Port Vale

Williams, a lifelong fan of the League One side, was said to be considering a Wrexham-style takeover at Vale Park.

A 62-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent has been charged with going onto the playing area at a football match and using threatening behaviour.

Middlesbrough reached the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 win over Port Vale on Tuesday night.