That’s our ship, it’s leaving without us
It’s Wednesday 6th April, 1960 and Barry is sightseeing in Colombo, Ceylon now Sri Lanka.
Features
The overlooked Port Vale January signing who may just be a key player next season
Rob Fielding says it’s a long shot but will a recent signing be a canny piece of business by the club?
Port Vale diversity work deserves praise not moans
Rob Fielding says fans should be applauding not criticising the clubs attempts to promote diversity at Vale Park.
Leading Port Vale Supporters Club official: please stay calm and show respect during Crewe game
Malcolm Hirst, vice chair of the Supporters Club has appealed to Port Vale fans to avoid discrimatory behaviour during the match against rivals Crewe.
The Bookkeeper
Barry Edge recalls another memorable experience in the mid-1980s as his memoirs continue.
OVF opinion: a club owner willfully damaging the club should be condemned
OVF founder and editor Rob Fielding utterly condemns Norman Smurthwaite’s intentions to put the club into administration if an acceptable bid does not come forward.
Protests show majority want change – but it may take patience to bear fruit
Rob Fielding hails the thousands appealing for change at the club but says this could be a long-term protest campaign.
Canine cuisine
It’s another of Barry Edge’s entertaining memoirs and this time he recalls a memorable trip to Kalumburu, Western Australia.
2021 and it’s a long way back for non-league Port Vale…
In this fictional account, our correspondent imagines a desperately gloomy situation for our club in a couple of year’s time…
I am supporting Black and Gold as things have to change at Port Vale FC
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that the the club needs to be sold to a new owner and for that reason he is backing the Black and Gold protests.
After Charlton fans get the Valley listed as community asset, should Vale fans be next?
After Charlton Athletic fans successfully get their Valley ground re-listed as a community asset, Rob Fielding thinks it’s something for Port Vale supporter groups to consider.
This Weekend the Nation Will Applaud
There will be an outpouring of respect at clubs across the country this weekend as a tribute to Gordon Banks who sadly passed away this week.
Not black and white
Barry Edge looks back on two defining moments in his life – one during a game of Aussie Rules football.
Another transfer window damp squib for Port Vale
OVF editor Rob Fielding feels the club’s League future could be in danger after a desperately underwhelming transfer window.
It’s vital Port Vale select the right man to succeed Neil Aspin
OVF Editor Rob Fielding says it’s vital that the club gets its next managerial appointment right.
It is obvious but Vale desperately need quality January additions
Vale may have to pay over the odds to bring in proven quality and avoid the failures of the last two windows.
Opinion: should Vale stick or twist over Neil Aspin
Columnists Malcolm Hirst and Mark Walton ponder whether a managerial change is needed at Vale Park.
Football League hold fans forum on Checkatrade – but fail to listen to fans’ views
Port Vale Supporters Club vice chair Malcolm Hirst says the recent fans forum on the Checkatrade Trophy did little to address supporters’ concerns.
Malcolm Clarke is right, Potteries fans need mutual respect, not mockery
OVF editor Rob Fielding applauds the views of prominent Stoke City supporter Malcolm Clarke on Tuesday’s Checkatrade incidents.
He was not just another Jones
In this latest anecdote from Barry there’s a lot of Jones involved and some Welsh telepathy to boot…
Which players could leave Port Vale in the January transfer window?
With a month until the window re-opens which Port Vale players could possibly leave the club…
4,100 away, 300 home – do ticket sales reveal Vale fans’ attitude to Checkatrade game?
Port Vale fans’ enthusiasm for a game against a Stoke City U21 side is evident by the latest ticket news ahead of the fixture.
Football League signs new TV deal – but it’s controversial
The Football League signs a new TV deal with Sky Television – but it could trigger a revolt amongst clubs.
Nocturnal Runners
Barry Edge’s latest memoir tells of two nocturnal runners – one chasing the other.
Former Port Vale full-back to scrutinise PFA chief Gordon Taylor’s role?
The controversial regime of the Professional Footballers Association’s CEO Gordon Taylor looks set to be under scrutiny if former Vale player Ben Purkiss has his way.