Adams: I won’t do a ‘Steve Davis’
Micky Adams says he won’t comment on Blackburn’s position regarding striker Jordan Slew because unlike Crewe boss Steve Davis, he doesn’t comment on other club’s players.
Port Vale News
The latest Port Vale news stories from the onevalefan website.
Vale expect quartet to be fit
The Valiants expect four players with minor injuries to be available for selection for Saturday’s game against Walsall.
Club postpone ticket price increases
Problems with the club’s online ticket system have prompted the club to postpone proposed walk-up ticket price increases for the first three games of the season.
New skipper wants to ‘hug’ Micky Adams
Carl Dickinson has reacted with pride and delight after being named as the Port Vale captain although one of his comments has already been seized upon by his teammates.
Dickinson is new Vale captain
Port Vale FC have announced that defender Carl Dickinson will be the club’s captain for the 2014-15 season.
Vale owner ‘doubles’ his investment
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite says he has personally put £500,000 into the club this season – double the amount he planned to do.
In memoriam: Port Vale’s WW1 heroes
With a national period of remembrance to mark a hundred years since the start of World War One, OVF wants to pay tribute to Port Vale players who lost their lives in the conflict.
OVF’s season preview in Football 2015
We were kindly asked by World Soccer magazine to provide a Port Vale season preview for their Football 2015 publication.
Lottery agents’ season tickets scrapped
Port Vale have ended the club’s incentive to lottery ticket agents of a free season ticket and 15 per cent commission if they bring in a £1,000 a year to the club.
Rumour: Are Vale set for takeover bid?
Port Vale takeover bid: the Sentinel newspaper claims that Vale supporter Jason Nixon has “business contacts interested in buying the club” although they are yet to speak to owner Norman Smurthwaite.
Highlights: Port Vale 3-2 West Brom
Watch match highlights of Port Vale’s final friendly of the summer thanks to this video from the West Brom official YouTube channel.
Port Vale 3-2 West Brom
The Valiants’ final friendly game ended in a victory over Premier League opponents after strikers Pope and Williamson both found the net.
Rob Taylor signs for Mansfield Town
Former Port Vale winger Rob Taylor has signed for League Two side Mansfield Town.
Season ticket collection extended
Port Vale have extended the period that fans can collect their season tickets for the new season.
Vale’s striker talks continue
The Valiants continue to be engaged in talks with Championship side Blackburn Rovers about a long-term loan deal for striker Jordan Slew.
Former Valiant makes Tranmere switch
Former Vale defender Clayton McDonald has agreed a deal with Tranmere Rovers that will see him stay on a non-contract basis.
Supporters Club announce next meeting
Port Vale Supporters Club will have their next meeting on Thursday 7th August.
Vale confirm squad numbers
Port Vale FC have formally confirmed their squad numbers for the forthcoming 2014-2015 season.Â
Adams: Places ‘still up for grabs’
Manager Micky Adams says he is 99% certain of his formation for the opening game of the season but Saturday’s poor performance against Southport has given him “food for thought”.
Adams close to naming captain
Manager Micky Adams has hinted that he is set to reveal next season’s skipper ahead of the midweek fixture with West Brom.
Southport 4-2 Port Vale
Striker Ben Williamson was on the mark again but Port Vale conceded four goals to Martin Foyle’s Southport side.
Sentinel: Slew is top striker target
The Sentinel newspaper claims that Blackburn Rovers striker Jordan Slew is Vale’s top forward target but manager Micky Adams has been frustrated by delays to the deal.
It’s a big week for Boomer
OVF would like to wish Gavin Yorke, someone *very* closely connected to Vale’s mascot Boomer (we can’t say any more as children may be reading) our best wishes ahead of his wedding this week.
Highlights: Port Vale 1-2 Bolton
Here are highlights of Wednesday night’s friendly game between Vale and Bolton courtesy of Wanderer’s official website.
Port Vale 1-2 Bolton
Striker Tom Pope scored a late goal as the Valiants were defeated by Championship side Bolton Wanderers.
Chairman acts on technical issues
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite has given an update on some technical issues that have been affecting the club recently.