A little tale of my Port Vale
We were pleased to receive an email from Noel Stephen Evans with a poem about Port Vale. So pleased, in fact, we’ve decided to publish it and we hope you like it…
We were pleased to receive an email from Noel Stephen Evans with a poem about Port Vale. So pleased, in fact, we’ve decided to publish it and we hope you like it…
Vale supporter Stephen Swinnerton will be able to support the side in style after winning our exclusive Saville Rouge scarf competition.
Norman Smurthwaite has admitted that manager Micky Adams was “unhappy” that Paul Wildes has departed the club but the Chairman says that the manager will be offered a new, improved contract and a 30% increase in his transfer budget.
Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says the “worst-kept secret at Vale Park since Robin van der Laan’s love of crisps has finally been revealed” but “let’s stick together, support Norman.”
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that while the departure of Paul Wildes is “not ideal news” he thinks that fans should “not get completely downhearted yet” as Norman Smurthwaite claims to have a long-term commitment to the club.
OVF founder and editor Rob Fielding will be interviewed live on 6 Towns Radio this morning. The interview will take place around 11:30am this morning. And you can listen to the programme Boots, Bats ‘n’ Balls from 10am. Listen live through this link: http://6towns.co.uk/
Norman Smurthwaite has become the sole owner of Port Vale after Paul Wildes stepped down from his current position following the sale of his 50% share in Alchemy Investment Group, which owns the club.
The “early bird” deadline for season tickets has been extended until the end of the month, the club has announced.
Port Vale Supporters Club will be hosting a Supporters’ Club Meeting and fans forum, on Monday 20th May in the Valiants Suite at 7:30pm.
Port Vale have been linked with a move for Lee Novak, the 24 year-old former Hudderfield Town striker.
Due to unforseen circumstances, the next meeting of the Port Vale Supporters Club which was to take place tonight at 7:30pm in the Vice Presidents’ Suite has been cancelled. A new meeting date will be announced soon. To find out more about the Supporters Club or to join please visit the website: http://www.portvalesupportersclub.org/
Port Vale Football Club has announced that the online Port Vale Shop is now live and fully operational.
The next meeting of the Port Vale Supporters Club will take place on Thursday 16th May at 7:30pm in the Vice Presidents’ Suite within the football club.
The popular Port Vale player database, operated by OVF, has been updated with the player appearances from the 2012-13 season.
Port Vale FC have announced that more than 3,000 season tickets have already been sold as the end of the ‘early bird’ deal nears.
The Sentinel is reporting that Steve Evans’ Rotherham United are showing interest in Port Vale winger Ashley Vincent.
Rob Fielding’s chronicle of the 2012-2013 season – No ordinary season – will be available to purchase next week…
Port Vale has signed a five-year agreement with Ticketmaster, the market leader in online ticketing purchasing in the UK.
Port Vale FC have announced that more than 2,500 season tickets have already been sold as the end of the ‘early bird’ deal nears.
Here’s Barry Edge with another of his Vale-themed poems – this time Shergey82’s memories of going to Vale Park with his Grandad.
The Sentinel reports that long-term Vale target Liam Dickinson is still hopeful of a contract with the club – providing he can prove his fitness.
The Port Vale Supporters Club have kindly provided OVF with an update of their meeting with the Operations Director Mike Aspinall at Vale Park.
Chairman Paul Wildes has spoken to the Sentinel about his plans for the club and says that the club are “having a real push to make the match-day experience better – we’re listening to fans and trying to give them what they want.”
There’s not many football fans who can say that they serenaded their chief executive while said CEO was dressed as a Smurf.
Port Vale have announced a five year contract with Lindley Venue Catering to provide all catering services which will include serving North Staffordshire oatcakes at the club.
Former Port Vale midfielder Ryan Burge has suggested he would be happy to move to Peterborough United in the summer.
Chairman Paul Wildes has issued a ‘hands off’ warning to clubs aiming to tempt manager Micky Adams away from Vale Park.