Lee Bell: I've not spoken to Vale
Former Crewe midfielder Lee Bell has not ruled out a move to Vale Park, but the 28 year-old has told the Sentinel that “I’ve not spoken to Vale.”
Former Crewe midfielder Lee Bell has not ruled out a move to Vale Park, but the 28 year-old has told the Sentinel that “I’ve not spoken to Vale.”
Former Port Vale playing legend, coach and manager Martin Foyle has been named as the new manager of Blue Square Premier side Hereford United.
OVF founder Rob Fielding argues that it’s high time we appreciated what former players achieved for our club rather than simply jeering their every move when they return to Vale Park.
Micky Adams has said that rebuilding Port Vale’s depleted squad “is hardly the biggest challenge of my career” and that the situation is “is nothing new to me.”
Port Vale’s first-ever league encounter with neighbours Stoke City took place in 1920 and OVF has a vintage document from that league match to share with you…
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that after all the efforts taken to ensure that Port Vale supporters stand up for themselves, calls for blind faith in new owner Keith Ryder are “condescending and duplicitous.” Fielding argues that he hopes Ryder is a huge success, but if he isn’t he “and all other Port Vale fans […]
Nineteen years ago this week, Port Vale finally reached Wembley Stadium for the Autoglass Trophy final against Stockport County.
Attacker Louis Dodds and wideman Chris Shuker have become the sixth and seventh Port Vale players to agree new contracts with the club.
Ever wanted to get your hands on essential Port Vale facts quickly and easily? OVF’s new, improved stats section can help.
OVF founder Rob Fielding responds to recent criticism of online forums from Port Vale manager Micky Adams. Fielding says Adams not only got his facts wrong, but he is asking the impossible in demanding rumours to stop.
Port Vale manager Micky Adams has called on rumour-mongers on Port Vale forums to stop.
Marc Richards has told the Sentinel that it “will be very difficult to say goodbye, and it brings a lump to my throat to even think about it” as he says his farewells to Port Vale FC and joins League Two rivals Chesterfield.
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that “disappointing as this news is, the departure of two of Vale’s better players is not, as some would have you believe, the end of the world.”
OVF editor Rob Fielding says that it’s OK to be upset when key players leave the club, but he’s also happy to wait and see who replaces them before pushing the panic button. Fielding argues that extreme views about the departures are wrong and he urges a common-sense approach to the departures.
The Valiants have suffered a massive blow with the news that striker and top scorer Marc Richards has left to join League Two rivals Chesterfield.
The Derbyshire Times newspaper claims that Marc Richards has had two meetings with Chesterfield officials over a move to the B2net stadium, but the striker is still keeping his options open.
OVF editor Rob Fielding looks back at Micky Adams’ full-back signings . Fielding says a left-back should be top of the summer wishlist and hopes that this signing proves to be fourth time lucky for the Port Vale manager.
The official Oxford United website has confirmed that Port Vale winger Sean Rigg has signed for the club.
Micky Adams has hit back at Port Vale fans who have criticised his retained list. The Port Vale manager told the Sentinel: “We cannot sign anybody from outside the club until Keith Ryder comes in, so my hands are tied.”
Defender Clayton McDonald has agreed a one year deal with the Valiants, the fifth player to agree terms so far this summer.
Reports in the Sheffield Star newspaper claim that Port Vale striker Marc Richards is one of two high-priority targets for the club. The Star claims that Richards is in talks with the Spireites and that the signing could be announced this week.
The Sentinel newspaper reports that four players have signed contracts with the club over the weekend.
Former Vale captain George Pilkington skippered Luton Town at Wembley but the Hatters were unable to make it a day of celebration as they missed out on the chance to return to the Football League.
In our latest weekly digest, we celebrate Port Vale Deaf who have won the league title for the third season running! Our digest feature is a weekly article that rounds up a number of stories and communications that we’ve received…
Port Vale midfielder Anthony Griffith has signed a two-year deal with League One side Leyton Orient according to the London club’s official website.
Only fourteen players have earnt full International honours while on Port Vale books, amongst them is George Abbey (pictured right) who represented Nigeria while a Port Vale player.
Port Vale Valiants nickname: do you know when the club first adopted the “Valiants” nickname? Was it 1876, when the club was founded, perhaps? Well, somewhat surprisingly, the nickname did not come into use until some 43 years after the club’s formation.