Richards is a double winner
Captain Marc Richards’ fine scoring form has earned him the OVF man of the match awards for the games against Barnet and Crawley.
Captain Marc Richards’ fine scoring form has earned him the OVF man of the match awards for the games against Barnet and Crawley.
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that he has “nothing but praise” for the recent efforts of the Valiant playing staff. Tideswell says: “To go through what this bunch of players has in recent months and to still be bringing home the bacon is testament to the professionalism and passion of them and the […]
Port Vale fans take part in one of their favourite weekend trips when the Valiants travel to Torquay. We take a look ahead to the action with our lightening-quick online guide to Vale’s next opponents.
A benefit gig in aid of the Save the Vale appeal has been announced. It will take place on Sunday April 1st at the Red Lion pub in Burslem and entry will cost £5.
OVF has donated two month’s worth of advertising income to the Supporters Club hardship fund, which aims to help Port Vale FC with paying staff and player wages.
The Port Vale Supporters Club have handed the club £15,000. The money will be used to cover the cost of the Port Vale team coach for the last two away trips to Accrington and Crawley and will also be used to fund all remaining away team travel and overnight accommodation costs.
The Sentinel reports that Port Vale manager Micky Adams left Tuesday night’s post-match press conference after just ninety seconds. Adams was reportedly frustrated by questions querying whether his side deserved the win and the game’s entertainment value.
Administrator Bob Young has said that two new parties have expressed interest in buying Port Vale FC. This takes the number of interested parties to six. The new bidders have asked for their identities to be kept confidential at present.
Marc Richards’ 15th goal of the season helped ease Port Vale’s relegation fears after a 1-0 win over Hereford Utd. Micky Adams decided to hand teenager Joe Davis his senior debut in place of the suspended Clayton McDonald, while Adam Yates replaced the injured Rob Taylor. The ever willing Doug Loft moved over to left-back […]
Rob Taylor is an injury doubt for the Tuesday night game against Hereford Utd as Vale continue to struggle for numbers in defence. Taylor is doubtful and if he doesn’t make it, Adam Yates may be drafted back to start at right-back while Doug Loft switches to left-back.
Rookie centre-half Joe Davis says he will show no fear if he makes his first-team full debut against Hereford Utd on Tuesday. 18 year-old Davis made only his second senior appearance as he came on as a sub during Saturday’s 3-2 defeat to Crawley.
In his latest opinion piece, OVF founder Rob Fielding says that he feels that the players and managers need a reality check after their recent comments criticising the club’s administrators. Rob adds that although it’s harsh, his first priority is the survival of his football club, not the sensitivities of players and coaching staff.
Port Vale manager Micky Adams has paid tribute to his side’s “spirit” despite (in Adams’ own words) “disappointing” events last week. Adams told BBC Radio Stoke: “I think we showed a lot of spirit, and although we’ve lost the game of football I think we’ve shown that we’re a decent side.
Port Vale FC’s administrators have confirmed that CEO Perry Deakin was one of four members of staff to be made redundant on Thursday. The club revealed at the turn of the year that Deakin had quit as the club’s £70,000-a-year CEO and was serving his notice.
Goals from Marc Richards and Louis Dodds proved to be not enough as Vale’s ten men suffered an away defeat to promotion-chasing Crawley Town. Micky Adams made two changes with Clayton McDonald replacing the departed Lee Collins and Sam Morsy coming in for the suspended Anthony Griffith. Adam Yates and rookie centre-half Joe Davis were […]
Port Vale manager Micky Adams has moved to reassure fans that he is not seeking to engineer a move away from the club. Adams’ post-match remarks caused media speculation that the manager was upset with the administration of the club after he told reporters that: “I’m taking legal advice, and we’ll see where we go […]
The Sentinel claims that Port Vale players are “not happy” about “being touted to rival clubs” by an agent employed by the club’s administrators. According to the newspaper, Ben Mansford, of the Wasserman Media Group, has been instructed to learn whether there is interest in members of Micky Adams’s squad.
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell has echoed the views of OVF’s Rob Fielding in urging fans to weigh up the merits of all the bids that have been submitted for Port Vale FC.
Swedish Port Vale supporter Peter Ljunggren has helped boost Port Vale’s finances by organising a collection of over £600 from fellow Swedish football fans. The Valiants are currently in administration due to financial problems and fans have come to the club’ assistance by organising collections to help pay players and staff.
In his latest opinion piece, OVF founder Rob Fielding says that while Mo Chaudry’s interest in the club should be welcomed, he will still be keeping an open mind on which bid is best for the club.
Derby County 2-3 Port Vale: this was one of the Valiants’ finest cup performances away from home as they defeated First Division Derby County at the Baseball Ground.
Port Vale manager Micky Adams has praised Lee Collins after the defender sealed his loan move to Championship side Barnsley on Friday lunchtime. Collins has agreed to move on loan until the end of the season and both clubs have also agreed that the move will become permanent in the summer.
Lee Collins’ loan move to Championship side Barnsley will earn the Valiants £50,000, according to administrator Bob Young. Young told the Sentinel: “What we have got effectively is a payment for a loan.
Port Vale’s administrators say that the club is unlikely to be able to make loan signings despite the impending loss of defender Lee Collins. Administrator Bob Young has asked the Football League whether Vale can make loan signings, but has been told the request would only be considered if the number of senior players on […]
Port Vale have announced that the club is “in negotiations” with Championship side Barnsley over a loan deal for defender Lee Collins. Collins is out of contract in the summer and the loan move to Barnsley will probably see the defender move to Oakwell in the summer.
In a press conference, Port Vale administrators have told the media that two companies have already expressed an interest in buying Port Vale – Stoke-based International Piping Products (IPP Group) and another unnamed company. Meanwhile, local businessman Mo Chaudry is expected to express an interest in the next few days.
The administrators running Port Vale have confirmed that manager Micky Adams and first-team coaches Mark Grew and Geoff Horsfield will remain at the club. Administrator Bob Young told the Sentinel: “After having a chat with Micky I assured him Mark and Geoff are safe.