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 →
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 →
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 →
We’d walk to see our Heroes
2016-07-24
Barry Edge’s latest poem looks back on the days of journeying to Vale Park to see his heroes play…Read More →
One step at a time…
2015-05-24
Barry Edge’s latest poem concerns one reader’s thoughts on Rob Page’s retained list and missing the Railway stand…Read More →
Just the ticket…
2015-01-21
Here’s Barry Edge with another poem – this time congratulating the club on their season ticket initiativeRead More →
Midnight moth
2014-11-02
Here’s Barry Edge with another poem – this time concerning an incident that the OVF editor would rather forget…Read More →
To buy, or not to buy?
2014-06-03
What if fans wouldn’t commit to Port Vale season tickets until their lawyers had checked the documents? Barry Edge ponders that very situation.Read More →
Rumours and opinion…
2014-05-23
Barry Edge is back to entertain us with another of his poems – this time about the OVF rumour mill.Read More →
Twenty years ago…
2013-06-11
Barry Edge reflects on a forum post celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the Autoglass Trophy win and some happy memories for one of our forum users.Read More →
‘My Grandad Albert’
2013-05-12
Here’s Barry Edge with another of his Vale-themed poems – this time Shergey82’s memories of going to Vale Park with his Grandad.Read More →
Memories fond and true
2013-03-24
An article in which Barry and Caz reflect on the modern era and the olden days – portrayed in inimitable Barry Edge style.Read More →
Farting company, a poem by Barry Edge
2013-03-03
Jimmy’s “small problem” with his Port Vale pal spurred our resident bard Barry into action – and here’s his efforts on how to salvage a Vale relationship.Read More →
A tribute to Zac…
2013-02-10
Barry Edge is OVF’s popular poet and he’s penned this tribute to Bede’s beloved dog Zac, who sadly passed away recently.Read More →