Keith Ryder Completes Port Vale Takeover Deal

English League Two team Keith Ryder has completed his takeover of Port Vale following the approval of the Football League and Football Association. 

Lancashire businessman Ryder and the club’s administrators Begbies-Traynor last week completed all the necessary paperwork, but the deal was still subject to approval.

That approval was granted on Friday afternoon.

The npower League Two club confirmed via a brief statement on their official website: “In accordance with Football League Regulation 94.1 – Publication of Ownership. Port Vale FC Ltd is owned 100% by Mr. Keith Ryder.”