Former Valiants: joy for ex-Vale players as Oldham return to the Football League
Four former Port Vale players featured at Wembley as Oldham Athletic won a dramatic National League play-off final to return to League Two.
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Retro style Port Vale kit brings high praise and high sales
Port Vale’s 150th anniversary kit has been hailed as “a thing of beauty” by fans of other clubs and has been purchased by nearly 2,000 Vale fans within days of being launched.
New signing Jordan Gabriel says Port Vale “stood out to me”
Jordan Gabriel, the club’s first signing of the summer, says he’s “excited” to have joined Port Vale.
Port Vale signing: Valiants confirm wingback has signed for the club
Port Vale FC have announced that Jordan Gabriel is the club’s first summer signing as they prepare for League One.
Port Vale 2025/26 home kit is revealed
Port Vale have launched a retro inspired home kit to mark the official 150th anniversary of the club’s foundation.
Port Vale transfer rumour: Valiants linked to Carlisle Utd forward
The Football League World website says Port Vale are one of four clubs chasing an out of contract Carlisle United striker.
Port Vale transfer rumour: Darren Moore is linked to former Sheff Wed defender
The Sheffield Star newspaper claims that Port Vale are one of a number of clubs interested in free agent Michael Ihiekwe.
Port Vale announce further friendly fixture dates
Port Vale FC have announced two more summer friendly dates as they prepare for their League One campaign.
Cult hero 75: Nathan Smith
If you consider the likes of Sproson, Aspin, Glover and so on… then Nathan Smith may not be one of the all-time great defenders at Port Vale but his loyalty deserves a place in the cult hall of fame.
“I haven’t seen eye to eye with the club” – Ethan Chislett on Port Vale exit
Released midfielder Ethan Chislett says last season was “a tough year” although he added that “I love the club, I love the fans, and I love the players.”
A man down and scoreline confusion – the odd tale of Port Vale’s first League game
Port Vale’s first season in the Football League started in dramatic fashion – here’s the story…
Five of the best: follically challenged Port Vale players
Inspired by a recent forum discussion, we take a look at five Port Vale heroes known more for their contributions on the pitch than their flowing locks…
Port Vale quiz: how well do you remember previous transfer windows?
It’s now the end of the season and all eyes turn to the transfer market and movements in and out of Port Vale FC. But how well do you remember previous club activity during the windows?
Jordan Gabriel
Jordan Gabriel player profile: biography, stats, images and news about this Port Vale player.
OVF player sponsorship 2025 – now open for contributions
Following hugely popular player sponsorships during the last four seasons, the onevalefan website is repeating it for the 2025-2026 campaign.
Port Vale news digest: friendly matches and kit launch dates announced
A round-up of some of the latest news stories from Port Vale FC…
Former Valiants: Tranmere Rovers confirm Nathan Smith signing
Former Port Vale defender Nathan Smith has reunited with former boss Andy Crosby at League Two side Tranmere Rovers.
Port Vale youngster is handed first professional deal
The Port Vale Academy have announced that one graduate has been offered a professional deal while three others have had their scholarships extended.
Port Vale transfer rumour: Valiants are linked with former Blackpool defender
The website Football League World claims that Port Vale are one of a number of clubs interested in free agent Jordan Gabriel.
Port Vale respond to Gillingham fans concerns with apology and promise of “robust action”
Following a complaint by the Gillingham Supporters club that emails to Port Vale FC over incidents at the final game of the season had not been replied to, Port Vale have responded.
Gillingham fans detail “inadequate” stewarding and lack of response after “violent” incidents during final game of the season
The Gillingham Supporters Club have criticised stewarding, the club’s failure to respond to emails and a minority of Vale fans after disorder on the final game of the season.
Former Valiants: striker released, mixed play-off fortunes in the National League…
A further round-up of news stories featuring some former Port Vale FC players…
Former Valiants: national press pick up on Tom Pope’s online row
Former striker Tom Pope’s latest online argument has resulted in coverage in the Daily Mail newspaper.
Five of the best – Port Vale players who could have been great but for injury…
Not all Port Vale careers go to plan. In this “five of the best” feature we look at five players where their future could have been markedly different if they’d not picked up injuries…
Former Valiants: Andy Crosby appointed permanent Tranmere Rovers manager
Former Port Vale manager Andy Crosby has been appointed Tranmere Rovers manager after a successful interim spell.
After the retained list, where do Port Vale need to strengthen?
Rob Fielding takes a look at where he thinks Port Vale will need to strengthen following the release of the retained list.