Non-League deals are sensible gambles just don’t expect too much
2018-07-27
The OVF editor thinks it is too much to expect every “chancer” to fire this season.Read More →
Longest serving list shows continuity breeds success
2018-06-04
Rob Fielding says the club should learn a lesson by perusing the longest serving managers list.Read More →
Opinion: despite the Q&A, Port Vale’s finances don’t add up
2018-03-25
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.Read More →
Vale need clear long-term plans and if not, a change of ownership
2018-02-11
Rob Fielding says the club need to either produce a long-term, coherent vision or sell to new owners who can deliver that vision.Read More →
Opinion: Hugill fee shows that having a clear transfer policy works
2018-02-01
Rob Fielding says that the Jordan Hugill fee justifies the creation of a development squad and that fans and owner should now show some patience with the club’s focus on developing non-league talent.Read More →
Opinion: Struggling Vale cannot afford another deadline disaster
2018-01-29
Rob Fielding says that a second successive appalling transfer window could send the club spiralling into danger.Read More →
Aspin is taking Vale in right direction but he is no miracle worker
2018-01-22
OVF editor Rob Fielding says some fans have unrealistic expectations of the Port Vale manager.Read More →
A few words of praise for Port Vale’s unsung stars
2018-01-02
Rob Fielding would like to praise some unsung members of the Port Vale FC’s backroom team.Read More →
A good Friday for Port Vale FC
2017-12-22
OVF editor Rob Fielding praises two positive pieces of news from the club.Read More →
Yes, Vale are in trouble but Aspin is still the right man for the job
2017-11-27
Rob Fielding thinks Neil Aspin deserves to be backed and reports of calls for his head are frankly, ridiculous.Read More →
Can the locally produced class of 2017 bring Port Vale a bright future?
2017-11-13
OVF editor Rob Fielding is delighted to see a Vale squad which now contains a spine of locally developed talent.Read More →
Closed transfer window leaves Dream Team with unbalanced squad
2017-10-08
Rob Fielding says it’s going to be tough to turn fortunes around with the squad that Vale possess and an inability to change it until January.Read More →
Opinion: the best possible appointments, I’m backing the dream team
2017-10-04
OVF editor Rob Fielding praises the joint appointment of John Rudge and Neil Aspin.Read More →
Port Vale need experience not another managerial gamble
2017-09-29
OVF editor Rob Fielding believes it is vital an experienced manager takes charge of the club.Read More →
In my view Coleman would bring success to Vale but would he want to come?
2017-09-28
OVF editor Rob Fielding would love to see John Coleman in charge at Vale Park but he can’t see it happening…Read More →
Dear Norman Smurthwaite, you misquoted me, here’s what I actually said…
2017-09-17
On BBC Radio Stoke owner Norman Smurthwaite said that OVF’s editorial had asked for an owner with charismatic charm. The actual editorial appealed for something quite different.Read More →
I’m repeating myself – but Port Vale needs a new and dynamic owner
2017-09-14
OVF editor Rob Fielding says that while in the short-term a new manager is required, the bigger problem remains the ownership and direction of the club.Read More →
Vale are at a 36 year low and fans are moaning because they care
2017-09-04
OVF editor Rob Fielding reflects on the club’s lowest position for 36 years and thinks the long-suffering fans deserve better.Read More →