My first car – a Triumph Mayflower
2018-06-19
In this message to the OVF editor, Barry Edge recalls the purchase of his first secondhand car…Read More →
A member for a shilling
2018-06-13
Barry Edge’s memoir reflects on the sad fact that the club’s history has always been about scraping around for economic survival…Read More →
Football League to debate programmes and extra time
2018-06-08
The Football League AGM will discuss whether to abandon extra-time in the League Cup, the future of matchday programmes and the “ABBA” penalty system.Read More →
Longest serving list shows continuity breeds success
2018-06-04
Rob Fielding says the club should learn a lesson by perusing the longest serving managers list.Read More →
Unbecoming to behave like silly sods
2018-06-02
In this memoir, Barry Edge recalls journeys to Vale Park to watch his beloved Port Vale play.Read More →
Churnet Valley, May 1945
2018-05-12
Barry Edge provides another of his memoirs – this time dating from the eve of the German surrender in World War Two…Read More →
What happens when Pope stops performing miracles?
2018-05-04
Occasional columnist James Russell mulls over the need for Vale to supplement veteran Tom Pope’s goals…Read More →
Rising status of Vale academy is something to be proud of
2018-04-19
Port Vale’s Academy continues to pick up plaudits as it is rated among the top 35 academies in the country.Read More →
Opinion: despite the Q&A, Port Vale’s finances don’t add up
2018-03-25
Rob Fielding says that one conclusion that many fans will draw from the Q&A meeting with Norman Smurthwaite on Thursday is that the club’s finances just don’t seem to add up.Read More →
Opinion: is it all pretence?
2018-03-20
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says ahead of the supporters’ meeting it’s time to “stand down Norman, stand down please…”Read More →
Opinion: fighting Port Vale fans should be banned for life
2018-03-12
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says there are simply no excuses for the fans hell-bent on violence at the Grimsby Town match…Read More →
Three bad decisions that could cost Port Vale as they battle the drop
2018-03-06
Occasional columnist James Russell looks at three factors that have caused Vale to be in danger of losing their league status.Read More →
Vale have to start winning, Barnet would be the perfect place to start
2018-02-28
James Russell says that at least Vale’s fate is in their own hands and a win at Graham Westley’s Barnet would be a huge step in the right direction.Read More →
Opinion: worrying times for Vale fans are owner’s not manager’s fault
2018-02-25
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says that the club’s Football League future could be in serious doubt and that one person will be to blame if it does go down…Read More →
Football League votes to close transfer window early
2018-02-22
Football League clubs have voted through proposals to shut the summer transfer window for permanent transfers on Thursday, 9 August at 17:00 BST.Read More →
Football League clubs to vote on summer transfer window change
2018-02-22
Football League clubs are set to vote on changes to the summer transfer window on Thursday.Read More →
Poem: some things never change…
2018-02-21
One lifelong Vale fan’s dedication to the club inspires Barry’s latest poem…Read More →
Seven things which need to improve for Vale to beat the drop
2018-02-14
James Russell looks at five elements which will need to improve if Vale are not to drop into the relegation zone.Read More →