Bill Bratt
William Amos Bratt MBE (born 1945) is an English insurance broker and former football club chairman who was the chair of Port Vale from 2003 to 2011.
Bill Bratt MBE | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Amos Bratt 1945 (age 78–79) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Insurance broker |
| Chairman of Port Vale | |
| In office 2003–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Bell |
| Succeeded by | Mike Lloyd |
After decades working in the insurance industry, Bratt turned his attention to his hometown club Port Vale, after the club were facing dark times. Leading the 'Valiant 2001' supporter's trust, he gained control from the administrators and previous chairman Bill Bell in 2003. He then faced a constant battle to steady the club's finances whilst also advancing through the leagues. Though the team fared poorly on the pitch throughout his reign, falling to the bottom tier of the Football League, he managed to keep the club afloat financially, though still the club continued to lose money. He left the club after fan protests against his chairmanship.