Tearful Foyle Overwhelmed By Fans’ Ovation
Port Vale supporters gave new manager Martin Foyle a tremendous reception ahead of the Oldham game.
Port Vale supporters gave new manager Martin Foyle a tremendous reception ahead of the Oldham game.
A new era has begun at Vale Park as former player and youth coach Martin Foyle was announced as the new manager with Ian Brightwell as his assistant.
Port Vale FC have released a statement confirming the news that manager Brian Horton has left the club.
Brian Horton Leaves Port Vale: in a shock announcement, it has been confirmed that Brian Horton has departed the Valiants’ managerial seat by mutual consent.
A Government report has suggested that Premier League clubs should double the broadcasting revenue it re-distributes to lower league clubs.
The Valiants are confident of securing a £50,000 grant from the Football League in the next fortnight.
Robbie Williams has pledged his support to Port Vale’s Football in the Community scheme.
According to the Staffordshire Sentinel, Port Vale are ‘confident’ of having their transfer embargo lifted and in the process receiving a £100,000 pay-out from the Football League.
Vale’s back-to-back home wins have been overshadowed by an article in the Staffordshire Sentinel newspaper that claims that controversial Director Charles Machin has not ruled out legal action against the Directors who approved the Peter Jackson bid.
“We now have a solid foundation on which to build for the future and achieve our aim in progressing Port Vale both on and off the field…”
According to reports on BBC Radio Stoke, ten of the club’s largest shareholders have sent letters to Vice Chairman Charles Machin and director Geoff Wakefield asking them to resign their positions on the board.
Bob Young, of Poppleby and Appleton, the former administrators of Port Vale FC, has mounted a robust defence of Peter Jackson’s investment into the club, claiming the life-long supporter is ‘totally committed’ to the club.
In a New Year message from the Valiants Against Racism group, we are pleased to report that the onevalefan website has been praised for its work for the campaign.
The Staffordshire Sentinel reports in an exclusive that Vale investor Peter Jackson helped Valiant 2001 in their efforts to purchase the club after according to Jackson: “Charles Machin announced he wouldn’t sign guarantees for the deferred consideration of £250,000.”
Port Vale have revealed that Italian soccer agent Gianni Paladini and his advisors dramatically moved the goalposts at the eleventh hour during their bid to take control of the club.
Former Port Vale Chief Executive Peter Walker has praised the club for accepting a fans-based consortium’s offer.
Controversial Vice-Chairman Charles Machin has revealed to his favourite newspaper – the Staffordshire Sentinel – that he is considering his position on the Port Vale board.
Port Vale’s board of directors today voted to accept an investment from a consortium led by life-long supporter Peter Jackson.
While Charles Machin may bombard the media with reports that the club is on its last legs and the Paladini deal is the only option, Chairman Bill Bratt has expressed reservations about the Italian Agent taking a controlling share in the club.
It could be interpreted as a real crisis, scare-mongering, publicity seeking or just an attempt to force through the Paladini deal – but Vice Chairman Charles Machin has told local radio that Vale could cease to exist if a contract is not agreed with the Italian football agent.
Unconfirmed reports suggest that Port Vale’s new owner will be confirmed as football agent Gianni Paladini.
Efforts to allow Vale supporters to own a controlling stake in Port Vale have failed – says Chairman Bill Bratt.
A vital meeting held with the current Chairman and board revealed more details about the club’s financial situation and the bidders aiming to take over the club.
We’re delighted to bring you a press release describing the successful double launch of the Valiants Against Racism campaign and the Vision Project, a collaboration between the club and the New Vic theatre.
A last-minute bidder has entered the race to become the next owner of the football club reports BBC Radio Stoke.
The Woodford Group, one of three possible bidders for a majority share in Port Vale FC, have refused to answer any of onevalefan’s questions regarding their interest in the club.
An exclusive report by onevalefan… Which potential investor in Port Vale, is a reclusive 72 year-old with a £6m fortune and an interest in purchasing Swiss football clubs?