McDonald cleared of rape charges
Port Vale defender Clayton McDonald has been cleared of raping a 19 year-old woman by a jury at Caernarfon Crown Court.
Port Vale defender Clayton McDonald has been cleared of raping a 19 year-old woman by a jury at Caernarfon Crown Court.
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that the unity and strength of the supporters is vital in the event of future club crises. Fielding argues that the Supporters Club have shown how strong a united fanbase can be and that fans should continue to rally around it.
The Port Vale Supporters Club have declared themselves “delighted” after what they describe as a “positive” fans forum with potential new owner Keith Ryder.
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that potential new owner Keith Ryder “played a blinder” as he met supporters on Wednesday night.
Potential Port Vale owner Keith Ryder spend Wednesday outlining his plans for the club to both fans and the media as the preferred bidder embarked on a PR campaign to get backing for his bid to buy the club.
OVF founder Rob Fielding says he’s sticking by his call for potential new owner Keith Ryder to be open and honest with the Port Vale supporters.
Nantwich Town have extended an invitation to Vale fans to attend the Inter Club quiz being held on the 19th April.
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that although Vale fans need to approach the open meeting with an open mind, but the meeting is also “about demonstrating to the preferred bidder that Port Vale is a club with heart and no little potential.”
A mistake by goalkeeper Chris Martin on his return to the first-team was decisive as Shrewsbury Town finally defeat Port Vale – albeit at the third time of asking.
It’s hopefully the third time lucky for Vale’s game against Shrewsbury. After delays caused by the weather and a fire in the main stand, OVF is hoping that a plague of frogs or locusts will not delay the fixture for a third time.
The Port Vale Supporters club have hailed a “positive” meeting with prospective Vale owner Keith Ryder. The meeting took place on Friday and lasted around two hours.
Prospective Port Vale owner Keith Ryder has told the Sentinel that he will be keeping the season ticket prices set in place by administrators Begsbie Traynor.
In this article we explain how John Rudge nearly pulled off a stunning coup for the Valiants… signing striker Steve Bull!
A toothless Port Vale side scraped a goalless draw against Morecambe at the Globe Arena on Saturday.
OVF takes a look ahead to Saturday’s League Two clash with Morecambe. Chris Shuker will be looking forward to taking on his former teammates while Micky Adams is looking for revenge after Morecambe’s 4-0 win at Vale Park.
Many supporters will have received a letter from club administrators Begsbie Traynor. The Supporters Club have now published an FAQ and guide to filling in the form attached to the letter.
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that as long as Keith Ryder is straight with Port Vale fans, he can expect their support, but “he treats the fans with contempt or tries to pull the wool over their eyes then he will face an almighty rebellion.”
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Creditors of Port Vale football club are set to receive 3p in the pound as a result of Keith Ryder’s proposed take-over of the club.
The trial of Port Vale defender Clayton McDonald for the charge of rape has begun in Wales.
In his latest blog posting, OVF founder Rob Fielding says he hopes that the club’s preferred bidder, Keith Ryder, will make off-pitch finances a priority. Rob argues that increased financial income will benefit both the local community and Micky Adams’s transfer budget, to boot…
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell has written an open letter to the club’s preferred bidder, Keith Ryder, explaining what he can expect and in turn, what is expected of him.
Adam Yates marked his hundredth league start for the Valiants with the winning goal as Port Vale recorded a win over Brian Horton’s Macclesfield Town.
A double strike from Louis Dodds earnt Vale a well-deserved away victory at Aldershot – a result that probably secures the side’s League Two position for this season.
OVF takes a look ahead to Friday’s League Two clash with Aldershot Town and our rapid guide to Port Vale’s in-form opponents. We also profile Guy Madjo, the former Valiant now playing for the opposition and recall the infamous “busgate” episode from last season.
A press conference at Vale Park has announced that Lancashire businessman Keith Ryder is the administrators’ preferred bidder. Ryder was chosen ahead of other candidates including local businessman Mo Chaudry by the club’s administrations Begsbie-Traynor.
Rob Fielding says that whilst potential owner Mo Chaudry has split opinion recently, Mo’s completely right about one thing – that is that any new owners of the club have to be open and honest with the fans.