Terrible tactics and dodgy signings leave Michael Brown skating on thin ice
Yes, it’s only four games into the season but the Vale’s awful run of form is giving much cause for concern argues Rob Fielding.
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Match report: Port Vale 0-1 Crewe
Poor defending cost Vale once again as they slipped to a 1-0 derby defeat to Crewe Alexandra in a game that saw midfielder Michael Tonge sent-off.
Michael Brown rules out Callum Guy return
Port Vale manager Michael Brown says that any loan move to bring back midfielder Callum Guy will not be happening.
Port Vale will hold another fanzone initiative ahead of Crewe game
Port Vale have announced there will be the continuation of their fanzone ahead of the opening home game with Wycombe Wanderers.
Two minute guide to: Port Vale v Crewe
It’s Port Vale’s second home fixture of the season and time for some local rivals – so here’s our brief guide…
Former Port Vale goalkeeper Alan Boswell passes away
Alan Boswell passes away: Port Vale have announced the sad news that former goalkeeper Alan Boswell has passed away aged 74.
Colin Garlick says Port Vale could add sixth loan player
Port Vale CEO Colin Garlick says he is confident that the club could add a sixth player on loan before the end of the transfer window.
New signing Worrall: I’m a winner and I want promotion
New signing David Worrall has set out his ambitions for Port Vale in no uncertain terms after agreeing a two-year deal with the club.
Port Vale v Crewe thoughts: Vale fans are fearing the worst
A round-up of comments ahead of Port Vale’s game against Crewe on Saturday…
Port Vale sign David Worrall
Port Vale sign David Worrall: the Valiants have announced the signing of former Millwall wide midfielder David Worrall.
Michael Brown says he has faith in Vale youngsters
Michael Brown says the Vale Park coaching staff has faith in the club’s younger players.
Michael Brown: We are still in our budget and we are trying to improve
Manager Michael Brown says the coaching team are “approaching players everyday” as they try to strengthen the Port Vale squad.
Opinion: one season on and the Port Vale squad still looks unbalanced
Despite a busy summer, the Port Vale squad this season looks to be an unbalanced one, Rob Fielding argues.
The high number of released Vale players still without clubs
It’s unusual to see so many of the Vale squad who were released in the summer to be without clubs. Here is a list.
Rumoured Port Vale target David Worrall leaves Millwall
Millwall FC have announced the departure of winger David Worrall – a reported transfer target for Port Vale.
Michael Brown says injured Port Vale duo are making good progress
Port Vale manager Michael Brown says that injured pair Rob Lainton and Tyrone Barnett are making good progress recovering from injury.
Norman Smurthwaite says CEO is doing a good job and there’s no pressure to sell
Responding to calls from fans and OVF to name a realistic asking price for the club, owner Norman Smurthwaite says there’s no pressure to sell.
Rumour: Port Vale linked with move for Millwall midfielder
A football journalist claims that Port Vale are interested in signing Millwall player David Worrall.
Michael Brown says “quality” signing could be made this week
Manager Michael Brown says the club is hopeful of adding a “quality” new signing this week and will continue to strengthen the squad.
Vale owner: I’ve become ‘numb in part’ to Vale but I will sell to right buyer
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has responded to comments from OVF editor Rob Fielding and says that he needs to state the facts, he is numb in part to the club but he will sell to the right buyer.
Problems on the pitch but the bigger picture is the ownership of Port Vale
OVF editor Rob Fielding says that while this has been a terrible week on the pitch, off-pitch matters such as the sale of the club should still remain the top priority
Chesterfield 2-0 Port Vale reaction: an abject performance say Vale fans
A round-up of comments following Port Vale’s disappointing away defeat to Chesterfield on Saturday…
Match report: Chesterfield 2-0 Port Vale
Port Vale slipped to an awful away defeat at Chesterfield with away fans booing manager Michael Brown’s decisions.
Lewis Hardcastle
Lewis Hardcastle player profile: biography, stats, images and news about this Port Vale player.
Pre-match stats: Chesterfield v Port Vale
Thanks to our friends at kickoff.co.uk here are the key statistics ahead of the game…
Video: interview with new Port Vale signing Jack Stobbs
Watch an interview with new loan signing Jack Stobbs which was posted onto the official Port Vale YouTube channel.