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Port Vale News
The latest Port Vale news stories from the onevalefan website.
Ryder deal edges closer after sale is agreed
Keith Ryder’s bid to take over Port Vale FC moved another step closer after Ryder and the club’s administrators Begbies-Traynor signed contracts to complete the sale of Port Vale Football Club.
Port Vale game to be shown live on TV
Port Vale’s home match against Oxford United originally scheduled for Saturday 13th October, has been moved back to Monday 17th October after it was chosen by Sky Sports to be one of the channel’s live games.
Vale plan for the future with Academy application
Port Vale youth team manager Mick Ede has told the Sentinel newspaper that the club has made an application to the Football League for the club to be awarded Academy status.
Burge fitness boost for Port Vale?
Midfielder Ryan Burge has indicated that he has recovered from the injuries that had disrupted his first season at Vale Park.
Sentinel: Vale targeting striker Liam Dickinson
The Sentinel newspaper claims that Port Vale are in a “three-way chase” to land striker Liam Dickinson. Dickinson, who has played for ten clubs despite being only 26 years of age, was released by Southend United earlier this summer.
Vale takeover nears completion after council agreement
The Sentinel newspaper claims that Keith Ryder’s takeover of Port Vale FC moved another step closer after the potential owner and the city council reached agreement over the so-called “Vale Park covenant” According to the newspaper, the delay in Ryder’s takeover was due to a dispute over the wording of an agreement regarding what future commercial development […]
Dodds’ forward thinking
Louis Dodds has indicated that he would welcome a move into a striking role next season. The versatile forward, who signed a new deal with the club earlier this summer told the Sentinel that “I would love to play up front.”
Grew: Vale have "exciting" players lined up
Assistant manager Mark Grew has told the Sentinel that manager Micky Adams has some “exciting players” lined up as soon as Keith Ryder’s takeover is approved.
Port Vale to take legal action over ‘nil-paid’ shares?
Radio Stoke’s Matt Sandoz claims that Port Vale’s administrators could be taking legal action against members of the club’s discredited former board over the “nil-paid” shares fiasco.
Port Vale deal still on course to be completed
Keith Ryder, administrators Begsbie Traynor and Stoke-on-Trent city council have moved to reassure Port Vale fans that Ryder’s takeover of the club remains on course to be completed by the end of the month.
Supporters Club: no need to panic
The Port Vale Supporters club have issued a statement following the news in the Sentinel newspaper that the Football League have yet to receive documentation from Keith Ryder that was requested on the 30th May.
Football League ‘still waiting’ for Ryder documents
Keith Ryder’s proposed takeover of Port Vale looks set to drag onto into next week and possibly beyond after the Football League claimed that they were “still waiting for a response” to their request for more information about the preferred bidder’s business plans for the club.
Adams: we are missing out on transfer targets
In a candid interview with the Sentinel, manager Micky Adams says that Port Vale are missing out on new signings while the club remains in administration.
Tideswell: no need to panic about Keith Ryder delay
Keith Ryder delay: influential Port Vale columnist and a member of the Port Vale Supporters Club’s committee, Martin Tideswell says that while the recent delay in waiting for the Keith Ryder takeover to be completed is “frustrating” there is no need for fans to “see demons” or panic.
Former Vale winger Fox faces cancer battle
Wrexham’s Leader newspaper reports that former Vale winger Steve Fox (pictured right) is facing a life-threatening battle against cancer.
Mansfield sign former Valiant George Pilkington
30 year-old former Vale skipper George Pilkington has moved to Mansfield Town on a free transfer.
Winger won’t comment on Port Vale link
Former Port Vale loanee Jennison Myrie-Williams has refused to comment to the Sentinel newspaper when questioned about a possible move to Vale Park.
Fixtures out: Vale begin with Barnet home clash
Next season’s fixture list has been announced. Port Vale’s first fixture of the new season will be a home game against Barnet, while the Valiants will finish the season with an away game at Wycombe Wanderers.
OVF launches Port Vale kit database
Following on from our popular OVF player database, we are pleased to announce that OVF has produced a Port Vale kit database.
Adams bullish about Burnley cup clash
Micky Adams was in a confident mood after Port Vale were drawn against Championship side Burnley in the first round of the Capital One Cup.
Joe Davis signs two-year Port Vale deal
Port Vale FC will be delighted that highly promising defender Joe Davis has agreed to sign a two-year deal with the club.
The Lorne Street stand: a pictorial history
In this picture series, we take a look at how certain sections of the Vale Park ground have developed over the years. This time it’s the turn of the Lorne Street stand, which was finally fully seated in 2020 some 22 years after the work began…
Vale draw Championship side Burnley at home
Port Vale will face Championship side Burnley at Vale Park in the first round of the Capital One Cup (the new name for the Carling Cup) competition.
Yates: I believe in Adams
Full-back Adam Yates has told the Sentinel that he has complete faith in manager Micky Adams and that he is “sure he will find the right players for us.”
Vale legends link up at Hereford United
Port Vale playing legends Andy Porter and Martin Foyle have linked up for a second time to form Hereford United’s new management team.