Sentinel, Smurthwaite offer updates on dispute
OVF has been contacted by both Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite and Sentinel with an update on their dispute.
OVF has been contacted by both Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite and Sentinel with an update on their dispute.
BT Sport have confirmed that they will broadcasting Port Vale’s FA Cup first round game against Shortwood United.
Vale Park’s first floodlit game: thanks once again to Stuart Dean, we have the matchday programme plus a report from the Sentinel from this notable occasion.
Non-league side Shortwood United have reached the FA Cup first round and will host Vale in November. Here are ten things you may not know about our opponents:
Rob Fielding has had a catch-up with the Football Supporters Federation (FSF) regarding supporters’ complaints about the policing at the Wolves home game.
Shortwood United defeated Aldershot Town 2-1 in an FA Cup fourth round qualifying replay on Tuesday night to earn a place in the first round proper against Port Vale.
OVF editor Rob Fielding gives his view on the Sentinel versus Smurthwaite dispute as it drags on for another day.
Port Vale FC have announced plans for a children’s Christmas party which will be held in the Valiant suite.
Tweets sent from the Staffordshire Sentinel editor Richard Bowyer claim there was a “‘wholly unpleasant” incident as staff from the paper were removed from a Port Vale press conference.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says he’s hoping for a swift end for the dispute between Port Vale FC and the local newspaper.
Port Vale have released an official club statement regarding their ongoing dispute with the Staffordshire Sentinel newspaper.
EXCLUSIVE: OVF’s Rob Fielding was contacted by Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite who wanted to offer his version of claims by the Sentinel that the club banned the newspaper simply because it had the “temerity to ask the club (and chairman) about the delay in the arrival of limited edition third change shirts.”
In an extensive report, the local newspaper The Staffordshire Sentinel claims that their reporter and photographer have been banned from press duties at Vale Park.
Port Vale have drawn either Shortwood United or Aldershot away in the first round of the FA Cup proper. The two non-league sides will play a replay on Tuesday night with Vale either facing a trip to Nailsworth, Gloucestershire where Shortwood Utd are based or to Aldershot. The first-round ties will be played on the […]
We take an “alternative” look at Vale’s first visit to Wembley stadium. So, rather than focus on the Autoglass Trophy final action this clip looks at the pre-match build-up, the half-time interval and the post-match celebrations. It’s taken from Sky Sports’ coverage of the game. This is taken from our YouTube channel, if you […]
Manager Micky Adams has praised his side for reacting positively to a half-time team talk after being a goal down at Vale Park.
Port Vale commercial director John Booth has apologised to fans still waiting for delivery of the limited edition third kit.
Talisman Tom Pope bounced back from being dropped in midweek by scoring his sixth of the season and earning Vale their second win of the week. Striker Tom Pope (right) bounced back from being dropped in midweek by scoring his sixth of the season and earning Vale their second win of the week. The Valiants […]
Port Vale captain Doug Loft says that Tom Pope will react well to being dropped to the bench and the move “will motivate him to come back and try to score more goals.”
We take a look ahead to Gillingham’s trip to Vale Park on Saturday with a brief look at our next opponents… Team news There’s a nice selection dilemma for Micky Adams as he has to decide whether to stick with young striking duo Jordan Hugill and Ben Williamson (above) or bring back the more […]
The Crawley Observer says police have appealed for information after a Port Vale player was allegedly racially abused by a Crawley Town supporter on Tuesday evening.
Manager Micky Adams has told the official Port Vale website that he is “open” to more youngsters being loaned out as long as it is to the “right club.”
Thanks to another vintage programme kindly submitted by Stuart Dean, we can look at the matchday tribute to Vale legends Harry Poole and Terry Miles as they take part in a joint testimonial game.
Hamil Road Ladies team have been hailed as “exceptional since day one” by manager Martyn Cooke after the Port Vale offshoot continued their strong start to the season.
Thanks to Stuart Dean, we’re delighted to reproduce this pre-Vale Park programme which features Vale’s match against Brighton and Hove Albion.
You can watch highlights as Port Vale, including debutant striker Jordan Hugill, defeat Crawley Town 3-0 on Tuesday night This is an official Port Vale FC video. The club earns revenue from each play of this clip.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says it’s high time Micky Adams received fulsome praise for some “terribly brave” decisions in recent weeks.