Fans are set to return to football but questions need to be answered
Malcolm Hirst looks at the issues facing fans when stadia are open – and hopes the authorities will answer some key questions…
North London Valiants’ Malcolm Hirst offers his reflections on all things Port Vale.
Malcolm Hirst looks at the issues facing fans when stadia are open – and hopes the authorities will answer some key questions…
Malcolm Hirst, vice chair of the Supporters Club has appealed to Port Vale fans to avoid discrimatory behaviour during the match against rivals Crewe.
Columnists Malcolm Hirst and Mark Walton ponder whether a managerial change is needed at Vale Park.
Port Vale Supporters Club vice chair Malcolm Hirst says the recent fans forum on the Checkatrade Trophy did little to address supporters’ concerns.
Columnist Malcolm Hirst thinks two Vale players have done enough to earn early contract extensions.
Port Vale Supporters Club vice chairman Malcolm Hirst spoke to OVF’s Rob Fielding to explain recent changes.
Fans for Malcolm Hirst updates OVF viewers on a Port Vale game to promote Fans for Diversity…
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says he “would like to see Aspin given the time to build a squad.”
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says ahead of the supporters’ meeting it’s time to “stand down Norman, stand down please…”
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says there are simply no excuses for the fans hell-bent on violence at the Grimsby Town match…
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says that the club’s Football League future could be in serious doubt and that one person will be to blame if it does go down…
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says that the Hugill money should be split between investment in the squad and paying off directors’ loans.
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says that following the appointment of Neil Aspin and John Rudge Port Vale now need to build for the future.
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says that despite tweets from owner Norman Smurthwaite, most Vale fans know where the club’s current problems stem from.
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says that the rudderless club are in danger of having just non-league football to look forward to.
Columnist Malcolm Hirst feels that the Vale manager has been “too cautious” and was found out during the defeat to Wycombe Wanderers.
Columnist Malcolm Hirst’s second side is cult German outfit St Pauli so how did he react when they announced a partnership with Stoke City?
Columnist Malcolm Hirst thinks that publishing the club accounts would earn owner Norman Smurthwaite more respect from Vale fans.
OVF columnist Malcolm Hirst says it’s clear that there is a mood for change and that the owner should listen.
Vale fan Malcolm Hirst welcomes an apology from Norman Smurthwaite but wants him to write off the loans, put a reasonable price on the club and open a dialogue with Synectics.
Port Vale fan Malcolm Hirst has some forthright views on what actions owner Norman Smurthwaite should take.
Long-standing Port Vale fan Malcolm Hirst thinks recent events show that it’s time for Norman Smurthwaite to sell the club at a realistic price.
Opinion by Malcolm Hirst. Recent games have shown Vale to be a “chalk and cheese” team and it’s vital Vale approach the game against Bristol Rovers in the right manner.
OVF columnist Malcolm Hirst says that “patience is not a virtue common amongst football fans” but Port Vale need it both on and off the pitch.
OVF columnist Malcolm Hirst is relieved that the Paul Wildes takeover has finally happened and is waiting “with anticipation” to see how Mr Wildes brings his hopes of a community club to fruition.
OVF blogger Malcolm Hirst says that although Micky Adams divides opinion amongst Vale fans, he “could be that uniting factor for us as a club…”
OVF blogger Malcolm Hirst says that as a new era dawns “unity is required both at the club and between the fans…”