Opinion – completing the Lorne St fundraising would address many recent fan complaints
Rob Fielding says that opening the unused portion of the Lorne Street stand would help address fans’ concerns over Vale Park’s reduced home capacity.
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OVF founder Rob Fielding offers his own opinion on all things Port Vale.
United Valiants – time to bin the boos and back the boys
Rob Fielding argues that this is the crunch time of the season and the time for all fans to unite with their support of the team.
Four thoughts after Port Vale’s win over Sutton – Benning hits his best form?
Rob Fielding shares his views after the home victory over Sutton United and he thinks left wingback Mal Benning played a key part in the win.
Four thoughts after Vale’s win over Mansfield – no more moans about the loans…
Rob Fielding says that recent games have shown that the club did do their homework when recruiting loanees Ryan Edmondson and Kian Harratt.
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.
Four thoughts after Vale’s win over Scunthorpe United – James Wilson shows his class
Rob Fielding says it was great to see strike James Wilson’s quality shine against Scunthorpe United.
A marker for a good season – four thoughts after the battling Port Vale win over Hartlepool
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.
Opinion: everything is going right for Port Vale during purple patch
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…
Opinion: what a difference a year makes for Port Vale
Rob Fielding compares contrasting FA Cup first round fortunes for Port Vale FC for this season and the previous campaign.
When do we mention the ‘p’ word? Thoughts after the Port Vale wins over Crawley and Colchester
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…
Answers his critics in style – thoughts after Port Vale’s midweek draw with Mansfield Town
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.
Thoughts after Port Vale’s Orient and Rochdale wins – squad depth looks good
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.
Options across the board – four thoughts after Port Vale’s win at Scunthorpe
Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after Darrell Clarke’s impressive side pick up their third win in a row.
Four thoughts after the Port Vale win over Harrogate Town – the omens are good
Rob Fielding thinks the composed home win over Harrogate Town could be the sign of a club on the up…
Competition across the board – five thoughts about Port Vale’s season so far…
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.
Four thoughts on Port Vale after the season’s first four games
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…
Five thoughts after Port Vale’s loss to Grimsby Town
An end to a magnificent Port Vale spell on and off the pitch – Rob Fielding reflects on Port Vale’s loss to Grimsby Town.
Five thoughts after Port Vale’s away win over Barrow
Clarke appears to have motivated the entire squad: Rob Fielding shares five thoughts after Port Vale’s away win over Barrow on Tuesday evening.
Four thoughts after Port Vale’s away draw with Carlisle Utd
What changes will Clarke make? Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after Port Vale’s unbeaten run stretches to seven games.
Opinion: refreshing to hear the new Port Vale manager pull no punches
Rob Fielding says it’s refreshing to hear a truthful post-match interview with new Port Vale FC manager Darrell Clarke.
Port Vale Director of Football is no quick fix but shows long-term thinking
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.
All smiles at Vale Park – this summer shows clear signs of a club on the up
Rob Fielding says that while this summer has been a testing time for the whole country, the Valiants are a rare ray of sunshine.
Opinion: good bye Nathan Smith and good luck
Rob Fielding is bemused why some Port Vale fans feel that defender Nathan Smith has somehow “let the club down” by wanting to leave.
“Port Vale could not have better people in charge to guide us through this crisis”
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.
This is the best time to be a Port Vale fan since 2013
It’s good news and more good news at the moment – Rob Fielding is in celebratory mood…
Talking Point: young midfielders stake claim for regular partnership?
Rob Fielding says that strong performances from youngsters Scott Burgess and Jake Taylor could see them both establish regular starting places in midfield.
Opinion: Vale benefit from Trophy games as Askey demonstrates advantages of squad rotation
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.