The latest Port Vale news stories from the onevalefan website.
We take a look at the back pages and their reaction to Vale’s battling defeat to Villa in the FA Cup. News of the World: Milan Baros’ two-goal blast spared Villa more cup humiliation and fired them into the last 16 for the first time in six seasons. Villa had been dumped out of the […]
Vale have boosted their midfield after agreeing to keep Crystal Palace starlet Sam Togwell until the end of the season.
Veteran midfielder Danny Sonnner has attempted to rally the Vale side ahead of the weekend cup clash with Aston Villa.
The Bristol City official website claims that Clayton Fortune could extend his loan spell but will not join Vale on a permanent deal. Bristol City manager Gary Johnson told bcfc.co.uk: “Port Vale have offfered to keep Clayton, but he does not want to go on a permanent basis. “The situation is complicated by the fact […]
Vale defender Mickey Bell has moved on to League Two side Cheltenham Town on a free transfer.
The Valiants have confirmed the signing of Blackpool defender Mark McGregor on a permanent basis.
The official Port Vale website reports that the club are in advanced talks with Blackpool club captain Mark McGregor.
Striker Billy Paynter has joined team mate Sam Collins at Hull City. Paynter, 21, has agreed personal terms on a two-and-a-half-year deal and will undergo a medical on Wednesday. Vale have agreed an initial fee of £150,000 fee with a further £75,000 based on appearances. He will follow Sam Collins, who moved to Hull on […]
Port Vale sign Leon Constantine: the Valiants have signed striker Leon Constantine on loan from Torquay United, with a view to a £20,000 move when the transfer window reopens in January.
Sam Collins has joined Hull City on a loan deal, which will become permanent when the transfer window opens in January. The popular centre-back passed a medical at the KC Stadium on Wednesday and has agreed a two-year deal which will be signed in January. A future fee of £65,000 has been agreed between the clubs […]
Vale youth team goalkeeper Joe Anyon has linked up with Conference North side Harrogate Town.
According to local newspaper, the Staffordshire Sentinel, Pymouth Argyle, now managed by former Stoke boss Tony Pulis have lined up a double swoop for Vale club captain Sam Collins and young striker Billy Paynter. But Vale have reacted with fury to the reports, claiming that both players were victims of illegal approaches from agents. The […]
Martin Foyle has further boosted his squad after signing former Aston Villa striker Michael Husbands on an initial one month trial basis. The 21 year-old forward has been plagued by injuries but the player thinks he is now fully recovered and aiming to impress while at the club. The former Southend, Walsall and Bristol Rovers […]
Port Vale have signed midfielder Darrell Clarke on a month’s loan from Hartlepool United. Clarke is currently injured but Vale are hopeful he will make a swift recovery. “I just hope he can prove his fitness and go on and do something for us. He has that knack of getting into the box,” manager Martin […]
The Valiants have arranged a date for a Football League transfer tribunal with Preston North End.
Port Vale have completed the signing of former Wrexham striker Hector Sam on a 12-month deal.
Press reports are making Preston the first club to be linked with out-of-contract striker Dave Hibbert with a move to Preston – would the source of those rumours be in any way connected with Hibbert’s agent, who just happens to manage Preston striker David Nugent then? Preston chairman Derek Shaw confirmed to the Lancashire Evening […]
Former trialist Mark Innes has become the latest player to agree a deal with the Valiants as the former Chesterfield midfielder agrees a 12 month contract. Innes impressed during a brief trial spell at Vale Park last season and his versatility appears to be a plus for the squad. The Scotsman can play on the […]
Carribean commentators were full of praise for Chris Birchall after he won his first full cap for Trinidad and Tobago. The Vale youngster played the full ninety minutes in a 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Panama. Birchall was named in the first eleven for the must-win match at the Hasely Crawford Stadium which was […]
Chris Birchall is set to follow Tony Rougier in becoming only the second Port Vale player this Millennium to take part in a senior, full International match as he prepares to line-up for Trinidad and Tobago this weekend Vale have had little International recognition recently, George Abbey was a non-playing Nigerian squad player, Steve McPhee […]
In a massive boost to the club’s preparations for the new season, the Valiants have announced the double signing of midfielders Danny Sonner and Tony Dinning. The news was conveyed to supporters by text message this morning and then confirmed by an announcement on the official club website. The signings will give the club a […]
According to his agent, Dave Hibbert will reject the offer of a two year deal with the Valiants as the player feels he is worth more. For an unproven player with a mere two full senior games behind him and a bad injury record, we think he may want to enter the real world! Hibbert […]
Vale winger Chris Birchall impressed in his second appearance for the Trinidad and Tobago side – Birchall started and starred in a 4-0 International friendly win over Bermuda and according to local sources, he is a definite to start in June 4th’s World Cup qualifier Birchall played the whole 90 minutes and played his part […]
Left-winger Jeff Smith and defender Steve Rowland are the latest players to agree new contracts with the club| The moves mean that just Dave Hibbert and Mark Innes remain with unsigned contracts with the Valiants. Delighted manager Martin Foyle told the official Port Vale website that: “Obviously I am pleased they have both signed new […]
Five players including Ian Armstrong and Ryan Brown have been released by the Vale while a further three are offered new deals.
Non-contract defender Christian Hanson could be handed a chance to impress from the start for the Valiants.