Two minute guide to: Accrington
We take a quick look at Tuesday night’s opponents – Accrington – with another of OVF’s two minute guides to the opposition.
Seasons
Skipper Loft wins first MOTM of the season
Port Vale captain Doug Loft was the recipient of the first OVF man of the match award for his performance against Burnley in the Capital One cup.
Port Vale 3-0 Barnet
Port Vale 3-0 Barnet: Tom Pope scored his first of the season as Vale started the new season with a resounding home victory over Barnet. Louis Dodds and Jennison Myrie-Williams (pen) scored the other goals.
Two minute guide to: Barnet
We look ahead to Port Vale’s first league match of the season and the visit of Barnet to Burslem.
Port Vale 1-3 Burnley
Port Vale 1-3 Burnley:Â despite Chris Shuker scoring after just nine minutes, Port Vale were defeated 3-1 by Championship side Burnley in the first round of the Capital One cup.
Two minute guide to: Burnley
Port Vale kick off their new campaign with a Capital One cup clash (try saying that without your teeth in) against Burnley. OVF previews the action…
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.
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…
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.
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.
Two minute guide to: Bristol Rovers
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.
Shrewsbury Town 1-0 Port Vale
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.
Two minute guide to: Shrewsbury
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.
Morecambe 0-0 Port Vale
A toothless Port Vale side scraped a goalless draw against Morecambe at the Globe Arena on Saturday.
Two minute guide to: Morecambe
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.
Port Vale 1-0 Macclesfield Town
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.
Aldershot 1-2 Port Vale
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.
Two minute guide to: Aldershot Town
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.
Port Vale 0-1 Dagenham and Redbridge
Captain Marc Richards missed a late penalty as Vale suffered a home defeat thanks to Michael Spillane’s second-half srike for visitors Dagenham.
Two minute guide to: 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…
Shrewsbury A-A Port Vale
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.
Torquay United 2-1 Port Vale
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.
Port Vale 1-0 Hereford United
Marc Richards’ 15th goal of the season helped ease Port Vale’s relegation fears after a 1-0 win over Hereford Utd. Micky Adams decided to hand teenager Joe Davis his senior debut in place of the suspended Clayton McDonald, while Adam Yates replaced the injured Rob Taylor. The ever willing Doug Loft moved over to left-back […]