Adams: This is a blip
Manager Micky Adams says he is confident that his side will recover from a “blip” but at the moment there’s “no doubt we’re lacking confidence.”
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Oxford 2-1 Port Vale
Oxford 2-1 Port Vale: Captain Doug Loft’s long-range effort was in vain as the Vale were defeated 2-1 by Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium.
Two minute guide to: Oxford United
The Valiants travel to Oxfordshire this weekend and as usual OVF has briefly profiled our next opponents – Oxford United.
Rigg: Former club Vale ‘deserve’ promotion
Sean Rigg has told the Oxford Mail that his former club Port Vale deserve promotion but he has “no regrets” about his summer switch to Oxford United.
Door still open for Dickinson move
Forgotten man Liam Dickinson still thinks he has a chance of a career at Port Vale after a year ravaged by injury.
‘Fans have every right to criticise and question…’
Prominent Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell has reacted to Micky Adams’ comments about criticism on the Internet by saying “fans have every right to criticise and question when things go wrong – just as they lavished praise on the team and the manager earlier in the season.”
Who should partner Pope against Oxford?
With the Valiants mustering just one goal in their last four games, OVF wants to find out who you think should partner Tom Pope upfront? There are five obvious options open to Micky Adams and here is each one explained: Lee Hughes Hughes certainly brings vast experience to the side but the jury will still […]
OVF pays respects to former Chairman
The funeral of former Port Vale chairman Bill Bell took place in Burslem on Wednesday and as a mark of respect OVF has made a donation to a cancer research charity.
Loft: We weren’t good enough
Captain Doug Loft has echoed the views of manager Micky Adams after the home defeat to Exeter City. Loft told the Sentinel that “We weren’t good enough” and that “we’ve got to look what we’ve done wrong and go again.”
Vale trial two players
The Valiants included two trial players as the Port Vale reserves drew 0-0 with Bury on Wednesday afternoon .
Oh Micky, what a pity you don’t understand…
OVF founder Rob Fielding argues that it was unfair for Port Vale manager Micky Adams to single out online fans for criticism earlier this week.
Adams: We got what we deserved
Manager Micky Adams has pulled no punches in his assessment of Vale’s home performance against Exeter saying “We’re as frustrated by it as the supporters are.”
Port Vale 0-2 Exeter City
Port Vale 0-2 Exeter City: Vale suffered their second home defeat in a row as they also failed to score for the third time in four games. Sub Louis Dodds went closest as he hit the post in the dying minutes.
Two minute guide to: Exeter City
We take a look ahead to Tuesday night’s League Two opponents Exeter City with another of our brief guides to the opposition.
Hughes illness may hand Andrew second chance
Port Vale will make a late decision on who should partner Tom Pope upfront against Exeter City as Lee Hughes is still struggling with illness.
Grew: Vale may alter tactics
Assistant manager Mark Grew has suggested that the Valiants may alter some tactics for Tuesday’s home game against Exeter City.
Analysis: Purse earns top marks
Pete Tindall has provided this analysis of Vale’s weekend trip to Torquay United with Darren Purse almost obtaining a perfect score for his efforts.
Vale announce deal with “best training facility in the country”
Port Vale have announced details of a deal with the St George’s Park national training facility which will allow the club to use the facility on a more regular basis. Co-owner Paul Wildes had suggested that the club had such a deal in place during a phone-in with BBC Radio Stoke last week and a […]
Serious Fraud Office to investigate Harlequin Property?
Port Vale’s former club sponsors, Harlequin Property, once described as the “best sponsors the club have ever had” have been reported to the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), it has been claimed.
Andrew: It was definitely my goal
Striker Calvin Andrew has told the Sentinel that his target is to “keep those goals coming” after telling the newspaper that the winning strike against Torquay was “definitely my goal”.
Jones secures second MOTM award
Left-back Daniel Jones has won his second MOTM award for his performance against Morecambe. It was Jones’ second MOTM award in only six games for the Valiants.
Adams proud of Vale’s performance
Micky Adams told the media that “the character we showed today was absolutely tremendous” as his side secured a 1-0 away win over Torquay United.
Torquay 0-1 Port Vale
Torquay 0-1 Port Vale: Port Vale secured ther first away win since January 12th as they narrowly defeated Torquay United thanks to Calvin Andrew’s first Vale goal.
Adams: McCombe not guaranteed a start
Manager Micky Adams has told the Sentinel that there is no “guarantee” that fit-again John McCombe will return to the side on Saturday.
Rumour Mill: Vale linked to Aldershot star
The Sky Sports website is reporting that Port Vale are one of a “host of clubs” who are interested in Aldershot defender Troy Brown.
Two minute guide to: Torquay Utd
With Vale travelling down to Devon for the weekend, we take a brief look at our opponents for whom it has been a hectic recent few days.