New owners should ignore fans at their peril
Rob Fielding argues that although new owners could run the club in the way they want, he hopes that they will maintain an open dialogue with the fans and in particular, with the Supporters Club.
OVF founder Rob Fielding offers his own opinion on all things Port Vale.
Rob Fielding argues that although new owners could run the club in the way they want, he hopes that they will maintain an open dialogue with the fans and in particular, with the Supporters Club.
It’s been a good week for the Valiants and Rob Fielding reflects on a number of positives both on and off the pitch…
OVF founder Rob Fielding says he agrees wholeheartedly with Mick Cullerton’s comments at the weekend, he responds to accusations of OVF being a Mo Chaudry “propaganda machine” and he says he wants fans to remain empowered whichever person or persons eventually takes over the club. Rob Fielding writes… Wise words from Mick “I don’t always […]
OVF editor Rob Fielding says that while Micky Adams is not perfect, he deserves our praise as his “admiration for the straight-talking Yorkshireman has grown and grown in recent days…”
Rob Fielding says “what a difference a meeting makes” as he praises the Supporters Club and administrator Bob Young for giving us an update on events at Vale Park.
Rob Fielding says that neither the Supporters Club, nor pro-change groups are to blame for this sorry mess, but the blame does have to be laid squarely at the feet of the club’s administrators.
Rob Fielding believes that Port Vale’s plans to gain Academy status show welcome long-term ambition and perhaps gives a hint of Keith Ryder’s ambitions for the club….
All Vale fans know this already… but Rob Fielding ponders another crucial week for Port Vale FC. And Fielding repeats his appeal for the club’s administrators to help calm anxious fans and keep them updated as events unfold.
Rob Fielding says that while he appreciates the Supporters Club’s call not to “panic” he still feels that eight weeks without an official club statement on the prospect of leaving administration is not acceptable.
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that following the recent comments from the Football League, he thinks “it’s high time the administrators justified their large fees and issued a statement”…
OVF founder Rob Fielding argues that it’s high time we appreciated what former players achieved for our club rather than simply jeering their every move when they return to Vale Park.
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that after all the efforts taken to ensure that Port Vale supporters stand up for themselves, calls for blind faith in new owner Keith Ryder are “condescending and duplicitous.” Fielding argues that he hopes Ryder is a huge success, but if he isn’t he “and all other Port Vale fans […]
OVF founder Rob Fielding responds to recent criticism of online forums from Port Vale manager Micky Adams. Fielding says Adams not only got his facts wrong, but he is asking the impossible in demanding rumours to stop.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says that it’s OK to be upset when key players leave the club, but he’s also happy to wait and see who replaces them before pushing the panic button. Fielding argues that extreme views about the departures are wrong and he urges a common-sense approach to the departures.
OVF editor Rob Fielding looks back at Micky Adams’ full-back signings . Fielding says a left-back should be top of the summer wishlist and hopes that this signing proves to be fourth time lucky for the Port Vale manager.
OVF founder Rob Fielding argues that the Port Vale squad does not need major restructuring and that he doesn’t agree with criticism of Micky Adams’ decision to offer contracts to the vast majority of his squad.
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that following the club’s end of season awards, he’d like to nominate defender John McCombe as deserving of more reward.
OVF founder Rob Fielding says he’s “staggered” by some recent supporters’ comments about top scorer Marc Richards and says “keeping the services of a proven goalscorer should be the manager’s top summer priority.”
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that the unity and strength of the supporters is vital in the event of future club crises. Fielding argues that the Supporters Club have shown how strong a united fanbase can be and that fans should continue to rally around it.
OVF founder Rob Fielding says he’s sticking by his call for potential new owner Keith Ryder to be open and honest with the Port Vale supporters.
In his latest blog posting, OVF founder Rob Fielding says he hopes that the club’s preferred bidder, Keith Ryder, will make off-pitch finances a priority. Rob argues that increased financial income will benefit both the local community and Micky Adams’s transfer budget, to boot…
Rob Fielding says that whilst potential owner Mo Chaudry has split opinion recently, Mo’s completely right about one thing – that is that any new owners of the club have to be open and honest with the fans.
Rob Fielding says that whilst potential owner Mo Chaudry has split opinion recently, Mo’s completely right about one thing – that is that any new owners of the club have to be open and honest with the fans.
In his latest opinion piece, OVF founder Rob Fielding takes issue with Mo Chaudry’s appeal for bidders to reveal their identities.
In his latest opinion piece, OVF founder Rob Fielding says that he feels that the players and managers need a reality check after their recent comments criticising the club’s administrators. Rob adds that although it’s harsh, his first priority is the survival of his football club, not the sensitivities of players and coaching staff.
In his latest opinion piece, OVF founder Rob Fielding says that while Mo Chaudry’s interest in the club should be welcomed, he will still be keeping an open mind on which bid is best for the club.
On a grim Monday for Port Vale fans, OVF founder Rob Fielding repeats his plea for the board to move aside now, before it’s too late.