I’m repeating myself – but Port Vale needs a new and dynamic owner
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.
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OVF founder Rob Fielding offers his own opinion on all things Port Vale.
Vale are at a 36 year low and fans are moaning because they care
OVF editor Rob Fielding reflects on the club’s lowest position for 36 years and thinks the long-suffering fans deserve better.
Michael Brown’s Port Vale squad appears unbalanced
OVF editor Rob Fielding wonders if Michael Brown’s Port Vale squad strikes the right balance particularly upfront.
Terrible tactics and dodgy signings leave Michael Brown skating on thin ice
Yes, it’s only four games into the season but the Vale’s awful run of form is giving much cause for concern argues Rob Fielding.
Opinion: one season on and the Port Vale squad still looks unbalanced
Despite a busy summer, the Port Vale squad this season looks to be an unbalanced one, Rob Fielding argues.
Problems on the pitch but the bigger picture is the ownership of Port Vale
OVF editor Rob Fielding says that while this has been a terrible week on the pitch, off-pitch matters such as the sale of the club should still remain the top priority
Opinion: Brown’s additions have one crucial shared achievement
OVF editor Rob Fielding points out that several of the new signings have something in common that could benefit the Valiants.
Players are on holiday – complaining about lack of new signings now is ridiculous
OVF editor Rob Fielding is bemused by some complaints about the club’s lack of new arrivals.
Colin Garlick has done well but the long-term aim must be a new owner
The OVF editor is encouraged by the progress made by CEO Colin Garlick but he still believes the long-term goal should still be new ownership.
Opinion: time to go, please take the Synectics offer Norman
OVF editor Rob Fielding thinks that owner Norman Smurthwaite should sell the club to Synectics Solutions.
Opinion: after relegation, reduce the asking price and sell to owners who care about Vale
OVF editor Rob Fielding thinks the most crucial decision that could be made this summer concerns selling the club to new owners.
OVF wishes Port Vale FC good luck…
OVF editor Rob Fielding wants to wish Port Vale FC the very best of luck ahead of Sunday’s game against Fleetwood.
Vale need to learn on-field lessons to avoid a repeat of this season
It’s fair to say that Port Vale FC is not a happy place at the moment. The defeat to Chesterfield leaves Vale with a mounting task to stay up. So what has gone wrong at Vale Park?
I think Mick Cullerton was spot on with his comments…
The BBC Radio Stoke summariser pulled no punches in his reappearance on the station and this Vale fan agrees with his sentiments about the selling price and declining attendances.
I believe Norman Smurthwaite should sell, but only to the right people
Rob Fielding hopes that the club isn’t sold to a hedge fund and he believes there are options that will allow the owner to sell the club to the right people.
Port Vale fans can’t form an opinion without knowing bidders’ intentions
OVF editor Rob Fielding says it is an impossible task for fans to make a decision on whether Norman Smurthwaite should sell the club.
Time will tell if Vale deadline deals were good business
It’s difficult to judge whether Vale’s moves in the transfer window will help or hinder the club.
Port Vale need to appoint a proper CEO with a long-term vision for the club
Rob Fielding says that mistakes in managerial appointments and supporter apathy show why the club really needs a proper CEO who can plan for the long-term development of the club.
Make a quick appointment or make Brown caretaker till season’s end
OVF editor Rob Fielding says that uncertainty over the manager’s position could damage the club’s chances on the pitch.
Ribeiro may be gone but Vale still have plenty to sort out
Rob Fielding says that it was right for Bruno Ribeiro to leave the club but the Valiants now face a crucial period where they need to sort things out both on and off the pitch.
OVF Opinion: Port Vale deserve praise for inviting asylum seekers to game
Port Vale invited eleven children from families seeking asylum to watch the game against Northampton Town.
Whisper it quietly but Ribeiro’s long-term planning may yet bring success
OVF editor Rob Fielding says that keeping faith with Bruno Ribeiro may just help bring about a youthful and talented squad for future seasons.
Vale need to tie-up Streete contract before the window re-opens
At the risk of repeating himself, OVF editor Rob Fielding urges the club to discuss a new contract with star defender Remie Streete.
Are these the issues Vale need to resolve to make this season a success?
OVF editor Rob Fielding ponders what he believes are nine key issues affecting the club at this time…
Port Vale’s most important game of the season
OVF editor Rob Fielding says it’s a no brainer that the FA Cup tie against Hartlepool United is Port Vale’s most important game of the season so far.
Cheers not jeers helped Cicilia now fans need to give youngster time to develop
OVF editor Rob Fielding says it’s easy to dismiss Rigino Cicilia’s skills but fans should remember he has had one full league game for the club and is still learning.
Port Vale’s faith in youth could still pay off for Norman Smurthwaite
Trusting in youngsters could see a big money sale plus the possibility of more to come says OVF editor Rob Fielding.
Time for Port Vale to call on old heads to reverse this slump?
OVF editor Rob Fielding wonders if the FA Cup game against Stevenage is the time for Vale to rely on proven experience over potential.
Signs of plan B? Are Vale increasingly putting their faith in experience?
OVF editor Rob Fielding wonders if a clutch of experienced signings is a sign of a new direction for the club. And it’s no bad thing, he argues…
A moment when football can be the greater game…
OVF editor Rob Fielding was privileged to see a play called the Greater Game about the Footballers Regiment and the sacrifice undertaken by Leyton Orient players.
