Smurthwaite to answer fans’ questions
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite will be in attendance at Thursday’s Supporters Club meeting.
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite will be in attendance at Thursday’s Supporters Club meeting.
The origins of the unique Port Vale name has caused much debate, but many fans may not be aware just how close the club came to changing its name altogether.
Port Vale tried to sign Lee Hughes twice but this “nearly man” feature has a happy ending as Hughes finally joined Vale at the third time of asking.
Alongside the loan signing of Jack Grimmer, Vale announced that young defender Joe Davis has been recalled to the first-team squad after the end of his loan spell at Luton Town.
Port Vale have strengthened their squad with the signing of 19 year-old Fulham defender Jack Grimmer on a month’s loan.
Manager Micky Adams says that if performances don’t improve then he will “try and get people in that might be able to do things better.”
In his latest Port Vale memoir, long-serving supporter Stuart Dean recalls a match against Darlington in February 1969.
OVF editor Rob Fielding reflects on what he saw from the sidelines as Port Vale under-perform against a battling Plymouth side.
You can watch free highlights of a disappointing FA Cup display by the Valiants thanks to the official FA Cup YouTube channel. Click play to watch the highlights:
Manager Micky Adams pulled no punches when he criticised Port Vale’s FA Cup third round draw against Plymouth Argyle.
Injured winger Kaid Mohamed has finished his loan spell at AFC Wimbledon with the Dons boss Neal Ardley criticising the player’s fitness levels.
Defender Richard Duffy has reportedly sustained a “twisted ankle” during Vale’s game with Plymouth but it is uncertain just how long the defender will be ruled out of action.
Former striker Lee Hughes came onto the pitch during the half-time interval of Sunday’s game between Port Vale and Plymouth.
The Valiants escaped an embarrassing cup exit by the width of a post as they were held to a disappointing draw by League Two Plymouth.
We take a look ahead to Sunday’s vital FA Cup game – the home fixture against Plymouth Argyle.
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OVF editor Rob Fielding says he wants a repeat of his 2013 birthday celebrations this Sunday…
The official Port Vale website has reported that veteran striker Lee Hughes has left the club to join Forest Green Rovers.
Manager Micky Adams believes that the Port Vale squad would need to be strengthened if the club were to make a realistic play-off challenge.
Midfield playmaker Chris Lines is set to miss Sunday’s FA Cup game against Plymouth Argule because of injury.
Luton Town manager John Still is keen to extend Port Vale defender Joe Davis’ stay at the Skrill Premier club.
Watch the match highlights for free as the Valiants so nearly earn an unlikely point at Deepdale.
Kaid Mohamed’s loan spell at AFC Wimbledon has come to an end with the winger set to return to the Valiants on the 4th January.
Manager Micky Adams admitted that “flaky” defending was at fault as the Valiants lost 3-2 to Preston on New Year’s Day.
The Valiants came agonisingly close to grabbing a point against Preston but despite two late goals, Vale lost out in a five goal thriller at Deepdale.
We take a look ahead to Vale’s first fixture of 2014 – a trip to Preston North End on New Year’s Day.