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.
Blogs
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.
He was not just another Jones
In this latest anecdote from Barry there’s a lot of Jones involved and some Welsh telepathy to boot…
Which players could leave Port Vale in the January transfer window?
With a month until the window re-opens which Port Vale players could possibly leave the club…
4,100 away, 300 home – do ticket sales reveal Vale fans’ attitude to Checkatrade game?
Port Vale fans’ enthusiasm for a game against a Stoke City U21 side is evident by the latest ticket news ahead of the fixture.
Football League signs new TV deal – but it’s controversial
The Football League signs a new TV deal with Sky Television – but it could trigger a revolt amongst clubs.
Nocturnal Runners
Barry Edge’s latest memoir tells of two nocturnal runners – one chasing the other.
Former Port Vale full-back to scrutinise PFA chief Gordon Taylor’s role?
The controversial regime of the Professional Footballers Association’s CEO Gordon Taylor looks set to be under scrutiny if former Vale player Ben Purkiss has his way.
It may be loathed but is the Checkatrade Trophy benefiting Port Vale?
Is the much maligned Checkatrade Trophy helping Neil Aspin’s side this season?
BBC Radio Stoke’s Checkatrade snub shows rank hypocrisy
After Tuesday night’s game, previous comments will now come back to haunt the BBC Radio Stoke sports team.
Why Port Vale should be targeting a play-off berth in 2018/19
Our correspondent thinks the Valiants have the potential to be in promotion contention this season.
Aspin should take the credit for lifting Vale out of the gloom
Our correspondent thinks the manager has proved his “credentials” with the club’s comeback from the chastening Lincoln loss.
My sister was fit to be tied
Barry Edge’s memoir concerns a very angry sibling, a glass floor and a trip to Blackpool.
And don’t you point that gun at me!
Another anecdote from Barry Edge this one concerning a bizarre incident en route to a holiday…