OVF’s end-of-term Port Vale report
We were delighted to be contacted by the Guardian and asked to contribute to their League Two end-of-term report. Here’s what Rob Fielding had to say on how the Vale had performed…
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Adams linked with Gillingham move
Sky Sports have suggested that Port Vale manager Micky Adams is one of the leading contenders for the vacant manager’s role at Gillingham.
Chilvers released by Notts County
Former Port Vale loan defender Liam Chilvers has not been offered a new contract by League One side Notts County. The 30 year-old spent a sucessful loan spell with the Valiants from September to December, but the club’s financial crisis meant it could not be extended.
When OVF met Gareth Ainsworth…
The 10th of May 2012 marks Port Vale legend Gareth Ainsworth’s 39th birthday. And to celebrate we’ve dug up a vintage OVF interview with the man himself.
Collins completes Barnsley switch
Former Vale defender Lee Collins has completed a permanent move to Championship side Barnsley.
I agree with Adams’ ‘less is more’ approach
OVF founder Rob Fielding argues that the Port Vale squad does not need major restructuring and that he doesn’t agree with criticism of Micky Adams’ decision to offer contracts to the vast majority of his squad.
Pair share OVF player of season award
The 2012 OVF player of the season award has been awarded jointly to midfielder Anthony Griffith and striker Tom Pope. The pair finished top of our leaderboard with seven man of the match votes each as the official Port Vale player of the year, Doug Loft, finished one vote behind in third place.
Supporters Club praise ‘more affordable’ ticket plans
The Port Vale Supporters Club have issued a press release praising prospective owner Keith Ryder’s plans to make the ” match day experience more affordable.” Port Vale FC announced two new season ticket initiatives recently which include – pay for half of a season ticket in May and the rest in June and the “ST6” money off proposal.
Page replaces Horsfield in coaching set-up
Port Vale FC have announced that youth team coach Robert Page has been promoted to first-team coach for the new season. Page will replace Geoff Horsfield who recently announced that he was quitting his coaching role at Vale Park.
Martin heads released list
Manager Micky Adams has announced which players will leave the Valiants in the summer. Goalkeeper Chris Martin is one of three first-team players to leave the club.
Portly Vale to face Stoke in local derby game
Valiants fan team Portly Vale are in action against local rivals Stoke City’s fan side on Tuesday evening.
D-Day for out-of-contract Port Vale players
Port Vale manager Micky Adams is set to hold talks with his squad on Tuesday as he confirms to Vale’s out-of-contract players whether they will be offered a new deal with the Valiants.
Birchall extends MLS stay
Former Valiant Chris Birchall, who was linked with a move to the Valiants earlier this season, has signed a “multi-year” contract with MLS outfit Columbus Crew.
In-demand Richards will "assess" options next week
Port Vale’s leading scorer Marc Richards had admitted there has been “loads” of interest in his services and that he will “assess” his options with his agent next week.
"We’ve had a little peck on the cheek" – Vale quotes of the season
To kick off our end of season review, we’ve been looking through the news archives and compiled our top ten list of Port Vale quotes this season.
Meet Port Vale Deaf: Vale’s champion side
Micky Adams’ side have a long way to go to match the achievements of Port Vale Deaf DFC – a side who have never finished lower than league champions throughout the outfit’s three year existence. OVF’s Rob Fielding spoke to Port Vale Deaf’s Shaun Sadlier to find out more…
Port Vale 3-0 Oxford United
Port Vale signed off the season with an impressive win over Oxford United thanks to Marc Richards’ 75th senior goal for the club, Sean Rigg’s tenth of the season and Ben Williamson’s first goal since September.
Adams: "players have given everything they could have…"
Micky Adams has praised the contribution of his players “only for circumstances to conspire against us” and thwart the club’s play-off ambitions.
Two minute guide to: Oxford Utd
OVF looks ahead to Port Vale’s final game of the season with our quick guide to the opposition – Oxford United – who will be fielding an Argentinian International goalkeeper on Saturday…
Adams tells players – stay and let’s have success
Port Vale manager Micky Adams will have talks with his players next week but he has appealed to those offered a new contract to stay and help fire the club to promotion next season.
Tideswell: time to set aside our differences
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell has appealed to Port Vale supporters to set aside their differences and prepare for a new season.
Geoff Horsfield quits Port Vale and football…
Geoff Horsfield quits Port Vale: the official Port Vale website has announced that coach Goeff Horsfield will quit Vale Park at the end of this season as he pursues interests away from the game.
Uncomplaining McCombe’s my unsung player of the year
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that following the club’s end of season awards, he’d like to nominate defender John McCombe as deserving of more reward.
Curb the criticism, Rico’s worth his weight in goals
OVF founder Rob Fielding says he’s “staggered” by some recent supporters’ comments about top scorer Marc Richards and says “keeping the services of a proven goalscorer should be the manager’s top summer priority.”
When OVF met Martin Foyle…
Wednesday 2nd May 2012 marks Port Vale legend Martin Foyle’s 49th birthday. To celebrate, OVF have taken a look inside the OVF Vaults and reproduced this exclusive 2011 interview with the great man.
It’s time to end the Vale Park terrace abuse
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says it’s time to end the barrage of bad language from the Vale Park stands as “you still hear some appalling things on the terraces” and “frankly I’m appalled at some of the industrial language and the abuse.”