Vale put up for sale in 2015
Here is a rolling report of Norman Smurthwaite’s sale of the club which started in December 2015 and ended in the summer of 2016.
Port Vale News
The latest Port Vale news stories from the onevalefan website.
Michael Brown hails professional Vale for hard-fought win
Caretaker manager Michael Brown praised his side’s “game management” as he marked his first game in charge with a win.
Kelly joins coaching staff as Glover departure is confirmed
Caretaker manager Michael Brown has added David Kelly as his assistant after revealing that Dean Glover has joined three other backroom staff in leaving the club.
Team news: Brown makes two changes as Purkiss returns
Port Vale caretaker manager Michael Brown has made two changes for the home game against Chesterfield.
Port Vale officially confirm coaching staff departures
The three first-team coaches appointed by former manager Bruno Ribeiro have all left the club, Port Vale have confirmed.
Fan feature in the AFC Wimbledon programme
OVF editor Rob Fielding provided a feature for the AFC Wimbledon programme in 2016.
Birmingham City ready to extend Alex Jones loan deal at Port Vale
New Birmingham City manager Gianfranco Zola says the club are ready to extend striker Alex Jones’ loan spell at Vale Park.
Reports: Andy Smith leaves Port Vale
BBC Radio Stoke is reporting that first-team coach Andy Smith has left Vale Park ahead of the game against Chesterfield.
Digest: Smurthwaite sets no timescale on permanent manager move
There have been plenty of stories in the last few days following the resignation of Bruno Ribeiro. Here is a round-up of the latest.
Martin Paterson leaves Port Vale
The official Port Vale Twitter account has confirmed that striker Martin Paterson has left Vale Park at the end of his short-term deal.
Bruno Ribeiro leaves Port Vale after he resigns
Bruno Ribeiro leaves Port Vale : Port Vale have announced that manager Bruno Ribeiro has stepped down following the home defeat to Walsall.
Team news: Anthony Grant returns for Port Vale
Manager Bruno Ribeiro has made three changes for the visit of Walsall.
Video: Remie Streete on the Walsall game
Port Vale defender Remie Streete says the Wimbledon game was the “worst result of the season” and that Vale will be hoping to answer their critics on Boxing Day.
Video: Michael Brown on the Walsall game
Port Vale assistant manager Michael Brown says he expects a response from the players during the Walsall game.
Merry Christmas from OVF
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Michael Brown: Vale have approached Premier League youngsters
Port Vale assistant manager Michael Brown says that the club has approached several Premier League youngsters to take on loan in January.
Fans Panel 2016: lowpoint – chairman’s remarks, highpoint – the youngsters
We’ve asked six members of our forum for their thoughts on a number of issues – next up are the highs and lows of the season so far…
Lloyd keen to extend Chester stay
Ryan Lloyd says that unless he is offered first-team football at Vale Park then he wants to stay with loan side Chester FC.
NS: Plan B is activated and Vale will sign higher grade players
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he is looking to add experienced and quality players to the squad as he looks for a “Plan B”.
Bruno Ribeiro’s Port Vale future appears to be on a knife edge
Owner Norman Smurthwaite has given the strongest indication yet that manager Bruno Ribeiro could be set to depart Vale Park.
Port Vale to reward the 261 fans who travelled to Wimbledon
Port Vale have announced that the 261 fans who travelled to the Wimbledon away fixture will have the opportunity of watching a game for free or upgrading their ticket.
Michael Brown: we were awful
Port Vale assistant manager Michael Brown pulled no punches after the Wimbledon defeat, apologising to fans who made a “hell of a long trip” and conceding it was “men against boys.”
Fans panel 2016: Streete has been Vale’s stand-out player
We’ve asked six members of our forum for their thoughts on a number of issues – first up is the best player of the season so far
Port Vale announce cut-price Bycars Stand ticket offer
Port Vale have announced a cut-price ten match ticket offer for the Bycars stand.
Trio set to return for Vale’s must-win game against Walsall
Key trio Anthony Grant, Jerome Thomas and Ben Purkiss could all return for Vale’s Boxing Day clash against Walsall.
Look away now: highlights of Wimbledon 4-0 Port Vale
You may be best advised to give this one a miss – here are brief highlights of Vale’s SW London thrashing.