I’m NOT joining the Adams out bandwagon
In his latest personal blog, OVF editor Rob Fielding argues that he thinks it’s wrong to call for Micky Adams to go.
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There’s no place for it, no excuse for it
OVF editor Rob Fielding is appalled by the latest incident of racism at Vale Park.
Adams proving his critics wrong
OVF editor Rob Fielding thinks it’s right to praise manager Micky Adams after a hugely promising start to the season.
Opinion: a good summer for the Vale
Rob Fielding reflects on how Vale have fared over the summer months and it’s fair to say that things are pretty positive at Vale Park right now.
Vale striker is now a Hereford cult hero
If you were to mention a former Vale striker who turned into a popular Hereford manager, you’d probably think “Martin Foyle” but in actual fact, the former Valiant we’re talking about is a certain Peter Beadle.
Time for forward thinking with contracts
OVF editor Rob Fielding says the club need to talk with key players before their contracts wind down.
OVF launches #backthelifers
The OVF website is launching a Twitter campaign to urge the club to reconsider its decision to end life-time season tickets.
No need for panic but lessons can be learnt
Rob Fielding says he is not panicking about the exit of several players from the Valiants squad but he does feel that the club can learn some valuable lessons.
To buy, or not to buy?
What if fans wouldn’t commit to Port Vale season tickets until their lawyers had checked the documents? Barry Edge ponders that very situation.
I’m no conspiracy theorist, but why the delay?
OVF editor Rob Fielding is baffled as to why a “straightforward” contract with “no problems” and already in the hands of solicitors is taking so long…
Rumours and opinion…
Barry Edge is back to entertain us with another of his poems – this time about the OVF rumour mill.
Lines links show why Adams saga must end
Rob Fielding says that rumours about a Vale player leaving shows why it is imperative for the Micky Adams contract debacle to come to an end.
It’s good to talk, but don’t muddy the waters
Rob Fielding welcomes Norman Smurthwaite’s comments that he wants to listen to fans’ views but he also hopes this will not diminish the power of the Supporters Club.
Dyke’s proposals could kill lower-leagues
OVF editor Rob Fielding says that the proposals put forward by FA Chairman Greg Dyke only benefit the Premier League and could destroy lower league football as we know it.
OVF’s verdict on the retained list
OVF editor Rob Fielding offers his views on the 2014 retained list. These are his personal views and you are very welcome to reply and disagree (or even agree) with them…
Reasonable reasons to be cheerful
Rob Fielding says that recent news and developments at the club are promising and worthy of praise.
Don’t be slow to praise Vale’s quick show
Rob Fielding says that the club deserve a rare but deserved spot of praise for their actions following the “Loftgate” training ground affair.
Adams is wrong on season ticket sales
OVF editor Rob Fielding says Micky Adams’ recent comments about his effect on season ticket sales completely missed the point.
My money’s on Page IF Adams goes
OVF editor Rob Fielding thinks that Rob Page will be named as the new Vale manager IF Micky Adams leaves the club.
Sorry Micky, you can’t keep us in suspense
Rob Fielding argues that it’s not in the club’s interests to delay a decision on Micky Adams’ future until the end of the season.
This is why Port Vale need a CEO!
Rob Fielding says that the recent tweet from owner Norman Smurthwaite once again highlights the need for a CEO at the club.
I hope this blows over and Adams stays
OVF editor Rob Fielding reflects on Micky Adams’ threat to “quit” following a confrontation with the fans at Ashton Gate and concludes – he wants Adams to stay.
It’s time for Vale to bring in a CEO
Rob Fielding says that cuts in the playing budget are bound to cause some discontent but the wider issue is – the club really needs a CEO.
Chris Harper: a tribute
Chris Harper’s Port Vale reports were hugely influential for a generation of Vale fans and Rob Fielding pays tribute.
Clubs’ legal action is a worry and wrong
Rob Fielding is concerned by a report claiming that clubs are challenging Fair Play rules and the effect that such action could have on the Valiants.
I’ve still got faith in Micky Adams
OVF’s Rob Fielding says he doesn’t agree with some fans who have called on manager Micky Adams to go.