Two minute guide to: Walsall
Here is our quick guide to Port Vale’s next League One opponents – our old foes Walsall at the Bescot stadium.
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Match Analysis: Port Vale 0-2 Preston
Port Vale slumped to a disappointing home defeat against Preston’s ten men as Joe Garner netted twice for the visitors. Port Vale slumped to a disappointing home defeat against Preston’s ten men as Joe Garner netted twice for the visitors. Micky Adams made two changes with fit again Carl Dickinson returning in place of […]
Two minute guide to: Preston North End
Here is our quick guide to the next visitors to Vale Park – Simon Grayson’s Preston North End side. Team news Micky Adams will be forced into at least one change with captain Doug Loft (right) ruled out. The choice is likely to be between Chris Birchall or Gavin Tomlin to replace him on the flank. […]
Match Analysis: Crewe 1-2 Port Vale
Jennison Myrie-Williams netted his fourth goal in three games and Rob Taylor netted on his hundredth league start for Port Vale as the Valiants defeated local rivals Crewe. Jennison Myrie-Williams netted his fourth goal in three games and Rob Taylor (right) netted on his hundredth league start for Port Vale as the Valiants defeated […]
Two minute guide to: Crewe Alex
Here (in a slightly revised new format) is our traditional match preview – our quick guide to Vale’s next opponents, Crewe Alexandra…
In-form Lines nets fourth MOTM in 8 games
In-form midfielder Chris Lines has secured his fourth OVF man of the match award in the last eight games as he moves into second place in the overall leaderboard.
Match Analysis: Port Vale 3-1 Shrewsbury
Substitute Jordan Hugill scored his first senior Vale goal as Micky Adams’ side swept aside Shrewsbury at Vale Park. Substitute Jordan Hugill scored his first senior Vale goal as Micky Adams’ side swept aside Shrewsbury at Vale Park. Adams made three changes to his line-up with Loft, Duffy and Williamson in at the expense […]
Two minute guide to: Shrewsbury Town
We take a look ahead to Port Vale’s next home game against Shrewsbury Town with a brief guide to our opponents… Team news Vale will need to make a decision on captain Doug Loft (above) who could be fit enough to return. If Loft does make it, one of Chris Lines, Anthony Griffith, Chris […]
Two minute guide to: Shortwood United
It’s a televised FA Cup clash against Shortwood Utd for the Valiants – here’s our guide to our next opponents… Team news Dan Jones: Back in contention? Vale are expected to ring the changes following the 5-2 loss against Swindon – Dan Jones and Lee Hughes could both come into contention. Micky Adams has […]
Match Analysis: Swindon 5-2 Port Vale
Tom Pope’s seventh of the season was not enough as Vale conceded five goals against Swindon Town at the County Ground. Tom Pope’s seventh of the season was not enough as Vale conceded five goals against Swindon Town at the County Ground. Micky Adams made one change with Tom Pope unsurprisingly replacing youngster Jordan […]
Two minute guide to: Swindon Town
Ok we’ve moving away from the playground and back to the pitch (thank Gawd for that) with a two minute guide to our next opponents…
The programme from Vale Park’s first floodlit game, 1958
Vale Park’s first floodlit game: thanks once again to Stuart Dean, we have the matchday programme plus a report from the Sentinel from this notable occasion.
Match Analysis: Port Vale 2-1 Gillingham
Talisman Tom Pope bounced back from being dropped in midweek by scoring his sixth of the season and earning Vale their second win of the week. Striker Tom Pope (right) bounced back from being dropped in midweek by scoring his sixth of the season and earning Vale their second win of the week. The Valiants […]
Two minute guide to: Gillingham
We take a look ahead to Gillingham’s trip to Vale Park on Saturday with a brief look at our next opponents… Team news There’s a nice selection dilemma for Micky Adams as he has to decide whether to stick with young striking duo Jordan Hugill and Ben Williamson (above) or bring back the more […]
Match Analysis: Crawley 0-3 Port Vale
Micky Adams’ brave decision to give youth a chance was vindicated as Port Vale recorded an excellent away win over Crawley Town.
Two minute guide to: Crawley Town
We take a look ahead to Port Vale’s midweek away trip to Crawley Town with another of our brief guides to the opposition… Team news Micky Adams has hinted at changes and even a “surprise” selection. Dan Jones is definitely out after his red card against Sheffield United, so Carl Dickinson will return at […]
Match Analysis: Sheff Utd 2-1 Port Vale
Micky Adams’ return to Sheffield United was not a happy one. Despite Adam Yates’ first goal of the season, Dan Jones was sent-off as the Vale lost 2-1. Read our match report. Micky Adams’ return to Sheffield United was not a happy one. Adam Yates scored his first goal of the season, but Dan […]
Two minute guide to: Sheffield United
We take a look ahead to Port Vale’s away trip to Sheffield United with another of our brief guides to the opposition… Team news Micky Adams is expected to make changes after vowing to attack the Blades despite Vale being away from home. A specific diamond formation was deployed to combat Peterborough’s tactics but Vale […]
Third award for Griffith
Midfielder Anthony Griffith picked up his third OVF man of the match award of the season for his performance in the away win over Tranmere Rovers.
Match Analysis: Port Vale 0-1 Peterborough
Micky Adams’ return to managerial duties saw Port Vale slip to an unlucky home defeat against Peterborough United. Read our match report. The Valiants slipped to an unfortunate home defeat against Peterborough United at Vale Park after Tyrone Barnett scored a late winner. Manager Micky Adams returned to the bench after his hip operation […]
Two minute guide to: Peterborough United
We take a look ahead to Port Vale’s home clash with Peterborough United with another of our brief guides to the opposition… Team news Vale have plenty to ponder following the disappointing defeat to Rochdale. Firstly, there is the return of Micky Adams following his hip operation. Will Dan Jones continue at left-back? Should […]
Match Analysis: Port Vale 0-1 Rochdale
Port Vale disappointingly crashed out of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy after a home defeat to Rochdale. Read our match report. The Valiants exited the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy with a whimper after a poor home performance against Rochdale. The League Two visitors progressed to the third round thanks to a first-half goal from Joe Rafferty. […]
Two minute guide to: Rochdale
We take a look ahead to Port Vale’s Johnstone’s Paints Trophy clash with Rochdale with another of our brief guides to the opposition…
Match Analysis: Port Vale 1-1 Bristol C
Rob Page’s Vale side snatched an unlikely draw thanks to a last-minute goal from substitute Lee Hughes. Read our match report. Rob Page’s Vale side snatched an unlikely draw against Bristol City thanks to a last-minute Lee Hughes’ goal. Page named an unchanged starting eleven for his second game as stand-in Vale manager. But it was […]
Two minute guide to: Bristol City
We take a look ahead to Port Vale’s home match against Bristol City with another of our brief guides to the opposition… Team news Left-back Dan Jones came through a reserve game without any ill effects but as he is short of match fitness and Vale are on a good run, he is unlikely […]
Port Vale 3-2 Brentford video, 1989
A dramatic last-minute winner by substitute Andy Jones secures a victory for Port Vale during their 1988-1989 promotion season.