75 years a Vale fan: part seven of Stuart Dean’s Port Vale memoirs
The seventh instalment of long-standing Port Vale supporter Stuart Dean’s memoirs of decades supporting the club…
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Opinion: busy Port Vale transfer day perhaps poses more questions than answers
Rob Fielding says the signing of two forwards on loan has divided opinion among Port Vale supporters.
Opinion: Brady looks to adopt the sensible approach by strengthening spine
Rob Fielding thinks the first three Port Vale summer signings show a practical approach in improving Vale’s defensive capabilities.
75 years a Vale fan: part six of Stuart Dean’s Port Vale memoirs
The sixth instalment of long-standing Port Vale supporter Stuart Dean’s memoirs of decades supporting the club…
75 years a Vale fan: part five of Stuart Dean’s Port Vale memoirs
The fifth instalment of long-standing Port Vale supporter Stuart Dean’s memoirs of decades supporting the club…
Original Vale Park plans envisaged a huge Kop-style end terrace
(Updated with a new photograph) Back in the late 1940s Port Vale had grand plans for the Hamil End of the ground – we take a look at what was proposed…
75 years a Vale fan: part four of Stuart Dean’s Port Vale memoirs
The fourth instalment of long-standing Port Vale supporter Stuart Dean’s memoirs of decades supporting the club…
Port Vale’s first-ever promotion in 1930 – an amazing, against the odds triumph
Port Vale’s stunning promotion in 1930 was achieved despite some potentially devastating events. We take a look back at a remarkable landmark campaign.
75 years a Vale fan: part three of Stuart Dean’s Port Vale memoirs
The third instalment of long-standing Port Vale supporter Stuart Dean’s memoirs of decades supporting the club…
Opinion: a fit Ben Garrity is a key Port Vale player
Rob Fielding says fitness will be key as to whether tying skipper Ben Garrity to a new two-year deal is judged as a success or not.
75 years a Vale fan: part two of Stuart Dean’s Port Vale memoirs
The second instalment of long-standing Port Vale supporter Stuart Dean’s memoirs of decades supporting the club…
75 years a Vale fan: part one of Stuart Dean’s Port Vale memoirs
Long-standing Port Vale supporter Stuart Dean is sharing his memoirs of decades supporting the club on onevalefan.co.uk
Opinion: Port Vale retained list shows areas to strengthen as well as scale of the task
Rob Fielding says the make-up of the squad indicates at what areas require prioritisation but it may not be a quick fix.
Opinion – the board statement was right: “words alone” aren’t enough
Rob Fielding says that following relegation, Port Vale fans now expect actions not sweet talking from the club’s hierarchy.
Opinion: Jon Brady faces defining moment with summer squad rebuild
Rob Fielding offers his views on Jon Brady’s reign and looks at some of the looming decisions he’ll need to make during a vital pre-season.
Opinion: Port Vale losses of £6m are frightening and fans are right to be worried
Rob Fielding says the latest club accounts are a major cause for concern and argues that supporters are right to ask searching questions of the owners.
Opinion: a magnificent victory that will go down in Port Vale history
Rob Fielding thinks the win over Sunderland in the FA Cup fifth round will go down in the Port Vale history books.
Opinion: Port Vale’s huge debts are a mounting concern
Rob Fielding says the mounting debts under the current owners are an increasing cause for concern. He argues that “Vale’s losses seem huge in comparison with other similar clubs”.
Opinion – does Port Vale’s hierarchy need to step out of comfort zone and address key issues?
Rob Fielding says he’s worried by the silence at the club right now and thinks the loss of local newspaper coverage hasn’t helped as inhouse media interviews allow the club to stay in its ‘comfort zone’.
Opinion: let’s face it Port Vale are down and now face a crucial summer rebuild
Rob Fielding says “anyone watching the games knows the truth” Vale are heading to League Two and need a massive rebuild in the summer.
Opinion: does struggling Port Vale still need a Director of Football role?
The club may have been burned under the reign of David Flitcroft but just because the first appointment didn’t work doesn’t mean it’s a bad idea, Rob Fielding argues.
Opinion: departures prompt doubts and arrivals spark hope during controversial Port Vale transfer window
Rob Fielding says the club’s dealings during the transfer window have prompted controversy at times. Here’s his views on the club’s window activity.
Opinion: “that was an embarrassment to watch”
Where to start after the diabolical performance against Exeter City? Well, Rob Fielding has a go at covering at least some of the issues…
Opinion: is Rico Richards set to remain in loan limbo this season?
While Jon Brady has recalled loanees Jack Shorrock and James Plant, it looks like Rico Richards will remain at Walsall despite a lack of gametime.
Opinion: Curtis dig over “wasted” time at Vale leaves a sour taste in mouth
The OVF editor thinks new Plymouth Arygle signing Ronan Curtis’ parting shot at Port Vale was “crass” and “unnecessary”.
Opinion: new Port Vale manager Jon Brady is right, he has to deliver
Rob Fielding says that new manager Jon Brady was correct that results are the one thing that will matter during his Port Vale reign.