Opinion: would less squad rotation stop Port Vale’s slump?
Rob Fielding wonders whether a consistent first eleven selection will help the club and stop their recent slump?
Features
Five of the best: Port Vale wins over Walsall
The games between Port Vale and Walsall have always been keenly contested. We take a look at some of them which ended in the favour of the Valiants…
Opinion: have the Premier League and FA destroyed the romance of the FA Cup?
The first two rounds of the FA Cup have been pretty uninspiring and it’s something that can be explained by the removal of replays argues Rob Fielding.
Five Port Vale players who had spells at the club many years apart
Following the summer signing of Sam Hart seven years after he joined the club on a loan spell we take a look at other players with lengthy gaps between their Port Vale spells…
Five thoughts after the Crewe game – would it have been better to persist with Stockley after Harper’s red card?
Rob Fielding wonders if different substitutions may have resulted in a different scoreline on Monday night? Here are his views on the 1-1 draw with Crewe.
Karren Brady says a regulator may create a closed shop, that’s nonsense, it’s a closed shop right now
The barrage of Premier League spin and misinformation about the Football Regulator bill continues with West Ham vice chair Karren Brady the latest to scaremonger and spout nonsense about the possible implications of the bill.
Opinion: Rotation, rotation, rotation…
OVF editor Rob Fielding says Darren Moore’s relentless squad rotation is working and the Vale manager’s comments earlier in the season have also proven to be right.
Opinion: continued loan success for Valiants but there’s less risk this season
Rob Fielding says this is the second season in a row that the Valiants have brought in excellent loan additions – but this time the club won’t be affected as much should any return to their club early.
Four thoughts after Port Vale’s win over Notts County – Ripley proves his worth
Rob Fielding shares his views after Port Vale’s “smash and grab” three points at Meadow Lane last weekend…
Five thoughts on Vale’s win over Chesterfield – Tolaj revelling in number ten role…
Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after the win over Chesterfield – touching on classy contributions from Lorent Tolaj and Ethan Chislett along with Jesse Debrah’s key role at the back.
The Fans Panel on Port Vale’s defeat to Doncaster: “Full of effort but tactically inept. Again.”
In a repeat of last week’s fans panel’s views there’s some serious discontent about the Port Vale performance at home to Doncaster Rovers.
“Completely unacceptable” – the fans panel on Barrow 4-0 Port Vale
Our pair of Vale fans were really not impressed with Saturday’s performance. Here’s their take on the heavy defeat at Barrow.
Five thoughts after Port Vale’s goalless draw with Tranmere Rovers – hail Heneghan and Chislett’s welcome return
Rob Fielding shares his views after Port Vale’s goalless draw with Tranmere and he’s full of praise for “calm” defender Ben Heneghan.
“Workmanlike performance” – the fans panel on Salford 0-2 Port Vale
It’s fair to say our three supporters were happy with the solid performance and confidence for the season is high in Burslem…
Five thoughts after the Bath friendly – midfield creativity lacking, green jersey up for grabs?
Having had the chance to attend a rare South West based friendly, Rob Fielding shares some thoughts on the friendly defeat…
Opinion: summer business so far shows startling difference in Port Vale’s 2024 and 2023 summer moves
Rob Fielding says the Port Vale summer transfer business in 2024 has been “eyebrow raising” and a stark contrast from the previous year.
Opinion – the Ryan Loft move is great news for all concerned
Rob Fielding says that while the playing efforts of Ryan Loft were much maligned it’s worth remembering there is a human being involved – and he hopes the move will work out for both parties.
Opinion: yes, it’s true, Port Vale has finally had a good transfer window
Rob Fielding says the club have had an excellent transfer window so far and it has helped to mend the differences between club and supporters.
Port Vale Opinion: Moore brings in an experienced spine but still has more work to do…
Rob Fielding reflects on Port Vale’s transfer business so far this summer. In his view, Darren Moore has brought in three decent signings but there’s plenty more for the Vale manager to do.
Five bizarre Port Vale transfer rumours
Football rumours rule the back pages and Port Vale have had their fair share of odd ones over the years. Here are five bizarre Port Vale transfer rumours which puzzled practically all Valiant supporters.
Five of the best: memorable Port Vale programmes
The end of the physical matchday programme may be nigh so here’s a look back at some of the more memorable Port Vale programmes from over the years.
Opinion: we agree with Bolton chair’s “arrogant” and “greedy” Premier League claims
Rob Fielding says that Bolton Wanderers chair Sharon Brittan’s comments that a regulator is needed because of the “arrogant” and “greedy” Premier League are spot on.
Five of the best: Port Vale forwards with formidable strike rates
We take a trip back in time to honour some free-scoring Port Vale forwards from the club’s early years…
Opinion: good to see youngsters progressing but Vale need to learn lessons on over-reliance
While it’s good to see youngsters earning professional contracts, Rob Fielding says it’s important for the club to manage their development and ensure there is a balanced squad.
Opinion: Port Vale retained list illustrates huge summer challenge for Port Vale
The stand-out from the 2024 retained list is the sheer number of under contract players – something that really restricts the club’s hand during a crucial summer of rebuilding.
Five of the best – Port Vale comeback seasons after suffering relegation
Port Vale FC has a long history of bouncing up and (sadly) down in the lower divisions. Here’s some of the seasons where Vale have bounced back strongly after suffering relegation.