Scunthorpe fans: our manager is ‘clueless’
We speak to two Scunthorpe fans ahead of their game against Vale and one certainly doesn’t rate manager Mark Robins.
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200% Blog: When “shooting from the hip” goes wrong
Influential football blog Two Hundred Percent has written a stinging editorial about recent events at Vale Park.
Page ‘wants to right wrongs’ of Exeter game
The Port Vale manager says that the players’ attitude has been great since the Exeter defeat but the “talking stops” on Saturday.
OVF sponsors Vale’s match against Scunthorpe
This website will be proud match sponsors of Port Vale’s next home game – the match against Scunthorpe United.
Live Blog: Port Vale v Scunthorpe build-up
All the latest news, video and tweets ahead of Port Vale’s game with Scunthorpe United on Saturday…
Port Vale duo miss out on monthly awards
Port Vale manager Rob Page and striker AJ Leitch-Smith have failed to win November’s monthly League One awards.
Kick It Out slams “outrageous” Smurthwaite over Hasselbaink comments
Leading football anti-racism organisation Kick It Out say that recent comments by Norman Smurthwaite were “outrageous” and a “sad day” for Port Vale.
Vale owner “deeply sorry” to fans offended by racism comments
In a wide-ranging statement on the official Port Vale website, Norman Smurthwaite has apologised for any offence caused by his comments on racism and violence and withdrawn from social media.
Supporters Club ‘very disappointed with developments’
Port Vale Supporters Club will be holding a committee meeting to decide on the “best course of action” after describing themselves as “very disappointed” with recent events.
A few ideas following this sorry mess…
Even by Port Vale standards, it has been a remarkable week, here we look at a few ways to mend bridges and maybe help get Vale back on track.
Port Vale owner says it’s time for players to deliver
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite says players need to convince fans and show that they are “punching above their weight.”
Time to take a break from mixed media messages?
OVF editor Rob Fielding thinks it may well be time for the club to conduct any potential sale behind closed doors.
Club statement confirms Port Vale is for sale
Several days after it was reported by the local media, the official Port Vale website has issued a statement on the sale of the club.
Smurthwaite not ruling out selling club but keeping ground
Norman Smurthwaite says that he would be expecting around £4m for Port Vale FC but he would be prepared to sell the club for a smaller amount and renting the Vale Park stadium to the new owners.
Rob Page nominated for November manager of the month
Port Vale manager Rob Page is one of four nominations for the November League One manager of the month award.
Port Vale owner linked with Torquay United
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has played down reports of taking over Torquay United after he put Port Vale up for sale.
Port Vale desperately needs less drama and more stability
After a 72 hour period of incredible drama, OVF editor Rob Fielding believes most fans will want an end to the soap opera.
Norman Smurthwaite puts Port Vale up for sale
Owner Norman Smurthwaite says that the club is “officially” up for sale but is at pains to point out that “it’s not a distress sale.”
Highlights: Exeter City 2-0 Port Vale
OK, “highlights” may be the wrong word for any Vale fans present – but here is the edited action from Sunday’s FA Cup game.
Angry Page slams “unacceptable” and “embarrassing” performance
A clearly furious Rob Page says his players “let themselves down and the club down” and that he was “very angry” with the performance.
Smurthwaite denies sacking claims but questions own future
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says his comments to a group on a supporters coach were misinterpreted and he is not poised to sack manager Rob Page.
This is a time for clear heads not snap decisions
Rob Fielding understands that Rob Page’s future is in the balance – but whether he stays or goes – he hopes the club don’t rush into a snap decision.
Smurthwaite tweets: questions have to be asked
The Port Vale chairman took to Twitter after the FA Cup defeat to Exeter, saying the “buck stops with me” and that it is a “very sad day” for the club.
Match Report: Exeter City 2-0 Port Vale
Port Vale crashed out of the FA Cup after a frankly awful performance against League Two side Exeter City on Sunday.
Team News: Two changes for Vale
Port Vale manager Rob Page has made two change to his starting line-up for the Cup tie against Exeter City.
Exeter fans confident of cup upset
OVF talks to three Exeter fans and they are reasonably confident of a win over the Valiants on Sunday.