FA Cup progress is vital for Vale
Rob Fielding believes that getting Port Vale into the FA Cup third round draw is vital – for more reasons than you may think…
Rob Fielding believes that getting Port Vale into the FA Cup third round draw is vital – for more reasons than you may think…
Rob Fielding offers his opinion on an article by Martin Tideswell about the impasse between the club and the Sentinel newspaper.
OVF editor Rob Fielding gives his view on the Sentinel versus Smurthwaite dispute as it drags on for another day.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says he’s hoping for a swift end for the dispute between Port Vale FC and the local newspaper.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says it’s high time Micky Adams received fulsome praise for some “terribly brave” decisions in recent weeks.
In Rob Fielding’s latest blog, he takes a deliberately ironic look at Port Vale gossip and rumours.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says this latest column is solely to issue praise for Port Vale – both on and off the pich.
OVF editor Rob Fielding is full of praise for Norman Smurthwaite’s statement despite what some readers may think…
OVF editor Rob Fielding hopes that Port Vale Football Club will continue to treat past players with respect and dignity. Rob Fielding writes… One of the more pleasing aspects of the joint-tenure of Paul Wildes and Norman Smurthwaite was the publication of a document which set out their vision or philosophy for the club. What […]
Rob Fielding says that while Norman Smurthwaite has done some great things, he has some constructive criticism about the club’s relationship with its customers.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says the situation regarding the manager’s contract needs to be sorted by the end of this year, so that the club can move forward – either under Micky Adams or without him.
OVF editor Rob Fielding hopes that two deeply regrettable incidents do not become three and an embarrassment to the club.
OVF editor Rob Fielding applauds the fans who reported racist chanting at Vale Park and agrees with the club that fans engaged in racist chanting should be booted out. Rob Fielding writes… I applaud the proper Vale supporters who reported the racist chanting last weekend. They are proper fans… Since I opened the OVF forum […]
In the first of a new series, our seasoned reporter Paddock Alf gives his verdict on Port Vale’s win over Bradford City… all in the Potteries dialect. Paddock Alf writes… The bloke what plees the music pleed a raily long version of Glad Ow Over – I think he conna find the stop button at […]
In the first of a new series, our seasoned reporter Paddock Alf gives his verdict on Port Vale’s draw with Brentford… all in the Potteries dialect.
Rob Fielding reflects on some “remarkably good off-pitch work”, hopes that the players rise to the task and pays tribute to OVF administrator Pete Tindall.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says that fans bemoaning the signing of Anthony Griffith need to think again – as Griff could play a key role next season.
OVF editor Rob Fielding isn’t disappointed that Vale haven’t produced a string of headline-grabbing signings this summer. Instead, he praises the relatively unsung, long-term work that has gone on this summer and feels that it bodes well for the future of the club.
Here’s Barry Edge with a personal tribute to a popular OVF user who sadly is no longer with us – Chris Simpson.
Barry Edge reflects on a forum post celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the Autoglass Trophy win and some happy memories for one of our forum users.
In his latest column, Rob Fielding says that “Monday night’s performance did much to quell any doubts about how Norman Smurthwaite will fare” and “the early signs are promising…”
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that while the departure of Paul Wildes is “not ideal news” he thinks that fans should “not get completely downhearted yet” as Norman Smurthwaite claims to have a long-term commitment to the club.
Here’s Barry Edge with another of his Vale-themed poems – this time Shergey82’s memories of going to Vale Park with his Grandad.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says the club is united once more and that he’s hoping to see the Valiants in League One by 5pm on Saturday.
OVF founder Rob Fielding was impressed after meeting Chairman Paul Wildes and CEO Norman Smurthwaite on Tuesday evening and he believes the club’s owners appreciate the value of fans’ websites such as this one.
Barry Edge is back with another of his memoirs. This one isn’t that connected with the Valiants, but Barry thinks it may strike a chord with some of the OVF users anyway…
An article in which Barry and Caz reflect on the modern era and the olden days – portrayed in inimitable Barry Edge style.