Port Vale defender named in Guardian’s team of the season
Reliable Port Vale defender Nathan Smith has been named in the Guardian newspaper’s League Two team of the season.
Rob Fielding
Posts by Rob Fielding:
Six thoughts after the play-offs: sore losers Swindon, magnanimous Mansfield, wonderful Wilson and Clarke’s character
Rob Fielding shares his views as Port Vale cap a marvelous season with victory in the League Two play-offs. Here are his thoughts on the play-off campaign…
Port Vale 3-0 Mansfield Town match report – Valiants power to promotion after Wembley masterclass
Port Vale 3-0 Mansfield Town match report: well, that wasn’t the way it’s supposed to be… where was the drama, the last-minute twists and turns we expect from a big Vale game?
Port Vale’s play-off victory – what they said…
A selection of quotes following Port Vale’s memorable play-off final victory over Mansfield Town in 2022…
Mansfield Town v Port Vale play-off final preview – promotion chance at Wembley for Valiants
Mansfield Town v Port Vale preview – there’s everything to play for as the sides meet up at Wembley stadium. Here’s our preview.
Port Vale manager signs long-term contract
Darrell Clarke contract: Port Vale have announced that manager Darrell Clarke has agreed a five year deal.
Mansfield Town arrange minutes applause for Darrell Clarke during Wembley final
In a touching gesture from the opposition, Mansfield Town have called for a minutes applause for Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke during the League Two play-off final.
One of the best changing rooms – Mal Benning hails squad spirit ahead of Wembley final
Port Vale wingback Mal Benning has hailed the spirit of the Valiants squad as they prepare to take on Mansfield Town in the League Two play-off final.
Such an emotional build-up – Port Vale owner on mood ahead of Wembley play-off final
Port Vale chair and co-owner Carol Shanahan says it has been “such an emotional build-up” as the club prepares to take on Mansfield Town in the League Two play-off final.
Port Vale’s victory in the play-offs in 1989
Ahead of our visit to Wembley stadium, we thought it may be nice to revisit our special page celebrating our play-off success in 1989…
Port Vale play-off final news round-up: over 15,000 tickets sold, Vale to play in white…
A round-up of the latest news stories five days before the League Two play-off final game at Wembley stadium.
Could Port Vale make the Hamil Road End a permanent home stand?
Comments from manager Darrell Clarke appear to add strength to the argument that Port Vale could switch home ends from the Bycars stand to the Hamil Road End. Could the move happen?
Mini gallery: Port Vale 1-0 Swindon Town, play-off semi-final game
A few crowd photos from Roy Thompson and Rob Fielding setting the scene for one of the most dramatic games in Port Vale’s recent history.
Port Vale play-off final tickets go on sale
Port Vale will have more than 25,000 tickets for their play-off final game against Mansfield Town at Wembley Stadium on sale from Friday afternoon.
Taken the shine off – Port Vale owner says “small minority” of troublemakers “not welcome” at the club
Port Vale chair Carol Shanahan has said that the actions of a “small minority” of fans “has taken the shine off” a memorable game.
I am so pleased – Darrell Clarke’s reaction after Vale reach Wembley
A “very emotional” Darrell Clarke said he was “so pleased” as his Valiants side reached the League Two play-off final at Wembley stadium.
Not the brightest thing to say – Andy Crosby suggests Vale used Swindon captain’s comments as motivation
Port Vale assistant manager Andy Crosby said that Swindon captain Dion Conway’s pre-match comments were “not the brightest thing to say” and suggested the Valiants used them as motivation as they turned their play-off semi-final around on Thursday night.
Port Vale 1-0 Swindon Town (2-2 agg, 6-5 pens) – Valiants win dramatic shootout to reach Wembley
Port Vale 1-0 Swindon Town (6-5 pens) – the Valiants’ promotion dreams are still alive after one of the most dramatic and nailbiting games at Vale Park in years.
We’re winning a home game away from Wembley – Port Vale manager on play-off showdown
Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke says the team need to be “at it” in their play-off second-leg game, but the “big positive” from the first-leg is we’re “winning a home game away from Wembley.”
Port Vale v Swindon Town preview – glory or the end of the road for Valiants…
Port Vale v Swindon Town preview – there’s everything to play for as the sides meet for their second-leg of their play-off clash. Here’s our preview.
Belief – Jamie Proctor’s message ahead of second-leg game
Port Vale forward Jamie Proctor says this team “have more than enough to produce on Thursday” ahead of their League One play-off semi-final second-leg showdown with Swindon Town.
Can Port Vale build on the success of 2022 season in 2023?
For fans of Port Vale, the football season has been filled with progression, with former Bristol Rovers boss Darrell Clarke clearly going all out as he aims to get the side back into League One.
Swindon Town 2-1 Port Vale match report – McKirdy double but Wilson goal gives Port Vale hope
Swindon Town 2-1 Port Vale: James Wilson kept the Valiants in play-off contention with a late strike after a double from former Vale striker Harry McKirdy for the home side.
Swindon Town v Port Vale preview – can Vale get a good result in the first leg?
Swindon Town v Port Vale preview – there’s everything to play for as the sides meet for their first-leg of their play-off clash. Here’s our preview.
It’s back to business – Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke on the play-offs
Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke says it’s “back to business” as the club prepare to take part in the League Two play-offs with a place in League One up for grabs for the eventual winners.
Port Vale give more details of live screening of play-off at Vale Park
Port Vale have confirmed more details of their Fan Zone screening of the play-off first-leg game against Swindon Town.