Trialists set for Adams decision
Micky Adams has told the Sentinel that he wants to add two new faces to his squad ahead of the Capital One cup clash with Burnley.
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Adams: We can field team against Burnley
Manager Micky Adams is confident that he can field a team against Burnley in the Capital One cup after the Football League approved Vale’s summer signings.
Burge still has chance – Adams
Micky Adams has given transfer-listed midfielder Ryan Burge a chance by telling the Sentinel that the door remains open for the talented midfielder.
Tideswell sets the record straight
In a straight-talking column, influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that it’s time to “set a few records straight before tomorrow night’s Supporters’ Club meeting.”
OVF’s Vale preview for World Soccer magazine
Here’s OVF’s season preview for Football 2013, a supplement produced by World Soccer magazine.
Vale win thanks to late Purcell penalty
Trialist Tadhg Purcell netted a late penalty winner as a Vale team featuring forward Darren Byfield defeated non-league neighbours Nantwich Town.
Report: Council will meet to raise ‘serious questions’ about Vale’s administrators?
An anonymous source at Stoke-on-Trent city council has reportedly told citizen journalism blog Potteries Eye that the council are set to meet to raise “serious questions” about the way in which Port Vale FC has been administered.
Club change mind on closed door friendlies
In a decision that’s perhaps symbolic of a chaotic summer at Vale Park, the club has now announced that supporters will now be able to see Vale’s friendly against Tranmere, although the Coventry fixture will remain closed to fans.
Young: new bidders 'negotiating seriously'
Administrator Bob Young has told the Sentinel that he has met with two alternative bidders who have been “negotiating seriously” with the club about becoming Vale’s new owner.
Vale: ground will be ready for new season
Port Vale FC has assured both supporters and the Football League that Vale Park will be able to host games in time for the new season kick-off.
Bob Young still hopeful of Keith Ryder deal
After all the bad news of recent days, there is some slightly better news for Vale fans, courtesy of the proactive Supporters Club, who have held a meeting with administrator Bob Young.
Administrators must take blame for debacle
Rob Fielding says that neither the Supporters Club, nor pro-change groups are to blame for this sorry mess, but the blame does have to be laid squarely at the feet of the club’s administrators.
Supporters Club slam ‘pathetic’ club statement
In a strongly worded statement, the Port Vale Supporters club have hit out at a “pathetic statement” by the club regarding friendlies being played behind closed doors. Chairman Pete Williams added “This announcement today is a sad indictment of those currently in charge at Port Vale who frankly we wouldn’t trust to run a bath.”
Council 'disappointed' at Vale Park delay
Stoke-on-Trent city council have told the Sentinel newspaper that they are “disappointed” at delays to the club’s takeover after the council revealed that the bill for the club’s spell in administration is likely to top the £1m mark.
Vale set to play friendlies behind closed doors
A club statement on the official Port Vale website says that Vale’s home friendly games will have to take place behind closed doors as the period in administration means the club have been unable to carry out the “usual maintenance work.” The news will increase fears over whether Vale Park’s safety certificate will be ready […]
Vale win after conceding first friendly goal
Port Vale’s run of seven friendly clean sheets ended on Wednesday night, but nevertheless the Vale’s winning form continued with a 3-1 win over Stafford Rangers. Jennison Myrie-Williams (pictured) was one of the Vale scorers with a penalty.
Taylor training with Valiants
Former Vale left-back Kris Taylor is training with the club and took part in the 3-1 friendly win over Stafford Rangers.
Supporters Club: Ryder deal not completed
The Port Vale Supporters Club claim that potential owner Keith Ryder has still not completed his deal despite Ryder asking for the deadline to be extended until Wednesday.
Nantwich Chairman welcomes Vale fans
Nantwich Town chairman Jon Gold has sent a message to OVF thanking Vale fans for their support last season. Gold adds that he is looking forward to meeting many Vale supporters during this week’s friendly game.
Vale administrators ‘talking’ to other parties
Port Vale FC’s administrators Begsbie Traynor have announced that they are talking to other interested parties after preferred bidder Keith Ryder missed Tuesday’s deadline to complete. However, the administrators do say that Ryder remains as one of the potential candidates to take over the club.
Ryder asks for another 24 hours
The Sentinel is reporting that potential owner Keith Ryder has asked for a further 24 hours to complete his deal – but the club’s administrators have not revealed if they have accepted his request.
Williams concerned about Ryder snub
Port Vale Supporters Club chairman Pete Williams has expressed concerns about potential owner Keith Ryder to the Sentinel.
Vale have mixed injury news
Defender Richard Duffy will miss this week’s friendly games after suffering a hernia injury.
Seventh clean sheet as Vale beat Ilkeston
Port Vale made it seven clean sheets from seven friendlies as the Valiants’ defence made it 630 minutes without conceding a goal. An own goal and a strike from Ben Williamson (pictured) secured a 2-0 win over Ilkeston.
Tideswell: Vale staff and fans deserve much better than this
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says the takeover saga is turning Port Vale into a “laughing stock” and that “incredibly poor handling of this takeover by all three parties from a public relations perspective, in terms of deadlines set and broken and the non-existent communications with Port Vale’s fans, has severely damaged their reputation […]
Administrators 'sceptical' about Ryder promises
Administrator Bob Young has told the Sentinel that it is time for potential owner Keith Ryder to “put up or shut up” and that “I am treating what he says with a fair bit of scepticism.” Young’s remarks will only heighten fans’ fears that the Ryder deal is on the brink of collapse.