Page: Pope ‘not right at the minute’
Rob Page said that striker Tom Pope is not 100% after his injury and his performances in training persuaded him to drop him in favour of Ben Williamson.
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Rob Page said that striker Tom Pope is not 100% after his injury and his performances in training persuaded him to drop him in favour of Ben Williamson.
A well-received book about Port Vale’s legendary 1954 side – Men of Steele – has been given another print run.
Which of these goals would you select as your Port Vale goal of the month for March?
Port Vale have announced that winger Byron Moore could return to action in two weeks.
Rob Page is set to make a number of changes as Vale face Colchester United on Friday.
The Valiants have been dealt an injury blow with the news that winger Byron Moore may miss the remainder of the season.
New magazine FOOTBALL WEEKENDS features an extensive article on the history of the Vale Park ground by OVF editor Rob Fielding.
Port Vale goalscorer Chris Birchall says that the side’s second-half display was not good enough against Leyton Orient and that Vale “deserved to lose.”
Rob Page says his priority is to finish the season as “strongly as we possibly can” – and that contract talks can wait.
In a touching gesture, Vale’s next opponents Leyton Orient will don a shirt sponsor that pays tribute to club staff who served in the First World War.
Manager Rob Page is hoping that new signing Neill Collins will have a similar impact on Vale’s backline as former loanee Ryan Inniss.
Vale boss Rob Page isn’t ruling out bringing in a striker on loan and, if he does, perhaps he should do so with both eyes fixed on next season.
Controversial striker Alex Nimely could be left in limbo after Coventry City turned down his public offer to play for the club.
This week marks seventeen years since one of the most infamous goals against Port Vale was scored.
Coach Mark Grew says the club must secure it’s place in League One before contracts can be discussed.
Norman Smurthwaite says wantaway striker Alex Nimely “disappeared” because he wasn’t selected in a matchday squad.
The agent of Alex Nimely has accused Port Vale of breaking promises and suggested that the striker would be keen to rejoin former club Coventry City.
The Sentinel newspaper reports that Port Vale are looking to add two loan signings before Thursday’s deadline.
Port Vale are monitoring Solihull Moors striker Omar Bogle as a potential summer recruit.
A strong recent performance by Michael O’Connor has seen him rise to joint-top of our OVF man of the match ratings.
Norman Smurthwaite has told the Sentinel that he wants Rob Page to be the Vale manager next season and to rebuild the side.
Rob Page felt it was harsh to send off midfielder Michael Brown during the defeat to Sheffield United.
Port Vale may have finally lost patience with striker Alex Nimely after manager Rob Page revealed that the striker is absent without permission.
Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted about Vale’s defeat to Crawley and warned players that they are playing for their futures.
Rob Page has labelled the Port Vale performance against Crawley as “nowhere near acceptable” after the Valiants lost 3-2 at home.
Port Vale have announced the closure of the Railway Stand for Tuesday’s game against Crawley.
Port Vale players Ryan McGivern and Michael O’Connor are not included in Northern Ireland’s squad for the games against Scotland and Finland later this month.