Administrators could get directors to pay up
Administrator Bob Young has told the Sentinel that they are investigating the club’s finances and have not ruled out legal action to force former directors to pay up over the ‘nil-paid’ shares fiasco.
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Shameless Bratt: I’ll save the Vale
Former chairman and CEO Bill Bratt appears to have whitewashed his considerable part in producing Port Vale’s financial woes and has told the Sentinel that he would step forward to rescue the club if no other bidders are acceptable.
Marc Richards bids are turned down
Port Vale turned down two offers for captain Marc Richards in the hours before Thursday’s loan deadline passed.
Tomlinson: I’ll win fans over
Goalkeeper Stuart Tomlinson has told the Sentinel he aims to bounce back after a number of errors earned criticism from the fans.
Your chance to quiz the administrators
6 Towns Radio will have an interview with Bob Young of Port Vale administrators Begbies Traynor on the Boots Bats & Balls sports show this Saturday morning.
Richards is a double winner
Captain Marc Richards’ fine scoring form has earned him the OVF man of the match awards for the games against Barnet and Crawley.
‘Players deserve massive credit’
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that he has “nothing but praise” for the recent efforts of the Valiant playing staff. Tideswell says: “To go through what this bunch of players has in recent months and to still be bringing home the bacon is testament to the professionalism and passion of them and the […]
Two minute guide: Torquay Utd
Port Vale fans take part in one of their favourite weekend trips when the Valiants travel to Torquay. We take a look ahead to the action with our lightening-quick online guide to Vale’s next opponents.
Save the Vale gig announced
A benefit gig in aid of the Save the Vale appeal has been announced. It will take place on Sunday April 1st at the Red Lion pub in Burslem and entry will cost £5.
OVF donates two month’s advertising income
OVF has donated two month’s worth of advertising income to the Supporters Club hardship fund, which aims to help Port Vale FC with paying staff and player wages.
Supporters Club donates £15,000 to Port Vale
The Port Vale Supporters Club have handed the club £15,000. The money will be used to cover the cost of the Port Vale team coach for the last two away trips to Accrington and Crawley and will also be used to fund all remaining away team travel and overnight accommodation costs.
Adams walks out of press conference
The Sentinel reports that Port Vale manager Micky Adams left Tuesday night’s post-match press conference after just ninety seconds. Adams was reportedly frustrated by questions querying whether his side deserved the win and the game’s entertainment value.
Two new bidders express an interest
Administrator Bob Young has said that two new parties have expressed interest in buying Port Vale FC. This takes the number of interested parties to six. The new bidders have asked for their identities to be kept confidential at present.
Port Vale 1-0 Hereford United
Marc Richards’ 15th goal of the season helped ease Port Vale’s relegation fears after a 1-0 win over Hereford Utd. Micky Adams decided to hand teenager Joe Davis his senior debut in place of the suspended Clayton McDonald, while Adam Yates replaced the injured Rob Taylor. The ever willing Doug Loft moved over to left-back […]
Injuries bite for Vale
Rob Taylor is an injury doubt for the Tuesday night game against Hereford Utd as Vale continue to struggle for numbers in defence. Taylor is doubtful and if he doesn’t make it, Adam Yates may be drafted back to start at right-back while Doug Loft switches to left-back.
Davis: I'll show no fear
Rookie centre-half Joe Davis says he will show no fear if he makes his first-team full debut against Hereford Utd on Tuesday. 18 year-old Davis made only his second senior appearance as he came on as a sub during Saturday’s 3-2 defeat to Crawley.
Port Vale’s survival is the overriding priority…
In his latest opinion piece, OVF founder Rob Fielding says that he feels that the players and managers need a reality check after their recent comments criticising the club’s administrators. Rob adds that although it’s harsh, his first priority is the survival of his football club, not the sensitivities of players and coaching staff.
Adams: Last week’s events were ‘disappointing’
Port Vale manager Micky Adams has paid tribute to his side’s “spirit” despite (in Adams’ own words) “disappointing” events last week. Adams told BBC Radio Stoke: “I think we showed a lot of spirit, and although we’ve lost the game of football I think we’ve shown that we’re a decent side.
Perry Deakin made redundant by Port Vale administrators
Port Vale FC’s administrators have confirmed that CEO Perry Deakin was one of four members of staff to be made redundant on Thursday. The club revealed at the turn of the year that Deakin had quit as the club’s £70,000-a-year CEO and was serving his notice.
Crawley Town 3-2 Port Vale
Goals from Marc Richards and Louis Dodds proved to be not enough as Vale’s ten men suffered an away defeat to promotion-chasing Crawley Town. Micky Adams made two changes with Clayton McDonald replacing the departed Lee Collins and Sam Morsy coming in for the suspended Anthony Griffith. Adam Yates and rookie centre-half Joe Davis were […]
Adams: I’m here to stay
Port Vale manager Micky Adams has moved to reassure fans that he is not seeking to engineer a move away from the club. Adams’ post-match remarks caused media speculation that the manager was upset with the administration of the club after he told reporters that: “I’m taking legal advice, and we’ll see where we go […]
Administrators ‘tout’ Vale players to other clubs
The Sentinel claims that Port Vale players are “not happy” about “being touted to rival clubs” by an agent employed by the club’s administrators. According to the newspaper, Ben Mansford, of the Wasserman Media Group, has been instructed to learn whether there is interest in members of Micky Adams’s squad.
"ALL that matters is the long-term stability and prosperity of Port Vale"
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell has echoed the views of OVF’s Rob Fielding in urging fans to weigh up the merits of all the bids that have been submitted for Port Vale FC.
Swedish fans help to save the Vale
Swedish Port Vale supporter Peter Ljunggren has helped boost Port Vale’s finances by organising a collection of over £600 from fellow Swedish football fans. The Valiants are currently in administration due to financial problems and fans have come to the club’ assistance by organising collections to help pay players and staff.
I’m keeping an open mind on bids
In his latest opinion piece, OVF founder Rob Fielding says that while Mo Chaudry’s interest in the club should be welcomed, he will still be keeping an open mind on which bid is best for the club.
Adams praises ‘fantastic’ Collins
Port Vale manager Micky Adams has praised Lee Collins after the defender sealed his loan move to Championship side Barnsley on Friday lunchtime. Collins has agreed to move on loan until the end of the season and both clubs have also agreed that the move will become permanent in the summer.