OVF presents a quick guide to Port Vale’s next opponents including Bob Newton’s connection between the two sides, a memorable achievement from Marc Richards and why Vale Park is not a happy hunting ground for the Pirates.
Influential Port Vale columnist Martin Tideswell says that potential new owner Keith Ryder “played a blinder” as he met supporters on Wednesday night.
Potential Port Vale owner Keith Ryder spend Wednesday outlining his plans for the club to both fans and the media as the preferred bidder embarked on a PR campaign to get backing for his bid to buy the club.
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.”
A mistake by goalkeeper Chris Martin on his return to the first-team was decisive as Shrewsbury Town finally defeat Port Vale – albeit at the third time of asking.
It’s hopefully the third time lucky for Vale’s game against Shrewsbury. After delays caused by the weather and a fire in the main stand, OVF is hoping that a plague of frogs or locusts will not delay the fixture for a third time.
A toothless Port Vale side scraped a goalless draw against Morecambe at the Globe Arena on Saturday.
OVF takes a look ahead to Saturday’s League Two clash with Morecambe. Chris Shuker will be looking forward to taking on his former teammates while Micky Adams is looking for revenge after Morecambe’s 4-0 win at Vale Park.
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.”
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.
Adam Yates marked his hundredth league start for the Valiants with the winning goal as Port Vale recorded a win over Brian Horton’s Macclesfield Town.
A double strike from Louis Dodds earnt Vale a well-deserved away victory at Aldershot – a result that probably secures the side’s League Two position for this season.
OVF takes a look ahead to Friday’s League Two clash with Aldershot Town and our rapid guide to Port Vale’s in-form opponents. We also profile Guy Madjo, the former Valiant now playing for the opposition and recall the infamous “busgate” episode from last season.
Rob Fielding says that whilst potential owner Mo Chaudry has split opinion recently, Mo’s completely right about one thing – that is that any new owners of the club have to be open and honest with the fans.
Port Vale administrator Gerald Krasner has told the Sentinel newspaper that two bids are in contention for preferred bidder status.
Interested bidders in Port Vale football club have until 12 noon on Monday to submit their formal offer to the club’s administrators.
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.”
Captain Marc Richards missed a late penalty as Vale suffered a home defeat thanks to Michael Spillane’s second-half srike for visitors Dagenham.
OVF previews the latest opponents for Micky Adams’ men. This time it’s the turn of Dagenham and Redbridge to be profiled in our lightning quick two minute guide. We’ll look at the lengthy Vale injury list, who’s stating the bleeding obvious before the match and a featured connection who is bound to be controversial…
In his latest opinion piece, OVF founder Rob Fielding takes issue with Mo Chaudry’s appeal for bidders to reveal their identities.
Potential Port Vale bidder Mo Chaudry has sparked a debate by criticising a “lack of transparency” from other bidders for the football club.
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.
Administrator Bob Young has told an open fans meeting that three bids have been formally made to take over Port Vale FC. Young, along with fellow joint-administrator Gerald Krasner, answered questions from an audience of around 350 supporters at an open fans’ meeting held at Vale Park on Wednesday night.
Full debuts for Kingsley James (pictured) and Phil Roe were overshadowed (literally) by a floodlight failure as Vale’s game at Shrewsbury was abandoned due to a fire in the main stand.
John McCombe’s fourth goal of the season was in vain as Vale’s ten men lost 2-1 to promotion chasing Torquay United at Plainmoor. Micky Adams made one change with Anthony Griffith returning from suspension in place of Paul Marshall. Rookie centre-half Joe Davis kept his place in defence.
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 […]