OVF’s 2017-2018 season previews
We’ve delayed publishing these just in case you purchased them in the shops but here are OVF editor Rob Fielding’s contributions to 442 and World Soccer magazines.
Rob Fielding
Posts by Rob Fielding:
Port Vale hit by injuries ahead of season opener
Winger Cristian Montano is set to join Tyrone Barnett on the sidelines for Vale’s opening game against Crawley Town.
Is JJ Hooper going to be the second former Valiant to join Grimsby?
The Grimsby Telegraph claims that released striker JJ Hooper has joined fellow League Two side Grimbsy Town on trial.
Pope scores as Port Vale draw with West Brom
A late Tom Pope goal gave Port Vale a draw against Premier League West Brom in Tuesday night’s friendly at Vale Park.
Forrester starts for Vale in friendly against West Brom
Striker Anton Forrester was named in Vale’s starting line-up for the friendly game against West Brom.
Port Vale team photos
Browse through dozens of Port Vale FC team photos dating from 1894 to the present day…
Football League make changes to penalty shootouts
Vale fans will need to get used to a new order for penalty shootouts during the 2017-18 season.
Port Vale sign experienced defender
Port Vale have confirmed the signing of trialist Gavin Gunning.
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Ultimate Port Vale XI: central midfield
Ultimate Port Vale central midfield: we’re asking Port Vale fans to select their finest-ever Valiants line-up and now it’s time to vote for the greatest central midfielders
Where are they now: how five former Valiants are getting on…
We catch-up with five players who departed Vale last season including one who has tasted European action and another whose side reached the play-offs…
Released Port Vale keeper joins League Two rivals
Former Port Vale keeper Harry Pickering has joined Forest Green Rovers on a one-year contract.
Michael Brown still interested in bringing Callum Guy back on loan
Port Vale manager Michael Brown says he will be interested in bringing Callum Guy back on loan once the midfielder is fit again.
Tonge in pole position to earn Port Vale deal
The Sentinel newspaper reports that manager Michael Brown has been impressed with trialist Michael Tonge.
Michael Brown: Vale have everything to gain when they train in Spain
Port Vale manager Michael Brown says that the Vale squad will benefit from a “different environment” as they prepare for the new season with a spell training in Spain.
Oldham Athletic take former Valiant Enoch Andoh on trial
Former Port Vale winger Enoch Andoh is training with Oldham Athletic, manager John Sheridan has revealed.
Derby defeat Port Vale in first home friendly game
Port Vale suffered a narrow loss to Championship side Derby County on Tuesday night.
Port Vale unveil new black away kit
Port Vale have unveiled a new black away kit which will be available to buy in the next few days.
Port Vale sign Marcus Harness on loan
Port Vale sign Marcus Harness: Port Vale have sealed the loan signing of 21 year-old winger Marcus Harness from neighbours Burton Albion.
Two minute guide to: Port Vale v Derby County
It’s Port Vale’s first home friendly of the summer and here’s our brief guide to the action…
Port Vale linked with Burton winger loan move
Burton manager Nigel Clough has appeared to confirm that winger Marcus Harness will join the Valiants on loan.
Striker Tyrone Barnett set to return to action
Manager Michael Brown says that new signing Tyrone Barnett may play in Vale’s friendly game against Derby County.
Michael Brown says Vale expect to make another signing on Monday
Michael Brown has told the media that he expects to make another signing for the club on Monday.
Rekeil Pyke on target again as Vale draw with Buxton
Loan striker Rekeil Pyke scored his sixth goal in three friendlies as Vale drew their match against Buxton.
Yates and new signing Wilson in squad to face Buxton
Defender Adam Yates is set to make his return to playing action while new signing Lawrie Wilson will also feature in Vale’s friendly at Buxton.
Port Vale announce signing of right-back Lawrie Wilson
Port Vale have confirmed the signing of former Bolton Wanderers right-back Lawrie Wilson on a two year deal.