OVF opinion: a club owner willfully damaging the club should be condemned
OVF founder and editor Rob Fielding utterly condemns Norman Smurthwaite’s intentions to put the club into administration if an acceptable bid does not come forward.
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OVF founder and editor Rob Fielding utterly condemns Norman Smurthwaite’s intentions to put the club into administration if an acceptable bid does not come forward.
Rob Fielding hails the thousands appealing for change at the club but says this could be a long-term protest campaign.
In this fictional account, our correspondent imagines a desperately gloomy situation for our club in a couple of year’s time…
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that the the club needs to be sold to a new owner and for that reason he is backing the Black and Gold protests.
After Charlton Athletic fans successfully get their Valley ground re-listed as a community asset, Rob Fielding thinks it’s something for Port Vale supporter groups to consider.
There will be an outpouring of respect at clubs across the country this weekend as a tribute to Gordon Banks who sadly passed away this week.
OVF editor Rob Fielding feels the club’s League future could be in danger after a desperately underwhelming transfer window.
OVF Editor Rob Fielding says it’s vital that the club gets its next managerial appointment right.
Vale may have to pay over the odds to bring in proven quality and avoid the failures of the last two windows.
Columnists Malcolm Hirst and Mark Walton ponder whether a managerial change is needed at Vale Park.
Port Vale Supporters Club vice chair Malcolm Hirst says the recent fans forum on the Checkatrade Trophy did little to address supporters’ concerns.
OVF editor Rob Fielding applauds the views of prominent Stoke City supporter Malcolm Clarke on Tuesday’s Checkatrade incidents.
The Football League signs a new TV deal with Sky Television – but it could trigger a revolt amongst clubs.
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.
Is the much maligned Checkatrade Trophy helping Neil Aspin’s side this season?
Rob Fielding ponders how Port Vale can keep the forward momentum after ending their away hoodoo at the Alexandra stadium.
Columnist Malcolm Hirst thinks two Vale players have done enough to earn early contract extensions.
Port Vale Supporters Club vice chairman Malcolm Hirst spoke to OVF’s Rob Fielding to explain recent changes.
One of the changes made by manager Neil Aspin on Saturday was the lack of veteran faces in the Vale squad says Rob Fielding.
Fans for Malcolm Hirst updates OVF viewers on a Port Vale game to promote Fans for Diversity…
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says he “would like to see Aspin given the time to build a squad.”
Football League chief executive Shaun Harvey says introducing VAR to league matches is a “fair way away”.
The Football League AGM will discuss whether to abandon extra-time in the League Cup, the future of matchday programmes and the “ABBA” penalty system.
Rob Fielding says the club should learn a lesson by perusing the longest serving managers list.
Port Vale finances: Rob Fielding says that one conclusion that many fans will draw from the Q&A meeting with Norman Smurthwaite on Thursday is that the club’s finances just don’t seem to add up.
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says ahead of the supporters’ meeting it’s time to “stand down Norman, stand down please…”
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says there are simply no excuses for the fans hell-bent on violence at the Grimsby Town match…