Jon Brady says recruitment must improve and hints at targeting developing players
Port Vale manager Jon Brady says the club’s summer recruitment “needs to be a lot better” and target “players on the way up”
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Port Vale 0-0 Wigan Athletic – draw dashes hopes of the great escape
Port Vale may not be mathematically down but a home draw against Wigan has made survival near impossible. Here’s our match report.
Port Vale v Wigan Athletic preview – can Port Vale continue Posh form in latest game in congested fixture list?
The Valiants served up a welcome and surprise away win at Peterborough United on Thursday. Three days later they take on Wigan. Here’s our preview.
Explainer – the lack of goals in the Port Vale team this season
If you don’t score goals, you won’t win games. If you don’t win games, you won’t stay up. We take a look at Port Vale’s scoring problems this season.
“I think it’s really poor” – Jon Brady hits back at negative section of Port Vale fanbase
Jon Brady has appealed for Port Vale supporters to back the side adding that “I don’t get” the booing after Tuesday’s 0-0 draw with Barnsley.
Peterborough Utd 1-3 Port Vale – much changed Valiants serve up welcome away win
An early goal from captain Ryan Croasdale and two excellent free-kicks from Ethon Archer helped Vale to an away win. Here’s our match report.
Peterborough Utd v Port Vale preview – time running out for League One status
It’s the second game in 48 hours and yet another must-win game for Jon Brady’s side. Here is our match preview.
Injuries bite for Port Vale as they enter busy period
Just as Port Vale face a hectic end to the season, manager Jon Brady has told the media that the side could be missing three players.
Port Vale 0-0 Barnsley – Gauci saves penalty but draw is not enough for Valiants
Port Vale’s relegation looks inevitable barring a miracle as they were held at home. Here’s our match report.
Port Vale v Barnsley preview – first game of a hectic spell for Valiants
It’s the first of seven games in sixteen days and yet another must-win for Vale’s slim survival hopes. Here’s our preview.
“the worst of both worlds” – a review of how Port Vale’s loaned out players are faring
Port Vale have six senior players (we’re not including loans for the youth team) out on loan. We take a look at how their spells have gone so far.
Port Vale’s fifteen game cup campaign ends with at least £1m earned
Port Vale banked over £230,000 from the League Cup and Football League Trophy while their FA Cup run to the quarter-finals earned them almost £850,000 in prize money and TV revenue.
“Really proud of the boys to bounce back tonight” – Jon Brady
Port Vale manager Jon Brady said it was “pleasing” to get a 1-0 home victory over Rotherham United.
Port Vale 1-0 Rotherham Utd – returning Croasdale strikes to earn Vale narrow win
Port Vale’s extremely slim chances of staying in League One remain for another game after a 1-0 home win over Rotherham on Tuesday evening.
Port Vale v Rotherham Utd preview – trapdoor looms as Vale face must-win game
It’s all pointing to relegation but can the Valiants at least prolong the drop with a home win? Here’s our preview.
OVF Star Man – Kyle John goes clear at the top
Defender Kyle John is now clear top of the leaderboard after our latest star man update…
“Bit of a gut punch” – Port Vale manager Jon Brady on conceding seven to Chelsea
Port Vale manager Jon Brady said that it was “a bit of a gut punch” to concede seven times during their FA Cup quarter-final loss to Chelsea.
Gallery 2: Chelsea 7-0 Port Vale, FA Cup quarter-final
We have a second gallery from Port Vale’s trip to Stamford Bridge thanks to Vale fan Roy Thompson.
Gallery: Chelsea 7-0 Port Vale, FA Cup quarter-final
Clearly not the result we wanted but still a memorable day out. Thanks to our new photo providers – SmartFrame – we’ve produced this gallery showing some shots of Port Vale’s FA Cup quarter-final exit to Chelsea.
Chelsea 7-0 Port Vale – Valiants put to the sword as they concede seven at Stamford Bridge
Port Vale suffered a record-equalising FA Cup loss as they lost 7-0 in the quarter-final game. Here’s our match report.
Chelsea v Port Vale preview – televised glamour tie offers chance of earth shattering shock
OK, so the odds are firmly stacked against the Valiants – but stranger things have happened in the game… Here’s our big match preview.
“Football’s got a real challenge” – Port Vale chair Carol Shanahan talks sustainability ahead of Chelsea cup tie
Port Vale co-owner and chair Carol Shanahan has told the BBC that football “absolutely isn’t sustainable” and has called on the new independent football regulator to “make sure the money is distributed more fairly.”
Port Vale paid £354,528 in agent fees, FA press release reveals
Port Vale FC paid out just under £355,000 in fees to football agents during the period of February 2025 to February 2026, an FA report has revealed.
Port Vale manager gives injury update ahead of Chelsea cup tie
Port Vale manager Jon Brady has updated the media ahead of his side’s highly anticipated FA Cup quarter-final tie against Chelsea.
“Pride, respect and integrity” – club appeals to travelling Port Vale fans ahead of big game
Port Vale FC has reiterated its stance on offensive chanting ahead of their FA Cup quarter-final tie against Chelsea.
“There will be no hiding” – Brady promises fans that he will turn team around
In a stirring message to supporters, manager Jon Brady says he will “give absolutely everything” to “move this football club forward again.”