Artell signs for Northampton Town
David Artell leaves Port Vale: as was widely predicted by the media, defender Artell has signed a two-year deal with Northampton Town following his controversial departure from Vale Park.
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Adams: recent events were "as tough as they get"
Manager Micky Adams is hoping that Vale bounce back from the turmoil of recent weeks after admitting the club had hit “rock-bottom” last week.
Owen set to miss season's opener
Experienced defender Gareth Owen is set to miss Tuesday’s Capital One clash with Burnley after limping out of Vale’s friendly game with Tranmere.
The 442 Port Vale preview
We were pleased to be asked to help with football magazine 442’s Port Vale season preview.
Vale's final friendly ends in a draw
Port Vale ended their summer friendly campaign with a draw against Tranmere Rovers on Saturday.
Phew! Contract saga over as players sign
Port Vale FC have announced that the seventeen out-of-contract players have all agreed deals for the new season.
Artell becomes first player to exit Vale
Port Vale FC have revealed that David Artell has turned down the new contract terms offered by the club and has left.
‘A summer full of sound and fury, signifying nothing…’
Popular football blog Two Hundred Percent has published their take on Vale’s administration nightmare.
The forum and post-moderation
Here are some details on how OVF is moderated for those of you who may not be aware…
Telford sign-up Taylor
Blue Square Bet side AFC Telford have signed former Vale left-back Kris Taylor, who had been training with the Valiants.
Monday deadline for contracts controversy
Port Vale FC effectively have until noon on Monday, when the club has to register its squad for the Capital One cup clash with Burnley, to resolve the issue of the player’s contracts.
Supporters Club: Port Vale needs you!
The Port Vale Supporters Club have issued a statement in which they: Announce that no refreshments will be available for the Tranmere friendly Thank fans for volunteering to help with ground maintenance Ask for further volunteers for a range of activities Confirm that season tickets have been sent out via post Have no update on […]
‘I expect contracts to be signed in time to play the first league match’
Administrator Bob Young has played down delays to players signing new contracts and says he doesn’t see it as a “major stumbling block.”
Vale paid out just £2,500 in agent fees
The annual Football League report into agent fees shows that only five League Two clubs paid less money to agents than the Valiants.
Former Valiants impress for Preston
Former Vale players Stuart Tomlinson and Akpo Sodje were both impressive as Preston North End defeated Plymouth Argyle 1-0 in a friendly.
New twist as Port Vale players reject new deals
Port Vale’s chaotic summer continued after the players announced that they are seeking advice from the PFA before considering new contracts from the club’s administrators.
Telford ‘angry’ as Martin goes missing
Former Vale goalkeeper Chris Martin has been criticised by AFC Telford manager Andy Sinton after allegedly “reneging” on a deal to join the Blue Square outfit.
Young takes action on players’ contracts
Administrator Bob Young has prevented a possible player exodus at Vale Park by agreeing a long-term contract arrangement with the Football League.
Silence as latest Ryder deadline passes
There is still no news on whether prospective owner Keith Ryder has delivered on his latest promise to deposit the money for his takeover with solicitors on Tuesday.
Vale lose first summer friendly
Micky Adams’ side failed to make it ten friendly victories in a row as they lost 0-1 to League One side Coventry City in a closed doors friendly.
It’s good to talk…
Rob Fielding says “what a difference a meeting makes” as he praises the Supporters Club and administrator Bob Young for giving us an update on events at Vale Park.
Supporters Club launches urgent appeal
The Supporters Club has launched an appeal and is asking all Port Vale fans if they can help.
The Supporters Club meeting, summed up
Martin Tideswell’s latest blog post nicely sums up the key points of Monday’s Supporters Club meeting.
Another 24 hours?
Administrator Bob Young has told fans at Monday’s Supporters Club meeting that he has had a phone conversation with Keith Ryder and Ryder has promised to lodge his takeover money with his solicitors on Tuesday.
Fans invited to crucial Supporters Club meeting
The Port Vale Supporters Club have organised a meeting at Vale Park to discuss the club’s current crisis.
Third bidder enters the frame
Administrator Bob Young has said that another bidder has expressed interest in a takeover – and the new bidder was the group or individual who lost out to Keith Ryder when the club’s preferred bidder was named back in March.