Paul Marshall signs for Port Vale
The official Manchester City website says that 19 year-old midfielder Paul Marshall has joined the Valiants on a month’s loan.
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Protests overshadow Luton defeat
Mounting dissatisfaction with the manager and board members resulted in protests before and after Vale’s awful home defeat to Luton. A peaceful protest against the manager, the set-up of the current board took place before the game. Following Vale’s dreadful defeat, a number of supporters gathered outside the official entrance after the match to demand […]
Gall: Results will come
New signing Kevin Gall hailed his new Vale team mates after the win over Macclesfield and claimed he was confident that the side’s fortunes would change for the better.
Downing in, Brightwell out?
The Valiants have confirmed that they have approached Keith Downing for the vacant assistant manager’s role – a move that could mark the end of Ian Brightwell’s stay at the club. Downing left Cheltenham in September 2008 and Bill Bratt told the Sentinel: “The situation is that Dean approached Keith yesterday and we are waiting […]
Roy Sproson way is officially opened
Roy Sproson Way: the main drive into the Vale Park stadium has been formally renamed as “Roy Sproson Way” in honour of the club’s most loyal servant.
Worried fans protest at Vale Park
A protest against the running of Port Vale FC, organised by concerned fans, through onevalefan.co.uk, took place at Vale Park on Saturday. The protest was against the appointment of current manager Dean Glover, the current board, seen by many to be split and dominated by two board members and by concerns of the direction the […]
Tomlinson tweet hints at incident on team bus
Goalkeeper Stuart Tomlinson has tweeted about “someone” leaving the Port Vale team bus. The squad are believed to be on the way to the Aldershot game and Tomlinson tweeted: “Awesome events on the team bus” and later added: “Someone has left the bus.”
Glover: Vale are ‘hit and miss’
Vale boss Dean Glover admitted his team’s performances are ‘hit and miss’ as Vale slumped to a dreadful home defeat against Lincoln. Glover told the Sentinel: “I thought we only responded once we went a goal down. “We were too hit and miss again in the first half and we didn’t have enough confidence to […]
Glover: we need to go back to basics
Manager Dean Glover said his side need to go back to basics and work harder following the 2-0 defeat at Brentford. Glover told the Sentinel newspaper: “Two minutes before half time I had a team talk in mind but we switched off, letting in a goal and I had to change it. “I think Brentford […]
Bratt: Glover needs more time
Despite the manager being in charge for 31 matches (and Lee Sinnott was dismissed after 44 games) Bill Bratt has claimed that Dean Glover needs ‘more time’
Port Vale sign Kevin Gall on loan
Dean Glover has strengthened his squad ahead of the trip to Macclesfield with the signing of much travelled Carlisle striker Kevin Gall on loan.
Kyle Perry misses out on first goal
Vale’s goal against Morecambe has been officially credited to Simon Richman – but Dean Glover is still backing Kyle Perry to end his drought soon. At the time, the goal was given to Perry with Vale coach Ian Brightwell telling the press after the game: “I think Kyle Perry has been given it and I think he […]
Taylor and Perry desperate for a chance
Popular signing Rob Taylor has told the Sentinel that he is determined to stake a claim for a first-team place. Taylor said: “I’m confident in my own ability. When I’ve come on, and during training, I haven’t felt out of my depth. “So I feel I could do a job if I started in the […]
Glover hails “brilliant” Lawrie goal
Dean Glover was thrilled by a ‘brilliant goal’ from substitute striker James Lawrie and hailed the striker’s ‘great potential’ Speaking to the Sentinel the Vale boss commented: “It was a brilliant goal from James. He’s somebody who has probably not been rewarded in terms of chances considering he’s got great potential. “But I have to […]
Brammer injury blow for Vale
Dave Brammer could be out of action for the next three weeks after tearing cartilage in his knee. Brammer picked up the injury in the win over Chester and an exploratory operation has discovered the damage. The veteran midfielder has been dogged by injuries since joining Vale for a second spell. But Brammer’s absence could […]
Port Vale sign Adnam Ahmed on loan
The on-off saga of Adnam Ahmed’s loan move to Vale Park has been completed with the midfielder signing for the Valiants on loan. The move stalled earlier this week after reports that Tranmere wanted a three month loan rather than Vale’s month on loan. Cash-strapped Vale were funded the move thanks to a mystery sponsor […]
Glover: Give youth a chance
Dean Glover has told the Sentinel that he hopes to give a number of young players a run in the Vale first-team. Young midfielder Danny Edwards and Luke Chapman plus defender Paul Dixon are all pushing for a place and Glover told the newspaper: “They have done exceptionally well and they stand out at the […]
Rodgers blames Glover bust-up for Vale exit
Departing striker Luke Rodgers has claimed that a dressing room ‘bust-up’ with manager Dean Glover was responsible for his Vale Park exit Rodgers claims he was frozen out by Glover after a dressing room incident following the 3-0 home defeat to Brentford in November. Talking to the Sentinel, Rodgers said: “I had an argument with […]
Rodgers has Vale contract terminated
The Valiants have announced that they have terminated the contract of Luke Rodgers with immediate effect. The striker now looks set to sign for Yeovil Town, with whom he has spent a month on loan. Rodgers was expected to sign for Yeovil for a fee of £30,000 but it appears that Vale have reached a […]
Gareth Owen is recalled by Stockport County
The Valiants have been dealt a defensive headache after loanee Gareth Owen was recalled by Stockport County. The news will come as a shock to Vale who were delighted to land the defender on loan despite interest from several higher-placed clubs. With Owen out of favour at Stockport and out of contract in the summer, […]
Dean Glover: I’m fed up
Dean Glover admitted his frustration at Vale’s mistakes after they slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Rotherham. Glover admitted: “I’m fed up of saying the same things to be honest and we’ve made a mistake at the back. “We’ve had a lapse of concentration at the back, been done by one ball, and we get […]
Merry Christmas from OVF
All the team at onevalefan would like to wish all our users a relaxing and peaceful Christmas and a happy New Year|We hope that 2009 will be year of success for Port Vale on the pitch.
Vale strikers vie to replace suspended Richards
Strikers Steve Thompson, Louis Dodds and Kyle Perry are all hoping to replace the suspended Marc Richards during Vale’s festive fixtures. Richards was sent-off for violent conduct during the defeat to Chesterfield and is set to be handed a three match suspension. Former Middlesbrough youth prospect Thompson has impressed watching Vale fans, but Kyle Perry […]
No appeal over Richards red card
The Valiants will not appeal over the red card issued to captain Marc Richards during the 1-0 defeat to Chesterfield. Richards was dimissed for violent conduct. He will now serve a three match ban, starting with the Boxing Day clash at Rotherham.
Glover not sure about Richards red
Dean Glover told the Sentinel he didn’t see the incident that lead to Marc Richards being given his marching orders against Chesterfield. The Vale manager told the Sentinel: “I didn’t see the incident itself, I only saw them tussling to the floor, but I can’t make a judgement on the sending off incident itself until […]
Duo doubtful for Chesterfield clash
Joe Anyon and Simon Richman could both miss Vale’s game against Chesterfield. Richman has an ankle injury and is rated as extremely doubtful for the match. Anyon also suffered an ankle injury in training but could still make the game. Meanwhile, Scott Brown is in contention for a return to the side after recovering from […]