Supporters Club: Ryder deal not completed
The Port Vale Supporters Club claim that potential owner Keith Ryder has still not completed his deal despite Ryder asking for the deadline to be extended until Wednesday.
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Nantwich Chairman welcomes Vale fans
Nantwich Town chairman Jon Gold has sent a message to OVF thanking Vale fans for their support last season. Gold adds that he is looking forward to meeting many Vale supporters during this week’s friendly game.
Vale administrators ‘talking’ to other parties
Port Vale FC’s administrators Begsbie Traynor have announced that they are talking to other interested parties after preferred bidder Keith Ryder missed Tuesday’s deadline to complete. However, the administrators do say that Ryder remains as one of the potential candidates to take over the club.
Ryder asks for another 24 hours
The Sentinel is reporting that potential owner Keith Ryder has asked for a further 24 hours to complete his deal – but the club’s administrators have not revealed if they have accepted his request.
Williams concerned about Ryder snub
Port Vale Supporters Club chairman Pete Williams has expressed concerns about potential owner Keith Ryder to the Sentinel.
Vale have mixed injury news
Defender Richard Duffy will miss this week’s friendly games after suffering a hernia injury.
Seventh clean sheet as Vale beat Ilkeston
Port Vale made it seven clean sheets from seven friendlies as the Valiants’ defence made it 630 minutes without conceding a goal. An own goal and a strike from Ben Williamson (pictured) secured a 2-0 win over Ilkeston.
Administrators 'sceptical' about Ryder promises
Administrator Bob Young has told the Sentinel that it is time for potential owner Keith Ryder to “put up or shut up” and that “I am treating what he says with a fair bit of scepticism.” Young’s remarks will only heighten fans’ fears that the Ryder deal is on the brink of collapse.
Port Vale Supporters Club concerned about Ryder deal
The Port Vale Supporters Club have issued a statement in which they have expressed concerns over delays to Keith Ryder’s takeover of the club. The statement says: The Supporters Club understands why fans are “justifiably angry and concerned” Administrators have given Ryder 24 hours to complete the deal They hope the deal will be completed […]
Dean Glover returns to Vale Park
Just over three years after leaving the club, Dean Glover has returned to Vale Park as a youth team coach.
Gallery: Galway 0-3 Port Vale
Thanks to Vale fan Kev Walshaw, we have some pictures from Port Vale’s 3-0 friendly victory over Irish side Galway.
Murphy injured during friendly match
Port Vale are awaiting news on the extent of midfielder Darren Murphy’s hamstring injury after the former Stevenage man was forced off during Vale’s 3-0 win over Galway.
Another clean sheet as Vale beat Galway
Port Vale made it six clean sheets from six friendlies as the Valiants’ defence made it 540 minutes without conceding a goal. Meanwhile, goals from Ryan Burge (pictured), Ben Williamson and Louis Dodds were enough to secure a 3-0 win over Galway.
Pope makes it eight goals in two days
Striker Tom Pope followed up his four goal haul against Athlone Town on Wednesday with a further four goals during Thursday’s friendly with Shiven Rovers. Once again, Vale kept a clean sheet to take their summer tally to 29 goals scored and none conceded.
Loft elevated to Vale captain
Doug Loft made captain: Port Vale FC have announced that last season’s player of the year Doug Loft will be this season’s captain.
Vale hopeful of Taylor recovery
The Valiants are hopeful that Rob Taylor will make a rapid recovery from a calf problem that has so far ruled him out of Vale’s summer friendly schedule.
Pope nets three in three mins during friendly win
Striker Tom Pope netted four times including three goals in three minutes as Vale won their rearranged fixture with Athlone Town by five goals to nil.
Vale’s game versus Athlone Town called off
Port Vale’s Tuesday night friendly against Irish side Athlone Town was called off after heavy rain caused the pitch to be waterlogged.
Keith Ryder awaits Football League approval
The Sentinel newspaper reports that Keith Ryder has now signed contracts and agreements with the Football League regarding his takeover of Port Vale FC and that all that is required for the deal to be completed is for the Football League to sign the documents.
Adams happy with ‘decent’ Vale squad
Manager Micky Adams has praised the strength of his Port Vale squad after his side secured their third straight friendly win. But the manager warned that the friendly games offer “no comparison” to the forthcoming league campaign.
Vale secure third friendly victory
Port Vale continued their 100% start to their friendly campaign with a 2-0 win over Newcastle Town on Saturday.
Pope: My long-term ambitions are here
Tom Pope has told the Sentinel that “it’s fantastic to play for the club you have supported all your life” and that he would be delighted to extend his stay at Vale Park.
McCombe: Vale squad is getting stronger
Defender John McCombe has welcomed increased competition for places in the Vale squad and says that “the squad definitely seems to be getting stronger.”
Young: Keith Ryder on the brink of completing deal
Administrator Bob Young has told the Sentinel that the final issue that has been holding up Keith Ryder’s takeover of Port Vale FC has been resolved.
Vale hit five in second friendly game
Port Vale followed up their 8-0 victory at Alsager with a 5-0 win at Biddulph Town on Wednesday evening. Winger Jennison Myrie-Williams was the star of the show, scoring twice in his first game since sealing a permanent move to the Vale.
Show your support to the Vale duo on active duty
All of the OVF admin team were delighted to receive an image from Port Vale fans Steve Buffey and Pete Blakeman, who are currently stationed in Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. We found out some more about the duo and would also like to give our users the chance to pass on your best wishes to Pete […]