Too powerful, too self-interested – will the Premier League kill the FA Cup?
Reports in national newspapers on Tuesday suggest that the Premier League are attempting to change the FA Cup competition. They must be stopped.
OVF founder Rob Fielding offers his own opinion on all things Port Vale.
Reports in national newspapers on Tuesday suggest that the Premier League are attempting to change the FA Cup competition. They must be stopped.
The subject of “negative” Vale fans has been much debated in recent weeks – here’s the view of the OVF editor.
OVF editor Rob Fielding believes it would be a huge risk to sell the football club and not the Vale Park stadium.
Rob Fielding outlines his own personal wishlist of items that should be high on the agenda of any future Port Vale owner.
Rob Fielding doesn’t believe claims of “manager’s favourites” and he’s brought out the stats to try and prove it.
The OVF editor says some criticism is justified but much of the manager’s work has been under appreciated by his critics.
Rob Fielding says that away from the action on the pitch, supporters should show their support for fellow fans on Saturday.
It’s probably fair to say that the jury’s out on Vale’s performance at the half-way stage and here are some possible areas of improvement.
Even by Port Vale standards, it has been a remarkable week, here we look at a few ways to mend bridges and maybe help get Vale back on track.
OVF editor Rob Fielding thinks it may well be time for the club to conduct any potential sale behind closed doors.
After a 72 hour period of incredible drama, OVF editor Rob Fielding believes most fans will want an end to the soap opera.
Rob Fielding understands that Rob Page’s future is in the balance – but whether he stays or goes – he hopes the club don’t rush into a snap decision.
Rob Fielding says some fans may need to change their opinions of Rob Page’s summer contract moves.
Rob Fielding thinks that Port Vale should name a full-strength side for Sunday’s game.
OVF Editor Rob Fielding wonders how the Valiants will cope in the absence of top-scorer Uche Ikpeazu.
OVF editor Rob Fielding is concerned at Port Vale’s inability to keep a clean sheet in recent games.
OVF editor Rob Fielding praises some sensible initiatives both on and off the Vale Park pitch…
OVF editor Rob Fielding says that the current side are almost unrecognisable from the outfit that played last season.
OVF Editor Rob Fielding would like to sing the praises of Port Vale’s defence this season.
OVF Editor Rob Fielding argues that the police must learn to work better with the football club.
OVF editor Rob Fielding is both pleased and excited after some splendid summer transfer dealing by the club.
OVF Editor Rob Fielding repeats an argument he’s made many times on the OVF Forum.
OVF Editor Rob Fielding believes that there is no excuse for excessive policing charges and that recent court cases could open the way for Vale to take legal action if there is any evidence of such behaviour.
Rob Fielding thinks that the news that Vale are seeking to add the former Co-Op site could be the most significant move of the summer.
OVF editor Rob Fielding celebrates an impressive week of transfer business by Port Vale FC.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says the Vale’s budget is sustainable while Tom Pope purchasers Bury are engaged in a massive financial gamble.
OVF editor Rob Fielding has been an advocate of a new ground for some time – but the sticking point would be funding the move.