Paul Wildes press conference
Video footage of the press conference to announce Paul Wildes as the preferred bidder for Port Vale FC.
Port Vale News
The latest Port Vale news stories from the onevalefan website.
Vote: MOTM versus Morecambe?
Who was the star performer in the away victory over Morecambe on Saturday?
Administrators expecting bid in next fortnight
Port Vale’s administrators are expecting “at least one concrete bid” from the four parties bidding to take control of the club.
Pope is injury doubt for Morecambe match
Targetman Tom Pope is an early doubt for Saturday’s League Two game against Morecambe.
Adams: It just wasn’t our night
Manager Micky Adams bemoaned his side’s bad luck after the 2-0 defeat to Accrington on Tuesday night. Adams commented: “How we have not scored, I don’t honestly know.”
Skipper Loft wins first MOTM of the season
Port Vale captain Doug Loft was the recipient of the first OVF man of the match award for his performance against Burnley in the Capital One cup.
Adams: Dodds deserved his chance
Micky Adams said he was “delighted” after Vale began their League Two campaign with a 3-0 win over Barnet and added that Louis Dodds, the scorer of Vale’s first goal, deserved his chance to play upfront.
Young in ‘no rush’ as fourth bidder emerges
Administrator Bob Young has told the Sentinel that a fourth bidder has expressed interest in taking over the club and that the potential sale of the club will not be hurried as “there is no rush this time.”
Port Vale: the Guardian new season preview
We were delighted to be asked by the Guardian to give our thoughts on the new season (to be honest, it took our mind off the takeover debacle) once again.
Adams: we can take a lot of credit
Micky Adams felt his side “gave away three bad goals defensively” but could “take a lot of credit for our performance in the second half” after Port Vale lost to Burnley in the first round of the Capital One cup.
Vale in the pink (kit) for cup clash…
Port Vale are reportedly set to wear pink for the first time in the club’s history as they take on Burnley in the Capital One Cup.
Railway stand closed for Capital One clash
Port Vale FC are reminding fans that both the Railway and family stands will be closed for Tuesday’s Capital One clash with Burnley.
No new players for Port Vale
Manager Micky Adams has revealed that he is only able to register twenty players while the club remains in administration. The restrictions mean it is unlikely that any new players – such as trialists Liam Dickinson, Tadhg Purcell (pictured) and Darren Byfield can join the Valiants.
Artell signs for Northampton Town
David Artell leaves Port Vale: as was widely predicted by the media, defender Artell has signed a two-year deal with Northampton Town following his controversial departure from Vale Park.
Adams: recent events were "as tough as they get"
Manager Micky Adams is hoping that Vale bounce back from the turmoil of recent weeks after admitting the club had hit “rock-bottom” last week.
Owen set to miss season's opener
Experienced defender Gareth Owen is set to miss Tuesday’s Capital One clash with Burnley after limping out of Vale’s friendly game with Tranmere.
The 442 Port Vale preview
We were pleased to be asked to help with football magazine 442’s Port Vale season preview.
Vale's final friendly ends in a draw
Port Vale ended their summer friendly campaign with a draw against Tranmere Rovers on Saturday.
Phew! Contract saga over as players sign
Port Vale FC have announced that the seventeen out-of-contract players have all agreed deals for the new season.
Artell becomes first player to exit Vale
Port Vale FC have revealed that David Artell has turned down the new contract terms offered by the club and has left.
‘A summer full of sound and fury, signifying nothing…’
Popular football blog Two Hundred Percent has published their take on Vale’s administration nightmare.
The forum and post-moderation
Here are some details on how OVF is moderated for those of you who may not be aware…
Telford sign-up Taylor
Blue Square Bet side AFC Telford have signed former Vale left-back Kris Taylor, who had been training with the Valiants.
Monday deadline for contracts controversy
Port Vale FC effectively have until noon on Monday, when the club has to register its squad for the Capital One cup clash with Burnley, to resolve the issue of the player’s contracts.
Supporters Club: Port Vale needs you!
The Port Vale Supporters Club have issued a statement in which they: Announce that no refreshments will be available for the Tranmere friendly Thank fans for volunteering to help with ground maintenance Ask for further volunteers for a range of activities Confirm that season tickets have been sent out via post Have no update on […]
‘I expect contracts to be signed in time to play the first league match’
Administrator Bob Young has played down delays to players signing new contracts and says he doesn’t see it as a “major stumbling block.”