Burge suspended for 14 days
Ryan Burge suspended: a club statement on the official Port Vale website says that midfielder Ryan Burge has been suspended for 14 days pending an internal enquiry.
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Burge backs down… via Twitter
Ryan Burge has announced that he won’t be sending any more critical tweets after the midfielder was heavily criticised for his use of social media this week. However, despite this partial apology the midfielder has been suspended for 14 days by the club.
Adams: We appreciate the support
Manager Micky Adams has tried to rebuild bridges with Vale fans, telling the official Port Vale website that “we appreciate the support.”
Smurthwaite: The team need a cuddle
Port Vale CEO Norman Smurthwaite has told Martin Tideswell that the players and coaching staff “need us – the owners, the staff at the club and – crucially – the fans, to put our arms around them and make them feel warm and loved.”
Supporters Club to present transparent accounts
Supporters Club chair Ally Simcock has told OVF that one of the new initiatives that the Supporters Club will undertake is to “produce monthly statements so everyone can see monies in and out.”
Burge included in squad to face York
Midfielder Ryan Burge has been included in the Vale squad to face York City after manager Micky Adams confirmed that any potential disciplinary action won’t take place until next week. I wouldn’t want to cut my nose off to spite my face and he’ll be in the squad for York… Burge was heavily criticised by […]
Adams: We’re good enough to turn it around
A positive Micky Adams has told the official Port Vale website that despite the team’s recent slump in form that “the squad is good enough to turn it around.”
Five missing for York trip
The Valiants are set to be missing five players through injury and suspension as they face a vital trip to York City.
Chairman: Burge could still have future at Vale
Chairman Paul Wildes says that midfielder Ryan Burge still has a future at Vale Park despite the 24 year-old facing internal disciplinary action. He’s got it wrong on this occasion, but that doesn’t mean he has no future at the club. That will be for Micky to decide… Burge was heavily criticised by manager Micky […]
Wildes: We’re all in it together
Chairman Paul Wildes has tried to calm down speculation of squad disharmony by telling the Sentinel that “We are all in it together and that hasn’t changed over the past couple of months.”
Trialists play for Vale reserves
The Port Vale FC reserve squad to take on Walsall on Wednesday contained no less than six trialists.
Ryan Burge tweets about Bristol Rovers incident
Ryan Burge tweets about Bristol Rovers incident: Port Vale’s chaotic 24 hours took another twist as midfielder Ryan Burge hit back via Twitter after manager Micky Adams had told the press that the player was set to be disciplined for missing a team meal.
Adams hits out at ‘disgusting’ abuse from some fans
A clearly frustrated Micky Adams has hit out at “disgusting” abuse from some of Vale’s away supporters at the Memorial Stadium.
Adams: Burge ‘didn’t show’ for team meal
Manager Micky Adams has given his account of why Ryan Burge was left out of the team to face Bristol Rovers claiming that the midfielder was late for a team meal.
Burge tweets about non-involvement at Bristol Rovers
Port Vale midfielder Ryan Burge has tweeted about his non-involvement in the Valiants’ squad to play Bristol Rovers on Tuesday night.
Burge set to return for Bristol Rovers game
Ryan Burge has recovered from illness and is set for a place in the Vale squad to travel to Bristol Rovers on Tuesday evening.
CEO ‘pledges support’ to manager and players
Norman Smurthwaite has tweeted that he will “pledge his support to MA his support staff & players” after the team came in for some criticism following their run of poor form.
Adams lowers his sights to play-off place
Vale’s disappointing home defeat against Southend has made manager Micky Adams change his priorities in the space of just 24 hours.
Vale stars get into the groove…
A spoof Port Vale dancing video created by OVF user Valiant Rising has already accrued hundreds of views just hours after it was posted on YouTube.
Adams: Keep calm and get promoted
Manager Micky Adams has called on his players to “hold their nerve” after the Vale’s poor recent form saw their promotion rivals narrow the gap on the second-placed Valiants.
Full-backs doubtful for Southend game
Port Vale could be missing both of their regular full-backs for the crucial home game against Southend United on Saturday.
Vale midfielder earns International call
Port Vale midfielder Chris Birchall has been recalled to the Trinidad and Tobago International squad for the friendly international with Belize.
Vale take another player on trial
Port Vale’s reserve side featured young trialist Jack Hendry as it defeated Wrexham 4-3 at Vale Park on Wednesday.
Adams praises ‘outstanding’ Loft
Micky Adams has hailed his “outstanding” captain Doug Loft despite the midfielder being shown a straight red in the closing stages of the 0-0 draw with Bradford City.
Adams pleased with players’ commitment
Micky Adams said he was “pleased with the effort and commitment of the players” after a hard-fought 0-0 draw with Bradford City.
Adams: We need fans to be our “twelfth man”
Micky Adams has echoed the rallying call of fellow Potteries boss Tony Pulis by asking for Vale fans to be the side’s “twelfth man” during the home match against Bradford City.