Reviewing relegation and the future for Port Vale: Continental gambles, footballing suicide and the bumpy road ahead
Columnist Martyn Cooke reflects on relegation and what the club now needs to do to reverse its demise.
Rob Fielding
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Michael Brown is Port Vale manager on a permanent basis
Port Vale have officially confirmed that Michael Brown is to be the club’s permanent manager.
Port Vale expected to confirm Michael Brown as permanent manager
Port Vale are expected to make an announcement confirming that Michael Brown will be the club’s manager on a permanent basis.
Nathan Smith wins FIVE end of season awards
One of the few shining lights of the season, defender Nathan Smith picked up five awards at the club’s official player of the season awards.
Port Vale announce Tony Fradley as new chairman
Port Vale FC have announced that Tony Fradley is to succeed Norman Smurthwaite as the new chairman of the club.
Norman Smurthwaite stands down as Port Vale chairman
Norman Smurthwaite stands down: Port Vale owner says his actions have “seriously damaged our club” and has announced that Colin Garlick will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the club.
Player contracts: who’s leaving and who is under contract?
On the eve of Port Vale releasing a retained list here is a summary of the players’ contracts.
Opinion: after relegation, reduce the asking price and sell to owners who care about Vale
OVF editor Rob Fielding thinks the most crucial decision that could be made this summer concerns selling the club to new owners.
Brown hints at off-field changes at Port Vale
Manager Michael Brown has suggested that a significant announcement will be made this week.
Michael Brown apologises to fans as Port Vale are relegated
Manager Michael Brown has apologised to fans after the club were relegated following a 0-0 draw with Fleetwood on Sunday.
Rekeil Pyke
Rekeil Pyke player profile: biography, stats, images and news about this Port Vale player.
Team news: two changes for Port Vale at Fleetwood
Michael Brown has… for the visit to Fleetwood and Vale’s must-win game.
OVF wishes Port Vale FC good luck…
OVF editor Rob Fielding wants to wish Port Vale FC the very best of luck ahead of Sunday’s game against Fleetwood.
Two minute guide to: Fleetwood v Port Vale
So this is it, the most important game for the club in some years as Vale travel to Fleetwood. Here is our brief guide…
Seb Amoros announces Port Vale departure
Midfielder Seb Amoros has announced on Facebook that he is leaving the club.
Click here to: post your good luck messages to Port Vale
Click here to add your own message to a thread wishing the team the very best of luck on Sunday…
Port Vale legend John Rudge: I will keep my fingers crossed
Port Vale legend John Rudge has led the messages of support ahead of Vale’s crucial game against Fleetwood on Sunday.
Brown has welcome selection poser for crucial final game
After weeks of suspensions and injuries, Michael Brown at least has the luxury of a couple of selection quandries for the crucial Fleetwood game.
Nathan Smith: morale is high and it’s anyone’s game
Nathan Smith says Port Vale morale is high ahead of their must-win game against Fleetwood.
Video: Walsall 0-1 Port Vale
See winger Chris Eagles’ wonder strike that keeps Vale’s survival hopes alive.
Michael Brown: we wanted a shot and we’ve got it
Interim manager Michael Brown has praised matchwinner Chris Eagles after his late goal gave Vale a chance of avoiding relegation.
Eagles gives Vale hope: how they reacted on Twitter
Here’s a selection of tweets following Vale’s dramatic away win over Walsall on Tuesday evening.
Match report: Walsall 0-1 Port Vale
Walsall 0-1 Port Vale: Winger Chris Eagles struck a potentially vital goal as Port Vale kept their survival hopes alive with a win at Walsall.
Lawrie Wilson
Lawrie Wilson player profile: biography, stats, images and news about this Port Vale player.
Team news: Port Vale make three changes
Michael Brown swaps keepers and brings in Billy Reeves and Remie Streete for the must-win game at Walsall.
Two minute guide to: Walsall v Port Vale
So, this is it. Vale simply need to beat their old rivals to have any chance of staying up. Here’s our brief guide…