Martin heads released list
Manager Micky Adams has announced which players will leave the Valiants in the summer. Goalkeeper Chris Martin is one of three first-team players to leave the club.
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Portly Vale to face Stoke in local derby game
Valiants fan team Portly Vale are in action against local rivals Stoke City’s fan side on Tuesday evening.
D-Day for out-of-contract Port Vale players
Port Vale manager Micky Adams is set to hold talks with his squad on Tuesday as he confirms to Vale’s out-of-contract players whether they will be offered a new deal with the Valiants.
Birchall extends MLS stay
Former Valiant Chris Birchall, who was linked with a move to the Valiants earlier this season, has signed a “multi-year” contract with MLS outfit Columbus Crew.
In-demand Richards will "assess" options next week
Port Vale’s leading scorer Marc Richards had admitted there has been “loads” of interest in his services and that he will “assess” his options with his agent next week.
"We’ve had a little peck on the cheek" – Vale quotes of the season
To kick off our end of season review, we’ve been looking through the news archives and compiled our top ten list of Port Vale quotes this season.
Meet Port Vale Deaf: Vale’s champion side
Micky Adams’ side have a long way to go to match the achievements of Port Vale Deaf DFC – a side who have never finished lower than league champions throughout the outfit’s three year existence. OVF’s Rob Fielding spoke to Port Vale Deaf’s Shaun Sadlier to find out more…
Adams: "players have given everything they could have…"
Micky Adams has praised the contribution of his players “only for circumstances to conspire against us” and thwart the club’s play-off ambitions.
Adams tells players – stay and let’s have success
Port Vale manager Micky Adams will have talks with his players next week but he has appealed to those offered a new contract to stay and help fire the club to promotion next season.
Geoff Horsfield quits Port Vale and football…
Geoff Horsfield quits Port Vale: the official Port Vale website has announced that coach Goeff Horsfield will quit Vale Park at the end of this season as he pursues interests away from the game.
When OVF met Martin Foyle…
Wednesday 2nd May 2012 marks Port Vale legend Martin Foyle’s 49th birthday. To celebrate, OVF have taken a look inside the OVF Vaults and reproduced this exclusive 2011 interview with the great man.
Loft is Port Vale’s player of the season
Doug Loft has been named as Port Vale’s player of the year for the 2011/2012 season. The midfielder becomes the 45th player to be awarded the player of the year award since it began in 1967.
Season ticket sales pass 2,500 mark
Port Vale have reported highly encouraging reports of “Early bird” season ticket sales with 2,598 fans purchasing their tickets for next season.
Adams: We’re not good enough to beat top sides
Port Vale manager Micky Adams said his side are not good enough to cope with the top sides in League Two afer his Valiants side were hammered 5-0 by League Two champions Swindon Town.
OVF digest #2
We have quite a few requests sent to OVF Towers that don’t justify a dedicated article of their own, so we include them here in a weekly digest feature. This week’s bumper digest features – a chance to buy a unique piece of art, classic memorabilia from the Supporters Club and a chance to see Akpo […]
Police involved in ‘nil-paid’ shares probe
Port Vale’s administrators have confirmed that they have spoken to Staffordshire Police with regards to the hugely controversial “nil-paid” shares issue involving former directors Perry Deakin and Peter Miller.
Northampton’s Richards’ report is full of inaccuracies
An article in the Northampton Chronicle and Echo newspaper claims that Northampton Town are “refusing to be drawn on rumours linking them with a move for former Sixfields favourite Marc Richards.” However, as OVF reports, the piece containing little evidence of this “refusal” and is full of glaring errors.
Ryder ‘pleased’ after creditors approve bid
Potential Port Vale owner Keith Ryder has told the official Port Vale website that he is looking forward to completing his deal for the club, following the news that creditors have approved the Company Voluntary Agreement proposed by administrators Begbies-Traynor.
Ryder ‘pleased’ after creditors approve Port Vale bid
Potential Port Vale owner Keith Ryder has told the official Port Vale website that he is looking forward to completing his deal for the club, following the news that creditors have approved the Company Voluntary Agreement proposed by administrators Begbies-Traynor.
Ryder edges closer to Port Vale takeover
Keith Ryder is now just two steps away from taking control of the club after major creditors Stoke-on-Trent city council approved his bid.
Chaudry ‘sets record straight’
Local businessman Mo Chaudry has defended himself against claims of making a “frivilous” bid to take control of Port Vale FC.
Ryder in ‘extremely encouraging’ talks with Supporters Club
Port Vale Supporters Club have held talks with potential owner Keith Ryder during which plans for the unveiling of the long-awaited Roy Sproson statue and a summer open day were discussed. Chairman of the Supporters Club Pete Williams described the talks as “extremely encouraging.”
Vale to offer Richards ‘best possible deal’
In-demand striker Marc Richards is set to be offered the “best possible” deal by the Valiants as they try and persuade the captain and top scorer to stay at Vale Park.
Perry Deakin to work at Kassam Stadium
Hugely controversial and heavily criticised former Port Vale CEO Perry Deakin has been unveiled as the new Oxford United stadium manager.
Ryder: we could pay Vale Park freehold in full
Potential Port Vale owner Keith Ryder has denied claims that he wants to defer part of the payment for the Vale Park freehold and says that a payment plan with Stoke-on-Trent city council has yet to be finalised.
Council set to decide on Ryder bid
Stoke-on-Trent city council are set to make a decision on Keith Ryder’s bid to take over Port Vale FC on Monday night, the Sentinel reports.