I hope this dispute can be resolved quickly
OVF editor Rob Fielding says he’s hoping for a swift end for the dispute between Port Vale FC and the local newspaper.
OVF founder Rob Fielding offers his own opinion on all things Port Vale.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says he’s hoping for a swift end for the dispute between Port Vale FC and the local newspaper.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says it’s high time Micky Adams received fulsome praise for some “terribly brave” decisions in recent weeks.
In Rob Fielding’s latest blog, he takes a deliberately ironic look at Port Vale gossip and rumours.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says this latest column is solely to issue praise for Port Vale – both on and off the pich.
OVF editor Rob Fielding is full of praise for Norman Smurthwaite’s statement despite what some readers may think…
OVF editor Rob Fielding hopes that Port Vale Football Club will continue to treat past players with respect and dignity. Rob Fielding writes… One of the more pleasing aspects of the joint-tenure of Paul Wildes and Norman Smurthwaite was the publication of a document which set out their vision or philosophy for the club. What […]
Rob Fielding says that while Norman Smurthwaite has done some great things, he has some constructive criticism about the club’s relationship with its customers.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says the situation regarding the manager’s contract needs to be sorted by the end of this year, so that the club can move forward – either under Micky Adams or without him.
OVF editor Rob Fielding hopes that two deeply regrettable incidents do not become three and an embarrassment to the club.
OVF editor Rob Fielding applauds the fans who reported racist chanting at Vale Park and agrees with the club that fans engaged in racist chanting should be booted out. Rob Fielding writes… I applaud the proper Vale supporters who reported the racist chanting last weekend. They are proper fans… Since I opened the OVF forum […]
Rob Fielding reflects on some “remarkably good off-pitch work”, hopes that the players rise to the task and pays tribute to OVF administrator Pete Tindall.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says that fans bemoaning the signing of Anthony Griffith need to think again – as Griff could play a key role next season.
OVF editor Rob Fielding isn’t disappointed that Vale haven’t produced a string of headline-grabbing signings this summer. Instead, he praises the relatively unsung, long-term work that has gone on this summer and feels that it bodes well for the future of the club.
In his latest column, Rob Fielding says that “Monday night’s performance did much to quell any doubts about how Norman Smurthwaite will fare” and “the early signs are promising…”
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that while the departure of Paul Wildes is “not ideal news” he thinks that fans should “not get completely downhearted yet” as Norman Smurthwaite claims to have a long-term commitment to the club.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says the club is united once more and that he’s hoping to see the Valiants in League One by 5pm on Saturday.
OVF founder Rob Fielding was impressed after meeting Chairman Paul Wildes and CEO Norman Smurthwaite on Tuesday evening and he believes the club’s owners appreciate the value of fans’ websites such as this one.
The following article is a personal appeal from OVF editor Rob Fielding for the fans to rally around the team and offer our support.
Rob Fielding is still reeling from the events of the last 24 hours, but in light of Micky Adams’ comments about abuse from fans, he makes the point that “respect runs both ways.”
Rob Fielding doesn’t have a solution to Port Vale’s problems – and he thinks that inability to influence events on the pitch is the main reason why so many supporters are getting frustrated.
OVF founder Rob Fielding argues that it was unfair for Port Vale manager Micky Adams to single out online fans for criticism earlier this week.
OVF founder Rob Fielding hopes that fans will continue to back the Supporters Club even though the club is going through a purple patch both on and off the pitch.
Rob Fielding reflects on a busy period of transfer activity both in and out of the club and ponders – will Vale’s player changes pay off?
OVF founder Rob Fielding has been impressed with Port Vale Chairman Paul Wildes’ use of social media to communicate with the fans. Fielding says it shows “how the revolution at Vale Park is rapidly gaining momentum.”
OVF editor Rob Fielding reflects on the differences between December 2012 and December 2011 and concludes that Vale fans should “thank their lucky stars” that things have changed for the better.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says that Vale fans who decided to take a stand against the inept Vale Park boardroom can be very proud of where the club stands at this moment.
OVF founder Rob Fielding agrees with an approach of “cautious optimism” for preferred bidder Paul Wildes and comments that even though the Supporters Club and Martin Tideswell have used the same phrase “nevertheless, I still think it’s worth reiterating.”