Protests show majority want change – but it may take patience to bear fruit
Rob Fielding hails the thousands appealing for change at the club but says this could be a long-term protest campaign.
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Canine cuisine
It’s another of Barry Edge’s entertaining memoirs and this time he recalls a memorable trip to Kalumburu, Western Australia.
Port Vale and Tom Pope: a mutually unhealthy romance?
James Russell explores if Vale now need to re-examine the way they use their veteran forward.
2021 and it’s a long way back for non-league Port Vale…
In this fictional account, our correspondent imagines a desperately gloomy situation for our club in a couple of year’s time…
The Conifa European Cup – a tournament for classless European countries
The Conifa European Cup is a worldwide football tournament set up by Conifa which means Confederation Of Independent Football Associations, an institution representing an assembly of people that falls outside the regular FIFA sphere. It happens every two years with its first tournament in 2015.
I am supporting Black and Gold as things have to change at Port Vale FC
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that the the club needs to be sold to a new owner and for that reason he is backing the Black and Gold protests.
After Charlton fans get the Valley listed as community asset, should Vale fans be next?
After Charlton Athletic fans successfully get their Valley ground re-listed as a community asset, Rob Fielding thinks it’s something for Port Vale supporter groups to consider.
This Weekend the Nation Will Applaud
There will be an outpouring of respect at clubs across the country this weekend as a tribute to Gordon Banks who sadly passed away this week.
New Era, New Hope for Port Vale?
James Russell thinks the newly hired duo of Manager John Askey and assistant manager Dave Kevan have the team moving in the right direction as the squad approaches the back half of the schedule. And the results are likely to follow.
Not black and white
Barry Edge looks back on two defining moments in his life – one during a game of Aussie Rules football.
Another transfer window damp squib for Port Vale
OVF editor Rob Fielding feels the club’s League future could be in danger after a desperately underwhelming transfer window.
It’s vital Port Vale select the right man to succeed Neil Aspin
OVF Editor Rob Fielding says it’s vital that the club gets its next managerial appointment right.
It is obvious but Vale desperately need quality January additions
Vale may have to pay over the odds to bring in proven quality and avoid the failures of the last two windows.
Opinion: should Vale stick or twist over Neil Aspin
Columnists Malcolm Hirst and Mark Walton ponder whether a managerial change is needed at Vale Park.
G’Roast
Barry’s back with a tale about a most unusual lunch back in 1962…
Football League hold fans forum on Checkatrade – but fail to listen to fans’ views
Port Vale Supporters Club vice chair Malcolm Hirst says the recent fans forum on the Checkatrade Trophy did little to address supporters’ concerns.
Port Vale will need a good transfer window if they are to push on
Port Vale appear to have a solid squad and a good transfer window for club could see them push on up the table.
Malcolm Clarke is right, Potteries fans need mutual respect, not mockery
OVF editor Rob Fielding applauds the views of prominent Stoke City supporter Malcolm Clarke on Tuesday’s Checkatrade incidents.