Robbie Williams’ huge unveiling in new Port Vale position overshadowed by unruly fan
Robbie Williams’ Port Vale homecoming was marred by a supporter who invaded the pitch to chase the referee.
There have been disgraceful scenes at Vale Park – the place Take That legend Williams was in attendance after being named membership president earlier within the day – as an irate fan obtained onto the pitch and ran at referee Craig Hicks. The official had simply given a late penalty to guests Portsmouth, who scored it to win the League One conflict 1-0.
As the official made his means in direction of the touchline, he was protected by members of employees whereas Vale boss Andy Crosby and one his coaches, David Dunn, restrained the person. Vale quickly launched a powerful assertion condemning the incident.
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The incident utterly overshadowed a day which had began on such a constructive be aware with the revealing of Vale diehard Williams as membership president. The 49-year-old, who was born and bred within the space, mentioned: “My life is bizarre and wonderful and has taken many turns and twists and to find myself from the Railway Paddock to be ‘El Presidente’ is pretty special.”
Williams mentioned he had determined to become involved formally due to his religion within the present management of the membership.
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“Football clubs are run by people with certain characters,” he mentioned in a video. “The reason why I hadn’t come back up to Port Vale in the longest time, was I never met the characters that ran the place.
“The membership hadn’t felt loving, homely or welcoming. Then Carol [Shanahan, co-owner and chair] and her household got here in, revitalised, modified the place and I seen this occurring from afar and thought that is extremely attention-grabbing.
“And it form of obtained me to reinvest, first curiosity after which – assembly the household and coming and seeing what was occurring – investing my coronary heart again into the membership. Let the great occasions roll.”
