Gerry Fielding, Vale fan since 1946 and the inspiration for onevalefan – an obituary
Rob Fielding pays tribute to his father, a long-standing Port Vale fan, who passed away earlier this week.
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Rob Fielding pays tribute to his father, a long-standing Port Vale fan, who passed away earlier this week.
Rob Fielding says it was great to see strike James Wilson’s quality shine against Scunthorpe United.
Rob Fielding thinks that ground-out wins like the home victory over Hartlepool will be vital if the Valiants are to go on and have a successful season.
Rob Fielding says he can’t see anything for fans to criticise as the club goes goal crazy, brings in the cup cash and key players return from injury…
Rob Fielding compares contrasting FA Cup first round fortunes for Port Vale FC for this season and the previous campaign.
Rob Fielding has been mightily impressed with the resilience, depth and fortitude of this Port Vale side and while it’s too soon to consider the team’s final league position, he is starting to get excited about the team’s prospects…
Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after Port Vale’s 1-1 draw with Mansfield Town and says that goalkeeper Lucas Covolan’s display was a great response to his critics.
Rob Fielding shares his views after Port Vale picked up back-to-back wins over Leyton Orient and Rochdale in League Two and the Football League Trophy.
Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after Darrell Clarke’s impressive side pick up their third win in a row.
Rob Fielding thinks the composed home win over Harrogate Town could be the sign of a club on the up…
Rob Fielding has some thoughts on Port Vale’s 2021-22 season so far and one of the positives is the competition for places within the squad.
After three games in the League and another in the Cup, we look at some talking points including the formation and the role of David Worrall within it…
With England and Denmark set to square up for a place in the final of the European Championships, excitement is beginning to build. For England, the chance to reach their first major international final since the 1966 World Cup triumph is hugely exciting, while Denmark will be hoping to continue their staggering run to the […]
An end to a magnificent Port Vale spell on and off the pitch – Rob Fielding reflects on Port Vale’s loss to Grimsby Town.
Clarke appears to have motivated the entire squad: Rob Fielding shares five thoughts after Port Vale’s away win over Barrow on Tuesday evening.
What changes will Clarke make? Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after Port Vale’s unbeaten run stretches to seven games.
Rob Fielding says it’s refreshing to hear a truthful post-match interview with new Port Vale FC manager Darrell Clarke.
Rob Fielding says that while he can understand fans’ frustrations, there is a long-term logic in the club’s appointment as it looks to move with the footballing times.
Malcolm Hirst looks at the issues facing fans when stadia are open – and hopes the authorities will answer some key questions…
Rob Fielding says that while this summer has been a testing time for the whole country, the Valiants are a rare ray of sunshine.
Rob Fielding is bemused why some Port Vale fans feel that defender Nathan Smith has somehow “let the club down” by wanting to leave.
As world sport is rocked and largely shut down by the coronavirus, Rob Fielding says there was still a glimmer of good news coming from Vale Park.
It’s good news and more good news at the moment – Rob Fielding is in celebratory mood…
Rob Fielding says that strong performances from youngsters Scott Burgess and Jake Taylor could see them both establish regular starting places in midfield.
There’s usually not much to talk about after a Football League Trophy game but this season has proved somewhat different for Port Vale, says Rob Fielding.
The situation at Bury is just the latest example of a club descending into chaos as the Football League continues to do nothing.
Rob Fielding says it’s a long shot but will a recent signing be a canny piece of business by the club?