Clubs with long-term planning are winning right now…
Rob Fielding notes how four successful clubs have something in common – commitment to a style of play and a focus on developing youngsters.
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Vale owner won’t “keep spending hoping there’ll be a response”
Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he will only provide additional funds ” if I see the appetite or opportunity.”
A (video) tribute to Mark Grew
As long-serving Mark Grew prepares to leave Vale Park, here is a video celebrating some of his finest playing moments.
Port Vale release three
Port Vale have released three players and offered contracts to another thirteen as Rob Page rebuilds his squad.
Page set to replace coaching pair
Rob Page is set to name an “experienced assistant” and another coach to replace Mark Grew and Dean Glover.
Page ‘in talks’ with new players
Port Vale manager Rob Page says the club needs a “shake up” and “there are definitely going to be new faces in the building.”
Pope stays put if price is right
Tom Pope has indicated that he would remain with the club if the contract offer is satisfactory.
Mark Grew to leave Port Vale
Coach Mark Grew is to leave Port Vale after he announced that he is to stand down from his role at the club.
Rob Page agrees two-year deal
Port Vale have announced that Rob Page has signed a two-year contract with the club.
Former Valiants: Morsy wanted?
Wales Online reports that four clubs are interested in former Vale midfielder Sam Morsy but there is bad news for two other players.
2014-15 Highlights: See every game
Our YouTube playlist shows all 50 league and cup games played by Port Vale FC this season.
Vale highlights on Five next season
The Football League have announced that their highlights show will run on Channel Five next season.
Smurthwaite gives Page a clean slate
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite has told Signal Sport that manager Rob Page will be allowed to work “without any handcuffs of anything to do with the past.”
Vale need to protect their assets
Editor Rob Fielding thinks the club should have acted and secured winger Mark Marshall’s future earlier.
Bad news for former Valiants
Two club’s end of season retained lists have resulted in unwelcome news for two former Port Vale players.
Highlights: Port Vale 1-2 Fleetwood
Watch highlights of the final league game of the season as Port Vale lose at home to Fleetwood.
O’Connor crowned player of the year
Midfielder Michael O’Connor has been named as Port Vale’s player of the season for 2014-15.
Port Vale 1-2 Fleetwood
Port Vale’s season ended with a disappointing home defeat to Fleetwood on Sunday although Michael O’Connor did score late on.
Vale unveil new “V” home strip
Port Vale have announced a new home design for next season which incorporates a black “V” on the neck.
Two minute guide to: Fleetwood (H)
In our final brief guide, we look at Port Vale’s final opponents of the 2014-15 season…
Time to praise trusty Tom
Rob Fielding hopes that Vale fans will remember Tom Pope’s contribution to the side on Sunday.
Dodds aiming for three points
Midfielder Louis Dodds says that the “pressure is off” and that the Vale are aiming to end the season on a high.
Vale retained list ‘early next week’
The Sentinel is reporting that manager Rob Page is set to announce his retained list “early” next week.
Duo could feature in Fleetwood game
Michael O’Connor and Louis Dodds have both recovered from injury and are in contention for a place in the side to face Fleetwood.
Page may experiment in final game
Manager Rob Page has hinted that he may give some fringe players the opportunity to “have a go” during the game against Fleetwood.
Winger plays as Ghana U23 win
Port Vale winger Enoch Andoh played as Ghana U23 beat Liberia 2-0 in their Rio 2016 preliminary round qualifier.