Don’t let underrated Pope leave
Rob Fielding argues that the club should be doing everything in its powers to keep hold of underrated striker Tom Pope.
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Rob Fielding argues that the club should be doing everything in its powers to keep hold of underrated striker Tom Pope.
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.
Rob Fielding argues that if Norman Smurthwaite is looking for a manager to unearth potential new talent, then Neil Aspin could be a prime candidate.
Long-serving Port Vale supporter and blogger Tom Bourne gives his views on Micky Adams’ departure from Vale Park.
Micky Adams is not known for keeping his feelings to himself and his interview following the defeat to Bristol City was one that raised eyebrows among Vale fans.
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.
In his latest personal blog, OVF editor Rob Fielding argues that he thinks it’s wrong to call for Micky Adams to go.
OVF editor Rob Fielding is appalled by the latest incident of racism at Vale Park.
OVF editor Rob Fielding thinks it’s right to praise manager Micky Adams after a hugely promising start to the season.
Rob Fielding reflects on how Vale have fared over the summer months and it’s fair to say that things are pretty positive at Vale Park right now.
If you were to mention a former Vale striker who turned into a popular Hereford manager, you’d probably think “Martin Foyle” but in actual fact, the former Valiant we’re talking about is a certain Peter Beadle.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says the club need to talk with key players before their contracts wind down.
The OVF website is launching a Twitter campaign to urge the club to reconsider its decision to end life-time season tickets.
Rob Fielding says he is not panicking about the exit of several players from the Valiants squad but he does feel that the club can learn some valuable lessons.
OVF editor Rob Fielding is baffled as to why a “straightforward” contract with “no problems” and already in the hands of solicitors is taking so long…
Rob Fielding says that rumours about a Vale player leaving shows why it is imperative for the Micky Adams contract debacle to come to an end.
Rob Fielding welcomes Norman Smurthwaite’s comments that he wants to listen to fans’ views but he also hopes this will not diminish the power of the Supporters Club.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says that the proposals put forward by FA Chairman Greg Dyke only benefit the Premier League and could destroy lower league football as we know it.
OVF editor Rob Fielding offers his views on the 2014 retained list. These are his personal views and you are very welcome to reply and disagree (or even agree) with them…
Rob Fielding says that recent news and developments at the club are promising and worthy of praise.
Rob Fielding says that the club deserve a rare but deserved spot of praise for their actions following the “Loftgate” training ground affair.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says Micky Adams’ recent comments about his effect on season ticket sales completely missed the point.
OVF editor Rob Fielding thinks that Rob Page will be named as the new Vale manager IF Micky Adams leaves the club.
Rob Fielding argues that it’s not in the club’s interests to delay a decision on Micky Adams’ future until the end of the season.
Rob Fielding says that the recent tweet from owner Norman Smurthwaite once again highlights the need for a CEO at the club.
OVF editor Rob Fielding reflects on Micky Adams’ threat to “quit” following a confrontation with the fans at Ashton Gate and concludes – he wants Adams to stay.
Rob Fielding says that cuts in the playing budget are bound to cause some discontent but the wider issue is – the club really needs a CEO.