My first car – a Triumph Mayflower
2018-06-19
In this message to the OVF editor, Barry Edge recalls the purchase of his first secondhand car…Read More →
A member for a shilling
2018-06-13
Barry Edge’s memoir reflects on the sad fact that the club’s history has always been about scraping around for economic survival…Read More →
Unbecoming to behave like silly sods
2018-06-02
In this memoir, Barry Edge recalls journeys to Vale Park to watch his beloved Port Vale play.Read More →
Churnet Valley, May 1945
2018-05-12
Barry Edge provides another of his memoirs – this time dating from the eve of the German surrender in World War Two…Read More →
Poem: some things never change…
2018-02-21
One lifelong Vale fan’s dedication to the club inspires Barry’s latest poem…Read More →
Poem: What the hell is going on?
2017-12-27
Barry taps into the excitement that is mounting as Neil Aspin revives Vale’s fortunes – heck, even Geosname is getting the buzz…Read More →
A poem in memory of Johnny Aitch
2017-12-17
Barry Edge has composed this verse in memory of forum legend Johnny Aitch who sadly passed away earlier this month.Read More →
When once I was a postman
2017-07-09
Barry is back with another tale from his days as a postman. This one involving a flying dog…Read More →
Say it with roses…
2017-06-04
Barry’s tale of late night treats has a twist in the tale as this latest memoir reveals…Read More →
A campside police raid
2017-05-28
In another humorous memoir, Barry recalls a memorable camping trip in the 1960’s.Read More →
Now and then – a brief memoir by Barry Edge
2017-04-19
In this article, Barry Edge takes a walk in Perth which brings back memories…Read More →
It’s time to stand and fight…
2017-03-27
Here’s another poem from Barry Edge inspired by a forum posting from Vale fan in Alsager.Read More →
Dear James (aka REP)…
2017-01-13
Barry Edge has returned from his festive sabbatical and has a message for a fellow OVF regular.Read More →
To all our Valiant friends
2016-12-21
Our OVF legend Barry Edge is away for Christmas but he sends his fellow Valiants this festive poem…Read More →
My very first Aussie BBQ
2016-11-01
Barry Edge’s latest memoir concerns a defining experience out in the Australian bush…Read More →
Upend ‘em
2016-10-13
Barry Edge examines a tradition that may be unique to North Staffordshire folk – the upside down examination of crockery.Read More →
They were both stark naked…
2016-10-11
Barry’s latest memoir is a story about his time as a milkman – and he swears it’s all completely true…Read More →
You were an absolute disgrace…
2016-09-08
Barry Edge’s latest poem addresses the sad issue of awful behaviour by a minority of Port Vale fans.Read More →