Are Stoke City or Crewe Alexandra bigger rivals for Port Vale?
Although Port Vale are having a fairly decent season in League Two so far, John Askey’s team will look forward to a bitterly fought match against Crewe Alexandra on 2 November.
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How have Port Vale’s new signings fared so far?
Our ratings out of ten for the thirteen Port Vale new boys…
Legend John Rudge is a worthy Port Vale president
Rob Fielding thinks that the recent statement about John Rudge becoming the club president is very welcome news. Rob Fielding writes… Over the years I have heard several conversations among Port Vale supporters about how to properly celebrate legendary manager John Rudge. His unceremonious sacking by then chairman Bill Bell prompted the “flat cap” march […]
John Askey: the right man for Port Vale?
When John Askey took over Port Vale and lost his four games in charge, fans were wondering if he was the right man for the job. Granted, he’d taken over a struggling side but the early signs weren’t promising.
League Two’s movers and shakers
Rob Fielding takes a look at which clubs have done what business in the summer transfer window.
A selection of the quirkiest football injuries
Injuries are a part and parcel of the sport. Nobody likes to see serious injuries, but they are simply a fact of the game. Throughout the years, there have been a number of quirky and downright bizarre football injuries.
Euro 2020: best under the radar bets
It’s hard to believe Euro 2020 is less than one year away. It seems like only yesterday that the 2018 World Cup ended (in tears for England), and now another campaign is just around the corner.
Is VAR a good or a bad thing?
A look at the controversial VAR system.
What will Port Vale need to do to compete next season?
James Russell thinks success is a long-term project and realistically Vale will need to work hard to push for the play-off places this season.
Football League needs to be more proactive with damaging club owners
The situation at Bury is just the latest example of a club descending into chaos as the Football League does nothing.
Can England build on World Cup performance with UEFA Nations League win?
After reaching the semi-final in last year’s World Cup, it was important for England to build on that performance. They’ve certainly been able to do just that, and June sees them attempting to win the first-ever UEFA Nations League.
New Port Vale owners provide real sense of optimism
Our correspondent feels that a “new chapter is unfolding at Vale Park” as a summer rebuild looms.
Déjà vu?
Barry believes in Déjà vu and here’s a Port Vale related story involving that very phenomenon.
That’s our ship, it’s leaving without us
It’s Wednesday 6th April, 1960 and Barry is sightseeing in Colombo, Ceylon now Sri Lanka.
Have you heard about the non-FIFA European Championships?
The CONIFA federation may be one of the most fascinating International football associations that you’ve never heard of.
The overlooked Port Vale January signing who may just be a key player next season
Rob Fielding says it’s a long shot but will a recent signing be a canny piece of business by the club?
How Much Do Premier League Clubs Pay Their Agents?
Premier League clubs pay their agents millions of pounds every year for some of the best players. Find out just how much some of the teams spent last year.
The UK’s Favourite Football Players – Why We Love Them
In this article we discuss some of the nation’s favourite footballers and why we love them.
Port Vale efforts to promote diversity deserve praise not moans
Rob Fielding says fans should be applauding not criticising the clubs attempts to promote diversity at Vale Park.
Leading Port Vale Supporters Club official: please stay calm and show respect during Crewe game
Malcolm Hirst, vice chair of the Supporters Club has appealed to Port Vale fans to avoid discrimatory behaviour during the match against rivals Crewe.
Port Vale must find cover for Manny Oyeleke next season
When fit Manny Oyeleke has proved his worth for the Valiants but James Russell says Vale need to have an alternative if he is unavailable.
The Bookkeeper
Barry Edge recalls another memorable experience in the mid-1980s as his memoirs continue.
OVF opinion: a club owner willfully damaging the club should be condemned
OVF founder and editor Rob Fielding utterly condemns Norman Smurthwaite’s intentions to put the club into administration if an acceptable bid does not come forward.
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.
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.
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