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.
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OVF founder Rob Fielding offers his own opinion on all things Port Vale.
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.
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.
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.
Opinion: miracle worker required, please apply to Port Vale FC
Rob Fielding says that while the club have finally made the right decision by removing Darren Moore, it may still be too late to keep their League One status.
Opinion: it’s baffling why Port Vale’s owners are not making a managerial change
Rob Fielding says that it’s bizarre that after a run of ten League games without a win and with a side ten points adrift of safety that the Port Vale owners are not considering a change of manager.
Four thoughts after Port Vale’s draw with Luton: Byers’ best form?
Rob Fielding thought there were some pleasing aspects to be taken from Port Vale’s draw including the form of George Byers.
Six thoughts after the win over Barnsley – a rare event, a Trophy win with potential long-term consequences
Rob Fielding thinks there are plenty of positives to be taken from the midweek Trophy win over Barnsley.
Opinion: are Port Vale repeating their mistakes and sleepwalking to another relegation?
Rob Fielding thinks there are worrying parallels between this season and the awful 2023-24 relegation campaign – and the club don’t seem to have learnt their lessons.
Opinion: ten problems Port Vale are facing at the moment
Rob Fielding thinks the club is in deep trouble with at least ten issues to get right and soon. Here’s his list…
Opinion: Port Vale owners face a big decision over the manager, they may need to act soon
Rob Fielding says the Port Vale owners face a big decision over whether to stick or twist – but if it’s the latter then they need to move now.
Opinion: Ojo adds a point of difference to the Port Vale midfield and should be starting League games
Rob Fielding says one lesson from an otherwise meaningless Football League Trophy game was that Funso Ojo can prove to be a point of difference in midfield.
Stop the rotation? Play two upfront? Sack the manager? What can turn Vale’s poor form around?
After Vale moved worryingly into the relegation picture, some serious questions are being asked about how to address the slump. Here’s the views of Rob Fielding.