Ribeiro may be gone but Vale still have plenty to sort out
Rob Fielding says that it was right for Bruno Ribeiro to leave the club but the Valiants now face a crucial period where they need to sort things out both on and off the pitch. 0
Rob Fielding says that it was right for Bruno Ribeiro to leave the club but the Valiants now face a crucial period where they need to sort things out both on and off the pitch. 0
Our OVF legend Barry Edge is away for Christmas but he sends his fellow Valiants this festive poem… 0
Port Vale invited eleven children from families seeking asylum to watch the game against Northampton Town. 0
The underfire CEO of the Football League, Shaun Harvey, has admitted that the changes to the Football League Trophy (aka the checkatrade trophy) could be scrapped at the end of the season. 0
OVF editor Rob Fielding says that keeping faith with Bruno Ribeiro may just help bring about a youthful and talented squad for future seasons. 0
At the risk of repeating himself, OVF editor Rob Fielding urges the club to discuss a new contract with star defender Remie Streete. 0
OVF editor Rob Fielding ponders what he believes are nine key issues affecting the club at this time… 0
OVF editor Rob Fielding says it’s a no brainer that the FA Cup tie against Hartlepool United is Port Vale’s most important game of the season so far. 0
OVF editor Rob Fielding says it’s easy to dismiss Rigino Cicilia’s skills but fans should remember he has had one full league game for the club and is still learning. 0
Football League clubs are fined for playing youngsters while Premier League clubs can play veterans in their “academy” sides. OVF thinks the whole situation is ludicrous… 0
The news that the Football League has ceased talks about the Whole Game Solution should be greeted with relief by football fans. 0
Trusting in youngsters could see a big money sale plus the possibility of more to come says OVF editor Rob Fielding. 0
Barry Edge’s latest memoir concerns a defining experience out in the Australian bush… 0
OVF editor Rob Fielding wonders if the FA Cup game against Stevenage is the time for Vale to rely on proven experience over potential. 0
OVF editor Rob Fielding wonders if a clutch of experienced signings is a sign of a new direction for the club. And it’s no bad thing, he argues… 0
Barry Edge examines a tradition that may be unique to North Staffordshire folk – the upside down examination of crockery. 0
Barry’s latest memoir is a story about his time as a milkman – and he swears it’s all completely true… 0
OVF editor Rob Fielding was privileged to see a play called the Greater Game about the Footballers Regiment and the sacrifice undertaken by Leyton Orient players. 0
Rob Fielding says a statement about youth development from the Football League is hypocritical… 0
OVF editor Rob Fielding wonders if Vale should now try and tie Nathan Smith’s defensive partner Remie Streete to a new deal? 0
The Football League have announced that any possible reform of the English structure will not involve the introduction of Premier League B teams or the Old Firm clubs into the pyramid. 0
OVF editor Rob Fielding was disturbed to read reports of highly offensive behaviour by a group of Port Vale “fans” – here’s his response. 0
Barry Edge’s latest poem addresses the sad issue of awful behaviour by a minority of Port Vale fans. 0
OVF editor says that despite many doubters, including himself, Norman Smurthwaite increasingly looks to have got the key decisions right in recent months. 0
It’s fair to say that the revamped Football League Trophy has been very controversial. Here’s how Twitter reacted… 0
There’s only a matter of days left for the August transfer window yet Rob Fielding predicts it could be a busy period for the Valiants. 0
Rob Fielding expands on his article from earlier this week to argue that putting star youngsters on contracts fits with the current club approach of developing and selling on emerging talent. 0