A single act of kindness
Barry Edge’s latest poem shows how a new era has brought a refreshing change and how it impacts fans around the world.
Category: Barry Edge poetry
Barry Edge entertains with his poems reflecting numerous OVF and Port Vale moments.
Poem: some things never change…
One lifelong Vale fan’s dedication to the club inspires Barry’s latest poem…
Poem: What the hell is going on?
Barry taps into the excitement that is mounting as Neil Aspin revives Vale’s fortunes – heck, even Geosname is getting the buzz…
A poem in memory of Johnny Aitch
Barry Edge has composed this verse in memory of forum legend Johnny Aitch who sadly passed away earlier this month.
It’s time to stand and fight…
Here’s another poem from Barry Edge inspired by a forum posting from Vale fan in Alsager.
Dear James (aka REP)…
Barry Edge has returned from his festive sabbatical and has a message for a fellow OVF regular.
To all our Valiant friends
Our OVF legend Barry Edge is away for Christmas but he sends his fellow Valiants this festive poem…
You were an absolute disgrace…
Barry Edge’s latest poem addresses the sad issue of awful behaviour by a minority of Port Vale fans.
We’d walk to see our Heroes
Barry Edge’s latest poem looks back on the days of journeying to Vale Park to see his heroes play…
One step at a time…
Barry Edge’s latest poem concerns one reader’s thoughts on Rob Page’s retained list and missing the Railway stand…
Just the ticket…
Here’s Barry Edge with another poem – this time congratulating the club on their season ticket initiative
Midnight moth
Here’s Barry Edge with another poem – this time concerning an incident that the OVF editor would rather forget…
To buy, or not to buy?
What if fans wouldn’t commit to Port Vale season tickets until their lawyers had checked the documents? Barry Edge ponders that very situation.
Rumours and opinion…
Barry Edge is back to entertain us with another of his poems – this time about the OVF rumour mill.
Twenty years ago…
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.
‘My Grandad Albert’
Here’s Barry Edge with another of his Vale-themed poems – this time Shergey82’s memories of going to Vale Park with his Grandad.
Memories fond and true
An article in which Barry and Caz reflect on the modern era and the olden days – portrayed in inimitable Barry Edge style.
Farting company, a poem by Barry Edge
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.
A tribute to Zac…
Barry Edge is OVF’s popular poet and he’s penned this tribute to Bede’s beloved dog Zac, who sadly passed away recently.
Bede’s lost dog
Our resident bard Barry Edge has been busy with his epic account of Bede’s quest to find his beloved dog, Zac.
Without the children…
Barry Edge has a poignant poem about a family of Vale fans who have supported the club for over a hundred years…
Heroes all
Right now we’d probably agree that the game on the pitch is indifferent – to say the least. But if we focus off field we will see there are other reasons to enjoy our ‘Club, and this lovely story is one of those reasons why this writer supports Port Vale F.C.
My Boslem Wom
Barry says he’s been very busy at work since the season kicked off and hasn’t been spending as much time as he’d like on onevalefan, but what time he did spend on the Forums was to look for new themes and material for his next poem. Right on cue Steve Burdekin, aka Birdy, kindly obliged […]
An Educated Man
At 1345 hours On Tuesday 11th July in the Great Hall at the University of Birmingham Mark Whitby aka Twitters will make the short walk to the stage where he will receive his due reward – the result of four years hard graft at the Birmingham University. He will then be able to place MEng […]
Supermonkey
Dan aka Supermonkey was not born in the Potteries, but he supports Port Vale and attended his very first game when we played Hartlepool at Victoria Park on the last day of season 2005/6.
Gershwin de Trini-Man
This is a story of ‘truetrini’, a regular Forum member. Trinidad born Gershwin Stephen (aka truetrini) currently lives and works in Virginia USA and is a mad keen supporter of the Trinidad & Tobago Soca Warriors. Stafford born Chris Birchall plays for Port Vale FC and Trinidad & Tobago. No, it’s not a conundrum because […]
A Sherry for our Caz
What do Sir Francis Drake, Trinidad, ovf member truetrini, Port Vale v Brentford, ‘Me Mum’, Phil Bowers, North London Valiants, ovf Moderator Caz and, err, ahem, sherry have in common?
Bingo, Old Biddies, And Three Points
Barry begs the question as to whether there is anything more to worry about when travelling away with the ‘Lads: hostile pub receptions; putting your life in danger walking on ‘foreign’ turf; being intimidated by the home supporters loaded with bellies full of ale; and so on.
Derek, Smithie Was Gutted Too
Barry invites you all to spare a few moments to share Smithie’s sojourn in Tommy Cheadle’s after our magnificent win over Walsall last Saturday.
My Shoes, They Didn't Match
SteveM had a top time with his university mates in Weatherspoons in Lancaster the night before he was due to front up for a job interview. Nothing new, you may ask? But Steve’s story is a real hum-dinger – a must read.