Loft is Port Vale’s player of the season
Doug Loft has been named as Port Vale’s player of the year for the 2011/2012 season. The midfielder becomes the 45th player to be awarded the player of the year award since it began in 1967.
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Season ticket sales pass 2,500 mark
Port Vale have reported highly encouraging reports of “Early bird” season ticket sales with 2,598 fans purchasing their tickets for next season.
Adams: We’re not good enough to beat top sides
Port Vale manager Micky Adams said his side are not good enough to cope with the top sides in League Two afer his Valiants side were hammered 5-0 by League Two champions Swindon Town.
OVF digest #2
We have quite a few requests sent to OVF Towers that don’t justify a dedicated article of their own, so we include them here in a weekly digest feature. This week’s bumper digest features – a chance to buy a unique piece of art, classic memorabilia from the Supporters Club and a chance to see Akpo […]
Swindon Town 5-0 Port Vale
Port Vale were unable to gatecrash Swindon’s promotion party as the rampant hosts put five past the Valiants at the County Ground.
Two minute guide to: Swindon
We take a look ahead to Saturday’s game with Swindon Town with another of OVF’s brief guides to Vale’s next opponents.
Police involved in ‘nil-paid’ shares probe
Port Vale’s administrators have confirmed that they have spoken to Staffordshire Police with regards to the hugely controversial “nil-paid” shares issue involving former directors Perry Deakin and Peter Miller.
Ryder’s main priority should be bums on seats
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that he’s been impressed with preferred bidder Keith Ryder and says that “more to this unassuming businessman than meets the eye.” Tideswell feels that Ryder’s main aim should be increasing attendances at Vale Park, while he also adds that Mo Chaudry’s recent comments have been “unhelpful.”
Northampton’s Richards’ report is full of inaccuracies
An article in the Northampton Chronicle and Echo newspaper claims that Northampton Town are “refusing to be drawn on rumours linking them with a move for former Sixfields favourite Marc Richards.” However, as OVF reports, the piece containing little evidence of this “refusal” and is full of glaring errors.
Ryder ‘pleased’ after creditors approve bid
Potential Port Vale owner Keith Ryder has told the official Port Vale website that he is looking forward to completing his deal for the club, following the news that creditors have approved the Company Voluntary Agreement proposed by administrators Begbies-Traynor.
Ryder ‘pleased’ after creditors approve Port Vale bid
Potential Port Vale owner Keith Ryder has told the official Port Vale website that he is looking forward to completing his deal for the club, following the news that creditors have approved the Company Voluntary Agreement proposed by administrators Begbies-Traynor.
Ryder edges closer to Port Vale takeover
Keith Ryder is now just two steps away from taking control of the club after major creditors Stoke-on-Trent city council approved his bid.
Chaudry ‘sets record straight’
Local businessman Mo Chaudry has defended himself against claims of making a “frivilous” bid to take control of Port Vale FC.
Ryder in ‘extremely encouraging’ talks with Supporters Club
Port Vale Supporters Club have held talks with potential owner Keith Ryder during which plans for the unveiling of the long-awaited Roy Sproson statue and a summer open day were discussed. Chairman of the Supporters Club Pete Williams described the talks as “extremely encouraging.”
Vale to offer Richards ‘best possible deal’
In-demand striker Marc Richards is set to be offered the “best possible” deal by the Valiants as they try and persuade the captain and top scorer to stay at Vale Park.
Perry Deakin to work at Kassam Stadium
Hugely controversial and heavily criticised former Port Vale CEO Perry Deakin has been unveiled as the new Oxford United stadium manager.
Ryder: we could pay Vale Park freehold in full
Potential Port Vale owner Keith Ryder has denied claims that he wants to defer part of the payment for the Vale Park freehold and says that a payment plan with Stoke-on-Trent city council has yet to be finalised.
Council set to decide on Ryder bid
Stoke-on-Trent city council are set to make a decision on Keith Ryder’s bid to take over Port Vale FC on Monday night, the Sentinel reports.
Haldane’s road to recovery moves a step closer
Winger Lewis Haldane has resumed full training as he steps up his recovery from a horrific leg fracture.
Adams: McDonald needs to concentrate on his football
Manager Micky Adams has said that defender Clayton McDonald will receive no special treatment from the club after the 23 year-old was cleared of raping a 19-year-old girl.
Adams: We deserved the win
Port Vale manager Micky Adams said his side deserved to beat Bristol Rovers on Saturday and that he was “was pleased with the three points.”
Port Vale 1-0 Bristol Rovers
A Marc Richards’ goal, which appeared at first glance to be an own goal, was enough to earn Port Vale a narrow home win against ten-man Bristol Rovers.
Two minute guide to: Bristol Rovers
OVF presents a quick guide to Port Vale’s next opponents including Bob Newton’s connection between the two sides, a memorable achievement from Marc Richards and why Vale Park is not a happy hunting ground for the Pirates.
McDonald cleared of rape charges
Port Vale defender Clayton McDonald has been cleared of raping a 19 year-old woman by a jury at Caernarfon Crown Court.
Supporter strength and unity is vital – just in case…
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that the unity and strength of the supporters is vital in the event of future club crises. Fielding argues that the Supporters Club have shown how strong a united fanbase can be and that fans should continue to rally around it.
Supporters Club "delighted" with fans forum
The Port Vale Supporters Club have declared themselves “delighted” after what they describe as a “positive” fans forum with potential new owner Keith Ryder.