My Shoes, They Didn't Match
SteveM had a top time with his university mates in Weatherspoons in Lancaster the night before he was due to front up for a job interview. Nothing new, you may ask? But Steve’s story is a real hum-dinger – a must read.
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Postcard from Kirsty
On the 18th March ovf received a postcard from Kirsty to share with us her fantastic weekend in Torquay.
And we’ll Ban the Bleeding Lot
Wow, Sage chucks a wobbly, Barry picks-up on it, and here is the result.
Richie's Week
Onevalefan has now reached the classroom. In Barry’s lastest contribution he tells us how one of our younger members spends parts of his week.
Moaning Minnies
What would you do if you scooped the big lottery? Party for sure. But then what? What would do when the celebrations are well and truly over? Well, there are at least two Valiants who’ve told onevalefan exactly what they would do with some of their new found wealth.
No Burslem Duck for Paul
Work place grievance issues, discrimination and religious intolerance, questions as to whether football is more important than any religion and is the FA Cup another form of reaching Mecca, plus keeping alive the faith of our fathers. Then there’s disappointment.
His Favourite Word Was Rubbish
Blimey, no one is immune from Barry’s acerbic wit. This time he picks out one of the Directors of Port Vale FC for a cameo spot on onevalefan.
Tannoy Substitute
In Barry’s latest verse there are alleged clangers, the rumour mill talking about a potential coup on Gobbyash‘ job, two canines; one from Smallthorne, the other from the land of male voice choirs, and a scoreless draw.
Boom, Boom, Boomer
It’s been suggested by several ovf Forum regulars that Boomer’s story should be archived for future easy reference. Well, it seems our favourite Aussie has researched the various ovf threads about our lovable Staffy Bulldog mascot, as well as checking important details with one of the principle characters as needs arise. The result is this […]
Kristen's Vote
Children ask questions by the dozen and our many answers are usually followed by ‘Why?’ But one young lady, a certain Miss Kristen Treeby – pictured right – is known for asking the most telling questions at the most awkward of times. Such as when she went to help her dad cast his vote in […]
What's Happening to me?
Leigh Briscoe is the granddaughter of one time Valiant player William Briscoe (1898-1994). Her many posts on onevalefan include telling us of her love for her husband and children. She also tells us the ‘Birthday Beemer’ is still costing an arm and leg to keep on the road. But it is her latest post, dated […]
Fifteen Pints and a Pastie
Barry says the onevalefan ‘Forum is a veritable feast for all things poetry. His latest stars Tosh and Uncle Bede and the day they saw the ‘Lads beat Notts County at Meadow Lane.
Dented Pride
Billy Briscoe (1898-1994) played for Port Vale from 1918 to 1930. His granddaughter, Leigh Briscoe, wants to share with us a four part story about a Ford Escort and a BMW…
Scarthy's Secret Shame
It was a Red Letter Day for one of our very own who stated “I feel that now is the right time to Come Out”. But would our true blue brother feel better for the experience? Would there be a chorus of condemnation and calls of banishment from our midst? Or would it be a […]
Legends of our Past
Barry first posted this in January 2002 and it includes a tribute to all those who played for Port Vale fifty years ago – especially in that famous FA Cup Semi Final against West Bromich Albion at Villa Park.
And my shed it will be a-stayin'
Burslem Babe has a windows and shed problem. She is very keen for the ‘Council to install new PVC windows. But she also wants to keep her shed in the back yard. Sadly, the man from the ‘Council isn’t listening saying she has to choose one or the other – that she can’t have both. […]
I'm Sooooo Sorry…
Dateline 2nd March, 2004 Loftus Road – somewhere down south. Finally we have our culprit. No, it’s not Tin Man, not the players, not the ref, not the respective ‘Club officials, not anybody else except CapnPimp. It’s his fault entirely, and his rotten cigarettes, that we lost to QPR tonight.
'Wednesday on a Friday
Bary Edge lives in Perth, Western Australia and is a regular columnist for onevalefan. Barry’s latest poem is taken from Nodge’s post dated 28th December 2003.
Our Pledge To Save Port Vale
Barry is fully aware that thousands of supporters are doing what they can financially to keep Port Vale FC in the safe hands of true blue Valaints. He too is doing everything he can – financially and otherwise – to keep predators and administration away from the hallowed turf of the Hamil.
He Spreads the Word, He Flies the Flag
He saw Port Vale for the very first time on his grandmother’s television. But it would be 13 years later in 2001 before he would see his heroes in the flesh.
Going Bonkers in Honkers
Barry’s latest poem takes as its subject LoveRapt’s post dated 15th October, 2003 where he shares with onevalers one of his army moments in Hong Kong.
A Ditty of Two Titties
Exiled Valiant Barry Edge lives in Perth, Western Australia and is a regular columnist for onevalefan. Chris, aka Trent Vale Valiant, decided to share ‘His Terrible Secret’ with onevalefan. For Barry’s part, he decided there was no better way to celebrate his half-century of ovf poems, memoirs and other articles than by converting Chris’ post […]
A John Bull Franking Stamp
Exiled Valiant Barry Edge is a regular columnist for onevalefan. In this verse he draws on a message board post from LoveRapt, dated the 3rd December 2002, which shares with onevalefan his experience of the biggest crowd he’s ever seen at Vale Park. LoveRapt also says that by the end of the game some supporters […]
A Tale of Joy and Woe
This latest poem from Barry contains graphic detail and is rated M for mature readers. It contains ‘icky’ things that make people shudder at the thought.
An Angell for his Angel
Exiled Valiant Barry Edge lives in Perth, Western Australia and is a regular columnist for onevalefan. In this poem Barry highlights two episodes from Paul T Vale’s post, dated 26th September, regarding the lack of public relations when dealing with some of the staff in the Port Vale shop.
An Ode to Bill
Exiled Valiant Barry Edge lives in Perth, Western Australia and is a regular columnist for onevalefan. In this poem Barry encourages William T. Bell to do the right thing by selling his controlling share of Port Vale FC to Valiant 2001.
And the Winners Are…
Exiled Valiant Barry Edge lives in Australia and is a regular columnist for onevalefan. With season 2001/02 coming to an end Barry shares with ovf his choices for ‘Winners’ on and off the park. This is a fun piece of verse with a touch of respect. My special thanks to all ovf posters. And the […]