Ryder: We’re ‘working hard to complete deal’
In a statement on the official Port Vale FC website, potential owner Keith Ryder has assured supporters that he “hopes to have completed at the earliest opportunity.”
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Kitman confessions: Swanny and the string
We’re delighted that long-serving Port Vale kitman Stan “Stan the man” Nicholls has agreed that OVF should publish some of his Vale memories in a regular column. In this episode – Swanny and the string, Paul “memory man” Kerr and an incident involving John Rudge and a bowl of salted peanuts…
OK, so Ryder is STILL waiting for Football League approval
Friday’s club statement by Port Vale FC is unfortunately not confirmation that Keith Ryder has received Football League approval for his bid and the wait goes on…
Ryder still waiting for Football League sign-off
The Sentinel reports that Vale’s long awaited takeover could suffer yet more delays after the Football League would not commit to ratifying Keith Ryder’s takeover of the club this week.
Ryder deal edges closer after sale is agreed
Keith Ryder’s bid to take over Port Vale FC moved another step closer after Ryder and the club’s administrators Begbies-Traynor signed contracts to complete the sale of Port Vale Football Club.
Vale takeover nears completion after council agreement
The Sentinel newspaper claims that Keith Ryder’s takeover of Port Vale FC moved another step closer after the potential owner and the city council reached agreement over the so-called “Vale Park covenant” According to the newspaper, the delay in Ryder’s takeover was due to a dispute over the wording of an agreement regarding what future commercial development […]
Football League ‘still waiting’ for Ryder documents
Keith Ryder’s proposed takeover of Port Vale looks set to drag onto into next week and possibly beyond after the Football League claimed that they were “still waiting for a response” to their request for more information about the preferred bidder’s business plans for the club.
Tideswell: no need to panic about Keith Ryder delay
Keith Ryder delay: influential Port Vale columnist and a member of the Port Vale Supporters Club’s committee, Martin Tideswell says that while the recent delay in waiting for the Keith Ryder takeover to be completed is “frustrating” there is no need for fans to “see demons” or panic.
Williams: Jim’s French folly led to his own exit
Columnist Ray Williams’ trip to France has prompted him to explore Jim Gannon’s tactical obsession with the neuf et demi position.
Tideswell: End in sight but lessons must not be forgotten
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that as he waits for a brighter future to begin later this week, he remains “very grateful that ordinary supporters at Port Vale rose up against the self-serving few who were pillaging our club and treating its customers with contempt.”
Cult Hero 29: Jack Maddock
Cult hero Jack Maddock: local lad John (Jack) Maddock’s determination to play the sport of football should serve as an inspiration to all modern footballers.
Major blow for Vale as Football League delay Ryder decision
Football League delay Ryder decision: Keith Ryder’s takeover of Port Vale FC could be on hold for up to three weeks after the Football League board asked for more information, the Sentinel reports.
Losing Griffith and Richards ‘is not the end of the world’
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that “disappointing as this news is, the departure of two of Vale’s better players is not, as some would have you believe, the end of the world.”
Williams lifts the lid on Gannon’s Vale regime
Columnist Ray Williams’ latest exclusive OVF column describes what he thought it was like working for the Jim Gannon regime at Vale Park.
Ray Williams: Adams Blades bet paid off
Columnist Ray Williams discusses the time when Micky Adams left for Sheffield United and a potentially lucrative tip-off from the horse’s mouth…
Port Vale 3-0 Oxford United
Port Vale signed off the season with an impressive win over Oxford United thanks to Marc Richards’ 75th senior goal for the club, Sean Rigg’s tenth of the season and Ben Williamson’s first goal since September.
Two minute guide to: Oxford Utd
OVF looks ahead to Port Vale’s final game of the season with our quick guide to the opposition – Oxford United – who will be fielding an Argentinian International goalkeeper on Saturday…
Tideswell: time to set aside our differences
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell has appealed to Port Vale supporters to set aside their differences and prepare for a new season.
It’s time to end the Vale Park terrace abuse
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says it’s time to end the barrage of bad language from the Vale Park stands as “you still hear some appalling things on the terraces” and “frankly I’m appalled at some of the industrial language and the abuse.”
Cult Hero 27. John McGrath
Cult hero John McGrath: the first manager to enter our cult hall of fame, McGrath’s reign may have been outshone by that of John Rudge but nevertheless McGrath enjoyed a memorable, brief and (at-least partially) successful spell with the Valiants..
Swindon Town 5-0 Port Vale
Port Vale were unable to gatecrash Swindon’s promotion party as the rampant hosts put five past the Valiants at the County Ground.
Two minute guide to: Swindon
We take a look ahead to Saturday’s game with Swindon Town with another of OVF’s brief guides to Vale’s next opponents.
Ryder’s main priority should be bums on seats
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that he’s been impressed with preferred bidder Keith Ryder and says that “more to this unassuming businessman than meets the eye.” Tideswell feels that Ryder’s main aim should be increasing attendances at Vale Park, while he also adds that Mo Chaudry’s recent comments have been “unhelpful.”
Ryder edges closer to Port Vale takeover
Keith Ryder is now just two steps away from taking control of the club after major creditors Stoke-on-Trent city council approved his bid.
Chaudry ‘sets record straight’
Local businessman Mo Chaudry has defended himself against claims of making a “frivilous” bid to take control of Port Vale FC.
Port Vale 1-0 Bristol Rovers
A Marc Richards’ goal, which appeared at first glance to be an own goal, was enough to earn Port Vale a narrow home win against ten-man Bristol Rovers.