Tideswell: Ryder plays blinder on Vale debut
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that potential new owner Keith Ryder “played a blinder” as he met supporters on Wednesday night.
Martin Tideswell blog
Links to blog postings by prominent Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell.
We are stronger when we’re united
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that although Vale fans need to approach the open meeting with an open mind, but the meeting is also “about demonstrating to the preferred bidder that Port Vale is a club with heart and no little potential.”
Now is the time for some straight talking
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that as long as Keith Ryder is straight with Port Vale fans, he can expect their support, but “he treats the fans with contempt or tries to pull the wool over their eyes then he will face an almighty rebellion.”
Martin Tideswell: my open letter to Keith Ryder
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell has written an open letter to the club’s preferred bidder, Keith Ryder, explaining what he can expect and in turn, what is expected of him.
"Stop bickering and help the Vale…"
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that he wishes “people would put Port Vale first” and that “it is more important than ever that fans do whatever they can to help Port Vale right now.”
‘Stop moaning and support the side’
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that “we have to accept that some Port Vale fans will never be happy.” Tideswell adds: “I would have thought that everyone would realise there is still a need for us all to be pulling in the same direction.
‘Players deserve massive credit’
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that he has “nothing but praise” for the recent efforts of the Valiant playing staff. Tideswell says: “To go through what this bunch of players has in recent months and to still be bringing home the bacon is testament to the professionalism and passion of them and the […]
"ALL that matters is the long-term stability and prosperity of Port Vale"
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell has echoed the views of OVF’s Rob Fielding in urging fans to weigh up the merits of all the bids that have been submitted for Port Vale FC.
The Vale family is reunited
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell has reflected on recent events at Vale Park with a new blog called “The Port Vale family is coming together again”
Directors about to reap what they have sown
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says “The smart money is on us not even making it to an AGM/EGM. It won’t be held in the Robbie Williams suite, that’s for sure.” He adds: “Meanwhile, Messrs Lloyd and Deakin – finally realising the game is up – have held talks with the Supporters’ Club’s solicitor. […]
It’s you or us, Mr Lloyd…
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell has a message for Mike Lloyd – “Mr Lloyd, it’s a question of: You or Us. The fans were here before you and, rest assured, they will still be here long after you’ve been chased off down Hamil Road…”
Compose your message to the board
Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell is inviting all Vale fans to write their own messages to the Port Vale board in a petition that will be handed over to the interim chairman Mike Lloyd.
Lloyd’s blame game highlights his own failings
Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that Mike Lloyd’s pre-recorded interview with BBC Radio Stoke was a “breathtaking abdication of responsibility” in which the director “blamed everyone else for Vale’s problems.”
Supporters Club will do us proud
Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that while the campaign for change is a “huge gamble” he is still annoyed by “those fans who have sat idly by through the whole process – slating the current board and bemoaning the actions of the Supporters’ Club while offering no alternative to the status quo.”
Who cares if the club announce new money
Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that no-one believes a word the club says anymore, that “the directors continue to hide, squirm and delay” and that “nothing and no-one can redeem this current board in the eyes of the vast majority of Vale fans.”
Those in power have "done nothing" to help Vale
Vale columnist Martin Tideswell is highly critical of the response of footballing authorities, the local MP and the city council to Vale’s current situation. He feels that these organisations could all intervene to help but they “have all been told what is going on and done nothing. They fiddle and talk in platitudes while Vale […]
Board show utter contempt to fans
Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that the “men responsible for the current financial meltdown batten down the hatches and show utter contempt for the will of the people they are supposed to serve” and it is “little more than a cynical attempt by the Chief Executive and his fellow directors to paint Vale fans […]
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