Summer diary: Nine out, fourteen in and a phone call from Jose…
Here are all (OK most of) the key events from the summer in one single (and rather long) diary entry…
Rob
Posts by :
Port Vale tried to get Bury’s Tom Pope on loan but move is now unlikely
Port Vale Chairman Norman Smurthwaite says he tried to get former Vale striker Tom Pope back on loan but any move this summer is unlikely.
JJ Hooper: I want to get some goals… Goals, goals, goals!
Port Vale striker JJ Hooper says “nothing is impossible” and his aim this season is to score as many goals as possible.
Radio Stoke Q&A: Loza no-go, Norwich eye player and Norman wants to blow your mind
In a wide ranging interview Chairman Norman Smurthwaite and Bruno Ribeiro told BBC Radio Stoke’s Lee Blakeman about a busy summer for the club.
Your views: Smurthwaite and Ribeiro Q&A on BBC Radio Stoke
Share your thoughts before, during and after the live Q&A with manager Bruno Ribeiro and owner Norman Smurthwaite on BBC Radio Stoke’s Sport at Six programme.
Newspaper rates Port Vale’s new kit as the best in League One
The Coventry Telegraph’s annual review of League One kits places Port Vale’s new strip as the division’s best.
Port Vale could add new signings later this week
Port Vale’s media officer Dave Johnson has tweeted to say that the club could potentially unveil new signings on Wednesday or Thursday.
Ribeiro keen to send players on loan
Bruno Ribeiro says he is keen to send some members of his Vale squad out on loan.
Kiko set to miss season opener
Manager Bruno Ribeiro has admitted that left-back Kiko is set to miss the opening game of the season against Bradford City.
Port Vale transfer deal off as Valiants target proven goalscorer?
Media officer Dave Johnson says one of Vale’s potential new signings could be off as the Vale owner says he is targeting a proven goalscorer.
Weekend reaction: fans mostly positive after win over Man Utd XI
Here’s what the OVF audience felt about the weekend’s double header of friendly matches against a Man Utd XI and Sheff Wed.
Video: Ribeiro says it was not easy for a young Vale team at Sheff Wed
Port Vale manager Bruno Ribeiro says it was “not easy for a young Port Vale side at Hillsborough on Sunday.
Port Vale season preview in Football 2017 magazine
Port Vale editor Rob Fielding was asked to deliver a season preview in Football 2017 – a supplement by the makers of World Soccer magazine.
Watch the goals: Sheff Wed 3-0 Port Vale
OK, it’s not exactly full of Port Vale friendly moments as it’s simply the goals but here’s some footage of Sunday’s game.
Match report: Sheff Wed 3-0 Port Vale
Port Vale’s second friendly match of the weekend ended in defeat as a strong Sheff Wed side overcame a much-changed Port Vale line-up.
Two minute guide to: Sheff Wed v Port Vale
The second game of a busy weekend for the Valiants, we take a brief look at Sunday’s friendly game…
Ribeiro confirms interest in Benfica goalkeeper
Port Vale manager Bruno Ribeiro has confirmed he hopes to sign Benfica B goalkeeper Miguel Santos and the stopper could even play against Sheff Wed on Sunday
Bruno Ribeiro names three Vale players as joint captains
Manager Bruno Ribeiro has named three players as joint captains of the side this season.
Match report: Port Vale 4-2 Man Utd XI
Rigino Cicilia scored his first goals for the club as Port Vale put a youthful Man Utd XI to the sword.
Michael Brown ruled out for two months?
BBC Radio Stoke reports that veteran midfielder Michael Brown could miss the first two months of the season.
Former Norwich striker named in Vale’s matchday squad
Former Norwich striker Jamar Loza has been named as a sub for Vale’s friendly game against a Manchester United XI.
Rumour: Port Vale to sign Benfica goalkeeper?
Reports in the Portuguese media suggest Port Vale will be signing Benfica goalkeeper Miguel Santos on loan.
Two minute guide to: Port Vale v Man Utd XI
OK, it won’t be the full strength side but surely the visit of a Man Utd XI is a reason to get a little bit excited…
New Port Vale signing delayed?
The announcement of Port Vale’s fourteenth signing of the summer may have been delayed till Saturday
Identity of new Port Vale coaches confirmed
The names of two recent members of Port Vale’s coaching staff have been confirmed.
Rumour: Port Vale set for another new signing?
Informed sources within Port Vale FC have suggested that the club could be set to announce another new signing.