Port Vale part company with Jim Gannon
Jim Gannon leaves Port Vale: to no great surprise, Port Vale have parted company with manager Jim Gannon after just 74 days in charge of the club.
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Tommy Fraser leaves Port Vale by mutual consent
Port Vale have announced that club captain Tommy Fraser has left by mutual consent. Fraser was signed by former manager Micky Adams but he appeared to not be part of Jim Gannon’s plans and has now left the club to sign a deal with Barnet.
Black and Gold protest group formed
Port Vale have announced a black and gold protest group to urge the Valiant 2001 board to sell the club. The campagin, similar to that of the Glaziers Out at Manchester United, has a black and gold scarf which symbolises fans’ disappointment with the controlling board as they look to stop investment coming in from local […]
US consortium slam unprofessional board
A group of potential investors from the USA have criticised the Port Vale board. A spokesperson told the Sentinel newspaper: “The deal is completely dead because the directors don’t want to sell the club. “They’re quite happy enjoying the accolades of being chairman or directors, but do they want to sell the club or not? […]
Port Vale announce Jim Gannon is their new manager
Port Vale have appointed former Stockport County boss Jim Gannon as their new manager. The 42 year-old has signed an 18 month deal and will take charge of Saturday’s FA Cup clash at Burnley. Gannon won promotion from League Two with Stockport in the 2007-08 season before he was sacked in May 2009. Since his departure […]
Double injury blow for Port Vale
Port Vale have been hit by a double injury blow ahead of this weekend’s FA Cup trip to Burnley. Midfielder Doug Loft and striker Marc Richards have been ruled out with calf and thigh injuries respectively.
Bill Bratt hits back at Mike Newton
Chairman Bill Bratt has attacked potential investor Mike Newton for negotiating in public.
Mike Newton outlines proposed Port Vale takeover
Potential investor Mike Newton has told BBC Radio Stoke about his plans for the club. Newton, a former board member at Oldham Athletic, is looking to invest around £400,000 in the League Two club. He told BBC Radio Stoke: “I want Port Vale to win football matches and be an object of pride for its […]
Four players agree new Port Vale deals
Port Vale players Anthony Griffith, Chris Martin, John McCombe and Kris Taylor have all agreed new contracts with the Valiants. Midfielder Griffith, 23, goalkeeper Martin, 19, and centre-back McCombe, 25, have all signed two-year deals. Left-back Taylor, 26, has agreed a one-year contract.
Joe Anyon released by Port Vale
Port Vale have decided not to offer out-of-contract goalkeeper Joe Anyon a new deal.
Port Vale release four youngsters
Port Vale have told young players Danny Glover, Luke Prosser, Ross Davidson and Daniel Lloyd-Weston they will not be offered new contracts at the end of the season. Defender Prosser, 21, has joined Conference side Kidderminster Harriers on loan for the rest of the campaign. Meanwhile, striker Glover and midfielder Davidson, both 20, have gone […]
Adams hits out at Brammer criticism
Manager Micky Adams has responded angrily after former player Dave Brammer criticised some of the players’ performances on BBC Radio Stoke. Brammer made the remarks while summarising during the game with Barnet. Adams told the media: “In terms of our application, we were first class. I made a lot of changes and kicked a few people up […]
Bill Bratt says he’ll stand down at end of season
Bill Bratt has told the Sentinel that he intends to stand down as chairman and CEO at the end of the season.
Daniel Lloyd-Weston earns Man Utd trial
Port Port Vale keeper Daniel Lloyd-Weston has joined Manchester United on a two game trial basis. The talented goalkeeper will line-up for the Premier League champions in an Acadamy game on Saturday and a Manchester Senior Cup game on Monday. Lloyd-Weston has long been tipped as one for the top. He has yet to make […]
Vale withdraw Paul Edwards contract offer
Following the appointment of Micky Adams as Port Vale manager, the contract offer to Paul Edwards has been withdrawn. Edwards was offered a new one-year deal in May, but he has now left the club.
Dean Glover leaves Port Vale
Dean Glover leaves Port Vale: former Port Vale manager Dean Glover has left the club, having turned down a youth coaching role following the end of his reign as manager.
Departing Brammer slams Bill Bratt for text message
Port Vale midfielder Dave Brammer has attacked chairman Bill Bratt after he received a text message to be told he would not be retained.
Vale finally confirm that Dean Glover will not be manager
Port Vale have confirmed that manager Dean Glover will leave his position after the final League Two game of the season. The move is rumoured to be as a result of poor season ticket sales after months of protests by supporters. Glover was appointed last October, winning 11 and losing 19 of the 38 games […]
Joe Anyon eyes senior deal
Promising youth goalkeeper Joe Anyon has enjoyed his loan spell at Harrogate Town and is now looking for a senior contract at Vale Park. Promising youth goalkeeper Joe Anyon has enjoyed his loan spell at Harrogate Town and is now looking for a senior contract at Vale Park. Anyon has told the club’s official website […]
Joe Anyon breaks leg during Chesterfield defeat
Promising goalkeeper Joe Anyon was stretchered off during Vale’s defeat to Chesterfield. The club later confirmed that Anyon had broken his leg. Vale physio John Bower told BBC Radio Stoke: “Definitely the season’s over for him. Realistically, he’s looking at about four months out.” We wish Joe a speedy recovery.
Bill Bratt: board is stronger after protests
Bill Bratt says that fan protests last weekend have made the Vale board “stronger” and determined to show the fans their worth.
Glover: I am a dead man walking
Dean Glover has said he has been a “dead man walking” since taking over as Port Vale manager in October. There have been several fan protests against Glover and the board but he told BBC Radio Stoke he would not quit. Speaking after the win over Bradford he said: “I’ve always been a dead man walking. I’ve […]
More protests planned for Accrington game
Further supporter protests are planned ahead of the Accrington Stanley match as Vale fans continue to vent their fury at Dean Glover and the Vale board. The game against Luton was marked by two protests and details of the Accrington protest can be found on the OVF forum.
Dean Glover slams Port Vale protesters
Underfire Dean Glover has controversially hit out at peaceful protests by fans claiming that they are not “helping the players ” and that he was “shouted down” Glover’s comments are somewhat controversial as the protests were not aimed at the players but at the manager and the make-up of the Port Vale board. Glovers comments to […]
Glover is ‘over the moon’
Dean Glover lapsed into a familiar footballing cliche by declaring himself ‘over the moon’ with the team’s efforts against Bournemouth. Talking to the Sentinel newspapers, Glover said: ” Keith’s had a good effect and the lads have been a bit more buoyant. “When you are down there and things are hard you need a lift […]
Joesbury: Sinnott was warned to watch his back
In another explosive interview with Lauren Watson, Lee Sinnott’s advisor Steve Joesbury has claimed that a respected manager warned Lee Sinnott to ‘watch his back’ when he joined the club.