The football world may not know it yet – but Vale are building a footballing philosophy
OVF editor Rob Fielding says – whisper it quietly – but Vale have a method to the footballing side and it’s one that could be a successful one. 0
OVF editor Rob Fielding says – whisper it quietly – but Vale have a method to the footballing side and it’s one that could be a successful one. 0
OVF editor Rob Fielding thinks the club should look at securing the long-term futures of four key players now and not wait till the summer. 0
Here are all (OK most of) the key events from the summer in one single (and rather long) diary entry… 0
A poll on the OVF website has revealed that 85% of fans who voted will not attend Port Vale’s Football League Trophy game against a Derby County B side. 0
OVF editor Rob Fielding think an experienced spine to the Vale team may help the newcomers during a long League One season. 0
Barry Edge’s latest poem looks back on the days of journeying to Vale Park to see his heroes play… 0
OVF editor Rob Fielding hails the Anton Forrester signing and looks forward to a potentially prolific partnership with JJ Hooper. 0
Details of the schedule for this season’s re-vamped Football League Trophy have been published and greeted with a chorus of disapproval from fans’ groups. 0
Guest columnist Martyn Cooke thinks that the club’s continental gamble “could be a potential masterstroke – or a disaster.” 0
It seems that only in the world of Port Vale can the press be banned from a press conference and Rob Fielding strongly disagrees with the decision… 0
It’s been a dramatic and controversial summer and it seems there is more to come… Rob Fielding offers his opinion on Vale’s off-season business. 0
Rob Fielding opposes the recent decision to allow Premier League Academy sides (aka B sides) into the Johnstone’s Paints Trophy. 0
Premier League money may have ruined the Johnstone’s Paints Trophy competition and caused serious concerns about the future competitiveness of the Football League. 0
Rob Fielding argues that in the case of the next Vale manager, the bookies odds mean very little. 0
Rob Fielding finds some refreshing honesty in Norman Smurthwaite’s comments but wonders if the Chairman should now act to prevent more unhelpful remarks. 0
A rare day without a Vale news story gives us a chance to look ahead to Euro 2016 and examine Roy Hodgson’s striking options. 0
Rob Fielding says the club deserve some praise for their video update with the Chairman. 0
Rob Fielding hopes that the delay to appoint a new manager is for a good reason as the club face losing out on targets. 0
Rob Fielding is confused by what he sees as mixed messages on social media that miss the point. 0
OVF editor Rob Fielding thinks that in the light of a news blackout there is still one feelgood news item that the club could release. 0
While this website opposes the proposed new Football League proposals as financially damaging and poorly thought-out, there is a need for balance so here is an article looking at the proposals in depth. 0
Site editor Rob Fielding says a change of attitude is needed by Port Vale as the club enters a low ebb. 0
Controversial new plans for reforming the Football League have come under attack for being an “utterly ridiculous argument.” 0
Rob Fielding wonders if Port Vale should replace the seemingly departing Rob Page with an internal appointment. 0
Rob Fielding thinks that Rob Page is the right man for the job at Vale Park and hopes that the club can keep him after interest from other clubs. 0
Rob Fielding says the Vale coaching staff were right to develop an on-field identity and it’s time for the rest of the club to follow suit. 0
Rob Fielding argues that Rob Page has shown enough nous and potential to be given the benefit of the doubt after the retained list was announced. 0