Port Vale need experience not another managerial gamble
OVF editor Rob Fielding believes it is vital an experienced manager takes charge of the club.
Rob Fielding
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Smurthwaite: three “exceptional” candidates and one will be appointed next week
A tweet from Norman Smurthwaite says the club will have a new manager in time for the game against Grimsby Town on the 7th October.
Accrington happy to let Bell discuss Port Vale position
Accrington manager John Coleman says he would allow assistant Jimmy Bell (pictured during his previous spell with the club) to speak to Port Vale about the vacant manager’s position.
In my view Coleman would bring success to Vale but would he want to come?
OVF editor Rob Fielding would love to see John Coleman in charge at Vale Park but he can’t see it happening…
Next Port Vale manager: some left-field contenders…
Ok, we’re not saying any of these are nailed-on contenders but here’s a look at some of the more erm… interesting contenders that the bookies think have a chance of landing the Vale manager’s job.
Danny Pugh makes playing return for Vale reserves
Experienced midfielder Danny Pugh started Vale’s reserve game against Walsall on Wednesday.
Port Vale caretaker bosses say they want to stay at club
Port Vale joint caretaker managers Chris Morgan says that David Kelly and himself want to stay at the club despite a poor home defeat to Accrington on Tuesday.
Port Vale 1-2 Accrington reaction: fans say Vale need new manager ASAP
Port Vale supporters say the club needs to get a new man in by the weekend – and opposing boss John Coleman has his admirers…
Match report: Port Vale 1-2 Accrington
David Worrall’s first Vale goal was in vain after two goals from Billy Kee gave Accrington all three points and left Vale still seeking a first home win.
Manny Oyeleke
Manny Oyeleke player profile: biography, stats, images and news about this Port Vale player.
Team news: Vale make four changes for Accrington game as Barnett starts
Port Vale caretakers Chris Morgan and David Kelly have made four changes for the game against Accrington.
Two minute guide to: Port Vale v Accrington
A shorter than usual guide to the midweek action as Vale still seek that elusive first home win…
Pre-match stats: Port Vale v Accrington
Thanks to our friends at kickoff.co.uk here are the key statistics ahead of the game…
Can veteran Michael Tonge use his experience to guide Vale to safety?
It’s been a poor start to the season for Port Vale who dropped to the foot of League Two following a run of just one win in eight games but following the departure of manager Michael Brown the club have the chance to start climbing back up the table.
Port Vale caretaker boss backs defender James Gibbons
David Kelly has told the official Port Vale website that young defender James Gibbons “has been great” despite being dismissed on his full debut.
Port Vale manager odds latest: Macclesfield boss is current favourite
Macclesfield Town manager John Askey is the new favourite for the manager’s role at Port Vale.
Adams watches Vale game with owner Smurthwaite
The club’s potential new Director of Football, Micky Adams, watched Vale’s draw with Yeovil alongside owner Norman Smurthwaite.
Yeovil 1-1 Port Vale reaction: 3-5-2 worked well for Vale say fans
Port Vale supporters have praise for tactics and performance after the point at Yeovil…
Match report: Yeovil 1-1 Port Vale
Talisman Tom Pope scored his seventieth goal for the club but it was not enough as a goalkeeping error allowed Yeovil a share of the points.
Team news: Gibbons makes first start
Port Vale caretakers David Kelly and Chris Morgan have handed James Gibbons his first senior start for the game against Yeovil.
Lucas Green-Birch
Lucas Green-Birch player profile: biography, stats, images and news about this Port Vale player.
Two minute guide to: Yeovil v Port Vale
All change for the Vale as they prepare to face their second West Country opponents in a row…
Emergence of Dan Turner is a rare bright spot in Vale’s campaign
Port Vale started the campaign with a victory at Crawley but it’s been largely downhill from that point.
Caretaker Chris Morgan hails positive reaction from Port Vale players
Joint caretaker Chris Morgan says that the “lads have been positive” as the squad prepares for its first game since the departure of manager Michael Brown.
Pre-match stats: Yeovil v Port Vale
Thanks to our friends at kickoff.co.uk here are the key statistics ahead of the game…