Port Vale 0-1 Dagenham and Redbridge
Captain Marc Richards missed a late penalty as Vale suffered a home defeat thanks to Michael Spillane’s second-half srike for visitors Dagenham.
Captain Marc Richards missed a late penalty as Vale suffered a home defeat thanks to Michael Spillane’s second-half srike for visitors Dagenham.
Paine Proffitt, the artist behind the unique OVF artwork will be selling art postcards at Vale Park on Saturday with all proceeds going to the #savethevale appeal.
OVF previews the latest opponents for Micky Adams’ men. This time it’s the turn of Dagenham and Redbridge to be profiled in our lightning quick two minute guide. We’ll look at the lengthy Vale injury list, who’s stating the bleeding obvious before the match and a featured connection who is bound to be controversial…
Shrewsbury Town have reacted to supporters’ criticism over their plans to charge for the rearranged game with Port Vale. The club will now not charge any fans who can provide their ticket stub from Tuesday’s game.
In his latest opinion piece, OVF founder Rob Fielding takes issue with Mo Chaudry’s appeal for bidders to reveal their identities.
Potential Port Vale bidder Mo Chaudry has sparked a debate by criticising a “lack of transparency” from other bidders for the football club.
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that “we have to accept that some Port Vale fans will never be happy.” Tideswell adds: “I would have thought that everyone would realise there is still a need for us all to be pulling in the same direction.
Shrewsbury Town have provoked controversy by charging fans to attend the rearranged fixture against the Valiants at the New Meadow.
Today is Steve Guppy’s 43rd birthday and to celebrate the fact, we’re bringing back our vintage 2001 interview with the Port Vale left-wing legend.
Administrator Bob Young has told an open fans meeting that three bids have been formally made to take over Port Vale FC. Young, along with fellow joint-administrator Gerald Krasner, answered questions from an audience of around 350 supporters at an open fans’ meeting held at Vale Park on Wednesday night.
The next open meeting of the Port Vale Supporters Club will be held at Vale Park on 28th March 2012. The meeting starts at 7pm in the Directors Restaurant, where Administrators Begbies Traynor will give fans an update on their progress in finding a buyer for the club.
Port Vale manager Micky Adams told BBC Radio Stoke that he understands why the game against Shrewsbury was abandoned and that “safety is paramount.”
Full debuts for Kingsley James (pictured) and Phil Roe were overshadowed (literally) by a floodlight failure as Vale’s game at Shrewsbury was abandoned due to a fire in the main stand.
Shropshire police have warned Port Vale supporters not to travel to Tuesday’s game against Shrewsbury without a ticket as they will not be able to get into the ground on the day.
Injuries continue to hamper Micky Adams’ team selections after key players John McCombe and Doug Loft both missing training ahead of Tuesday’s game against Shrewsbury. Rob Taylor and Gareth Owen are both ruled out through injury and Joe Davis suspended so McCombe and Loft’s absence could mean Vale naming a scratch back-four.
You can listen again to an exclusive interview with Port Vale administrator Bob Young in 6 Towns Radio. In the interview Young reveals that five bidders remain in the frame to be the club’s preferred bidders.
Striker Marc Richards has handed Vale fans a double boost by saying he is determined to play-out the season and seek a deal to stay with the Valiants.
Manager Micky Adams says that Port Vale’s hectic schedule is affecting players as injuries start to bite.
Welcome to our new-look OVF website. Often when things change on OVF users get upset, so we’re going to try and help by trying to explain as much as possible about the new site.
John McCombe’s fourth goal of the season was in vain as Vale’s ten men lost 2-1 to promotion chasing Torquay United at Plainmoor. Micky Adams made one change with Anthony Griffith returning from suspension in place of Paul Marshall. Rookie centre-half Joe Davis kept his place in defence.
Who was Port Vale’s star performer during the 2-1 away defeat to Torquay United on Saturday. Place your vote now and the winner will be announced next week.
Administrator Bob Young has told the Sentinel that they are investigating the club’s finances and have not ruled out legal action to force former directors to pay up over the ‘nil-paid’ shares fiasco.
Former chairman and CEO Bill Bratt appears to have whitewashed his considerable part in producing Port Vale’s financial woes and has told the Sentinel that he would step forward to rescue the club if no other bidders are acceptable.
Port Vale turned down two offers for captain Marc Richards in the hours before Thursday’s loan deadline passed.
Goalkeeper Stuart Tomlinson has told the Sentinel he aims to bounce back after a number of errors earned criticism from the fans.
Our resident bard Barry Edge has been busy with his epic account of Bede’s quest to find his beloved dog, Zac.
6 Towns Radio will have an interview with Bob Young of Port Vale administrators Begbies Traynor on the Boots Bats & Balls sports show this Saturday morning.