Davis and McCombe net first OVF awards
Centre-halves Joe Davis and John McCombe have secured their first OVF man of the match awards for their performances against Hereford and Torquay respectively.
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Fans await administrators’ announcement
Monday’s deadline for bids to take over Port Vale FC has now passed and the club’s administrators will now consider them before announcing their preferred bidder later this week.
Accessing OVF on the Tapatalk application
You can access the OVF forum on the Tapatalk application for smart phones.
D-day for Valiant bidders
Interested bidders in Port Vale football club have until 12 noon on Monday to submit their formal offer to the club’s administrators.
"Stop bickering and help the Vale…"
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that he wishes “people would put Port Vale first” and that “it is more important than ever that fans do whatever they can to help Port Vale right now.”
Adams slams ‘unacceptable’ performance
Port Vale manager Micky Adams has said that the players’ performance during the 1-0 home defeat to Dagenham was “unacceptable.”
Port Vale 0-1 Dagenham and Redbridge
Captain Marc Richards missed a late penalty as Vale suffered a home defeat thanks to Michael Spillane’s second-half srike for visitors Dagenham.
Two minute guide to: Dagenham
OVF previews the latest opponents for Micky Adams’ men. This time it’s the turn of Dagenham and Redbridge to be profiled in our lightning quick two minute guide. We’ll look at the lengthy Vale injury list, who’s stating the bleeding obvious before the match and a featured connection who is bound to be controversial…
Shrews back down over ticketing row
Shrewsbury Town have reacted to supporters’ criticism over their plans to charge for the rearranged game with Port Vale. The club will now not charge any fans who can provide their ticket stub from Tuesday’s game.
Who really benefits if the bidders reveal all?
In his latest opinion piece, OVF founder Rob Fielding takes issue with Mo Chaudry’s appeal for bidders to reveal their identities.
Chaudry: bidders should reveal their identities
Potential Port Vale bidder Mo Chaudry has sparked a debate by criticising a “lack of transparency” from other bidders for the football club.
‘Stop moaning and support the side’
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that “we have to accept that some Port Vale fans will never be happy.” Tideswell adds: “I would have thought that everyone would realise there is still a need for us all to be pulling in the same direction.
Shrewsbury’s ticket policy causes controversy
Shrewsbury Town have provoked controversy by charging fans to attend the rearranged fixture against the Valiants at the New Meadow.
Rewind: When Steve Guppy phoned OVF…
Today is Steve Guppy’s 43rd birthday and to celebrate the fact, we’re bringing back our vintage 2001 interview with the Port Vale left-wing legend.
Young: Three bids have been submitted
Administrator Bob Young has told an open fans meeting that three bids have been formally made to take over Port Vale FC. Young, along with fellow joint-administrator Gerald Krasner, answered questions from an audience of around 350 supporters at an open fans’ meeting held at Vale Park on Wednesday night.
Your chance to quiz the administrators…
The next open meeting of the Port Vale Supporters Club will be held at Vale Park on 28th March 2012. The meeting starts at 7pm in the Directors Restaurant, where Administrators Begbies Traynor will give fans an update on their progress in finding a buyer for the club.
Adams: I’m frustrated but safety is paramount
Port Vale manager Micky Adams told BBC Radio Stoke that he understands why the game against Shrewsbury was abandoned and that “safety is paramount.”
Shrewsbury A-A Port Vale
Full debuts for Kingsley James (pictured) and Phil Roe were overshadowed (literally) by a floodlight failure as Vale’s game at Shrewsbury was abandoned due to a fire in the main stand.
Police: please don’t travel without tickets
Shropshire police have warned Port Vale supporters not to travel to Tuesday’s game against Shrewsbury without a ticket as they will not be able to get into the ground on the day.
Loft and McCombe doubtful for Shrews test
Injuries continue to hamper Micky Adams’ team selections after key players John McCombe and Doug Loft both missing training ahead of Tuesday’s game against Shrewsbury. Rob Taylor and Gareth Owen are both ruled out through injury and Joe Davis suspended so McCombe and Loft’s absence could mean Vale naming a scratch back-four.
Young: five bids in the frame
You can listen again to an exclusive interview with Port Vale administrator Bob Young in 6 Towns Radio. In the interview Young reveals that five bidders remain in the frame to be the club’s preferred bidders.
Richards: I’ll keep on playing and I want to stay
Striker Marc Richards has handed Vale fans a double boost by saying he is determined to play-out the season and seek a deal to stay with the Valiants.
Adams: games are taking their toll
Manager Micky Adams says that Port Vale’s hectic schedule is affecting players as injuries start to bite.
OVF returns – and this time it's mobile…
Welcome to our new-look OVF website. Often when things change on OVF users get upset, so we’re going to try and help by trying to explain as much as possible about the new site.
Torquay United 2-1 Port Vale
John McCombe’s fourth goal of the season was in vain as Vale’s ten men lost 2-1 to promotion chasing Torquay United at Plainmoor. Micky Adams made one change with Anthony Griffith returning from suspension in place of Paul Marshall. Rookie centre-half Joe Davis kept his place in defence.
Who was the man of the match at Torquay?
Who was Port Vale’s star performer during the 2-1 away defeat to Torquay United on Saturday. Place your vote now and the winner will be announced next week.