Port Vale owners’ firm is reportedly purchased for £180m
Media reports say that Synectics Solutions, the company owned by Port Vale FC owners Carol and Kevin Shanahan has been sold after a “feverish” bidding process.
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Port Vale 0-2 Lincoln City report – Valiants are masters of their own downfall after terrible start and finish
Port Vale conceded an awful goal in the very first minute and a late penalty as their relegation fears deepened after a poor home defeat to Lincoln City on Saturday afternoon. It was a performance devoid of confidence, quality and goal threat from the Valiants.
Port Vale v Lincoln City preview – points urgently required in Moore’s first home game
Forget the entertainment, forget the welcome for new manager Darren Moore because more than anything Port Vale need to address their slump and get some points. Here’s our preview…
Reading 2-0 Port Vale report – Valiants beaten in rearranged fixture as Reading leave it late
Port Vale’s winless run stretched to eight games on Wednesday evening as Reading scored two late goals to earn all three points.
Reading v Port Vale preview – take two as relegation rivals play rearranged fixture
The first game was abandoned on sixteen minutes after crowd protests against the Reading owner. With their recent form, the Valiants will surely take less drama and some points from this rearranged game. Here’s our preview…
“Every possibility” – huge injury boost as key Port Vale man is declared fit
It’s worrying times for Port Vale fans as a defeat to Cheltenham Town plunges them to third bottom in the table, but the club could soon see a key player return from injury.
“They’ll turn it around” – the managers’ reaction to Cheltenham Town 3-2 Port Vale
New Port Vale manager Darren Moore and former Vale boss Darrell Clarke gave their reactions to the media after the Robins defeated the Valiants on Saturday afternoon. Nathan Smith opened the scoring before Matty Taylor equalise. Vale took the lead for a second time before a strong second-half performance saw the home side go ahead […]
“Chuffed” Darren Moore looking forward to doing battle with “excellent human being” Darrell Clarke
New Port Vale manager Darren Moore has told the media that former Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke is an “excellent human being” and he’s “chuffed” to be in charge of his first Valiants game.
Former Valiants: Port Vale loanee reportedly targeted by top Premier League side
Reports online suggest that former loan player Ollie Arblaster is a potential target of Premier League giants Liverpool.
Port Vale news digest – more on Moore, old boy wins award, club announce new event…
A summary of the latest news stories involving Port Vale club which include a look back at an interview with new manager Darren Moore while he was still a player.
“It’s an honour” – Darren Moore’s pride at being named Port Vale manager
New Port Vale manager Darren More has said he is “delighted” to be named the club’s new manager and that it is an “honour” to represent the Valiants.
Port Vale appoint Darren Moore as new manager
Port Vale have announced that Darren Moore is their new manager on a five and a half year deal.
Rumour: Darren Moore linked to Port Vale manager’s role
According to respected journalist Alan Nixon, Darren Moore is Port Vale’s number one target to replace Andy Crosby.
“A few tantrums this week on the training pitch” – Funso Ojo on a “tough week” for Port Vale
Port Vale penalty king Funso Ojo says it’s been a “tough week” following the departure of Andy Crosby but the team “have to move forward.”
The names said to be in contention to be next Port Vale manager
Following the departure of Andy Crosby, there has already been much speculation about who could replace him. Here are some of the candidates who have been mentioned…
Port Vale v Stevenage preview – managerless Valiants need something to lift the pressure
There’s set to be a rookie on the bench and not the Director of Football – yet somehow Vale need to try and get at least a point against play-off chasing Stevenage. Here’s our preview…
“I have made mistakes. Appointing Dave Flitcroft is not one of them” – Carol Shanahan responds to fans unrest
In a lengthy open letter on the official Port Vale website, Carol Shanahan has defended director of football David Flitcroft from demands that he should leave the club.
83% of Port Vale fans polled say the Director of Football should leave
A recent poll of fans on the onevalefan website indicates that 83% of those who voted think that Director of Football David Flitcroft should leave the club.
Port Vale part company with manager Andy Crosby
Port Vale have announced that manager Andy Crosby has been “relieved of his duties.”
Port Vale v Leyton Orient preview – it’s simply a must-win game for Port Vale
This was written before Port Vale parted company with Andy Crosby but nevertheless… here’s our match preview for the game against Leyton Orient…
Midfielder whose Port Vale move fell through says club failed to apply for paperwork
Midfielder Adeteye Gbadehan has claimed on social media that Port Vale failed to obtain the right paperwork to enable his move from the United States to take place.
Opinion: Crosby and Flitcroft’s futures in the spotlight as Port Vale fans fear relegation battle
There’s been plenty of angry reaction following Port Vale’s awful defeat to Fleetwood Town – and rightly so. It seems, as widely predicted after a poor January transfer window, that the club is in real and present danger of being sucked into a relegation battle. We examine whether manager Andy Crosby and/or director of football […]
“Lacked anything you should need to win a game of football” – Crosby apologises to fans after loss to Fleetwood
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby has apologised to supporters and accused his players of a lack of pride, being outfought and outbattled.
Fleetwood 3-0 Port Vale report – truly awful Valiants are well beaten at bottom side Fleetwood
Port Vale are poor at the back, have little squad depth and are lacking any goal threat. This was yet another awful performance by the Valiants saw them comfortably beaten by bottom side Fleetwood on Saturday afternoon.
Drain pain for Port Vale fans during Tuesday night fixture
Port Vale FC have announced that temporary toilets will be in place for the Hamil End and the Tommy Cheadle’s pub after a drain collapsed in the stadium car park.
Fleetwood v Port Vale preview – after a controversial deadline day, it’s a crucial match for the Valiants
“Where are the strikers?” may have been the calls from the fans but for whatever reason, Vale decided not to strengthen upfront and now everyone must hope they have enough firepower to win what could be a crucial game. Here’s our preview…