Will Uche’s absence and Vale’s lack of goals give Hooper a chance?
OVF Editor Rob Fielding wonders how the Valiants will cope in the absence of top-scorer Uche Ikpeazu.
OVF Editor Rob Fielding wonders how the Valiants will cope in the absence of top-scorer Uche Ikpeazu.
Barry Edge has been contributing to the OVF website since 1999 – in this memoir he looks back at “first contact” with onevalefan…
Tuesday’s defeat to Colchester United arguably highlighted two overriding issues for the Valiants this season.
OVF editor Rob Fielding is concerned at Port Vale’s inability to keep a clean sheet in recent games.
OVF editor Rob Fielding praises some sensible initiatives both on and off the Vale Park pitch…
OVF editor Rob Fielding says that the current side are almost unrecognisable from the outfit that played last season.
OVF Editor Rob Fielding would like to sing the praises of Port Vale’s defence this season.
After Vale’s unbeaten start, and progression to the second round of the Capital One Cup, how far can the Valiants go this season?
OVF Editor Rob Fielding argues that the police must learn to work better with the football club.
OVF editor Rob Fielding is both pleased and excited after some splendid summer transfer dealing by the club.
OVF Editor Rob Fielding repeats an argument he’s made many times on the OVF Forum.
OVF Editor Rob Fielding believes that there is no excuse for excessive policing charges and that recent court cases could open the way for Vale to take legal action if there is any evidence of such behaviour.
Rob Fielding thinks that the news that Vale are seeking to add the former Co-Op site could be the most significant move of the summer.
OVF editor Rob Fielding celebrates an impressive week of transfer business by Port Vale FC.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says the Vale’s budget is sustainable while Tom Pope purchasers Bury are engaged in a massive financial gamble.
OVF editor Rob Fielding has been an advocate of a new ground for some time – but the sticking point would be funding the move.
Barry has an amusing tale to tell about a painting called “Dreamtime” and encounters in art galleries.
Barry Edge’s latest poem concerns one reader’s thoughts on Rob Page’s retained list and missing the Railway stand…
Yes, hindsight is a fine thing, but Rob Fielding argues that an alternative design for the Lorne Street stand would have been a better option for the club.
Rob Fielding feels that Tom Pope will leave but he hopes fans appreciate his contribution should he leave Vale Park.
Rob Fielding notes how four successful clubs have something in common – commitment to a style of play and a focus on developing youngsters.
Editor Rob Fielding thinks the club should have acted and secured winger Mark Marshall’s future earlier.
Rob Fielding hopes that Vale fans will remember Tom Pope’s contribution to the side on Sunday.
Vale’s youngsters have been hitting the headlines recently and OVF editor Rob Fielding is delighted…
Barry’s latest memoir is prompted by the “Page Out” thread on the OVF Forum…
OVF Editor Rob Fielding argues that Rob Page needs time and the opportunity to build his own squad before judgement can be passed.
Rob Fielding thinks that any decision to allow Premier League B sides to play in the Johnstones Paint Trophy is stupid.