An end to the madness as Football League suspends Whole Game Solution
The news that the Football League has ceased talks about the Whole Game Solution should be greeted with relief by football fans.
Football matters
Blog postings about football but not necessarily involving Port Vale FC.
A moment when football can be the greater game…
OVF editor Rob Fielding was privileged to see a play called the Greater Game about the Footballers Regiment and the sacrifice undertaken by Leyton Orient players.
Football League rule out B teams and the Old Firm
The Football League have announced that any possible reform of the English structure will not involve the introduction of Premier League B teams or the Old Firm clubs into the pyramid.
Reaction to the controversial Football League Trophy games – in tweets
It’s fair to say that the revamped Football League Trophy has been very controversial. Here’s how Twitter reacted…
85% of Port Vale fans won’t attend Trophy game against Derby County B side
A poll on the OVF website has revealed that 85% of fans who voted will not attend Port Vale’s Football League Trophy game against a Derby County B side.
Re-vamped Football League Trophy plans slammed by fans groups
Details of the schedule for this season’s re-vamped Football League Trophy have been published and greeted with a chorus of disapproval from fans’ groups.
B sides: Seven reasons why the Football League got it wrong
Rob Fielding opposes the recent decision to allow Premier League Academy sides (aka B sides) into the Johnstone’s Paints Trophy.
Premier League pay £1m to allow B teams into JPT
Premier League money may have ruined the Johnstone’s Paints Trophy competition and caused serious concerns about the future competitiveness of the Football League.
How does Roy manage his striking options?
A rare day without a Vale news story gives us a chance to look ahead to Euro 2016 and examine Roy Hodgson’s striking options.
Suggested read: talking points from the Football League proposals
While this website opposes the proposed new Football League proposals as financially damaging and poorly thought-out, there is a need for balance so here is an article looking at the proposals in depth.
New Football League plans are “utterly ridiculous”
Controversial new plans for reforming the Football League have come under attack for being an “utterly ridiculous argument.”
The Bradford fire disaster, remembering the 56
As football fans, we want to turn away from Port Vale matters for a moment and remember the tragic events of the 11th May 1985.
Suggested Read: Potential FA Chairman has strong Premier League links
The Against League 3 website is worried that Dave Richards’ Premier League interests could adversely affect lower league clubs but as usual fans will have “absolutely zero say” in his appointment.
Too powerful, too self-interested – will the Premier League kill the FA Cup?
Reports in national newspapers on Tuesday suggest that the Premier League are attempting to change the FA Cup competition. They must be stopped.
Blackpool FC and the importance of free speech
Recent legal action by the Oyston family against a number of Blackpool fans has prompted this article by OVF editor Rob Fielding.
Hereford make a mockery of FA rules
Regular visitors to the OVF forum will have noted several updates on the farcical situation at Hereford United. Here’s OVF editor Rob Fielding with another update.
Salisbury: a ‘fraudster’ and sweet FA
In this feature we look at former FA Cup opponents Salisbury City and the failure of the FA’s fit and proper person’s test to remove an owner labelled a “fraudster” by the city’s MP.
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