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Port Vale manager John Askey says the Fleetwood friendly game will provide a greater test and the defence will “have to defend a lot better.” Askey was critical of the performance of the backline during the 2-1 win over Leek telling the official Port Vale website: “It will be completely different. We will have to defend a lot better than we did (against Leek). We hardly won a header and that is through lack of aggression. Continue reading John Askey says Port Vale’s defence must improve at onevalefan.co.uk. More

Port Vale manager John Askey says his new frontline is “better” than last season’s line-up. Tom Pope apart, the Valiants struggled for goals last season and after releasing Ricky Miller, Dan Turner, Dior Angus and Danny Elliott, Askey has brought in Mark Cullen, Richie Bennett and David Amoo. Askey told the official Port Vale website: “I think we are better off than we were last season. You can see Cullen’s movement is good, and Richie has goals in this league so I think we are stronger. Continue reading John Askey says Port Vale are stronger upfront this season at onevalefan.co.uk. More

A look at the controversial VAR system. With more and more leagues deciding to move to a Video Assistant Referee system, there’s recently been a lot more debate about the subject. It was previously argued and accepted that a movement towards more VAR was good for the game, and would iron out the majority of refereeing mistakes. But is this really the case? Now that we’ve seen more of VAR in action that seems less clear than ever. Continue reading Is VAR a good or a bad thing? at onevalefan.co.uk. More

Port Vale manager John Askey has explained the absence of James Gibbons and David Worrall from the friendly game against Leek Town. The pair both missed Saturday’s 2-1 win by the Valiants. Askey told the Sentinel: “David Worrall and James Gibbons were having an injection. It is just they have ongoing injuries. This will enable them to settle down and play the rest of the season hopefully pain free. Continue reading John Askey says Port Vale duo were rested as a precaution at onevalefan.co.uk. More

Port Vale manager John Askey says he has been impressed with goalkeeper Jonny Maddison (pictured) while right-back Shaun Cummins has done “OK.” Vale have seen the trialists play in two friendly games – against Kidsgrove and Leek – and both could have the chance to earn a full contract. Askey said of former Darlington keeper Maddison: “Jonny has done well. he has a good attitude but we are still looking at more keepers. Continue reading Port Vale manager gives update on trialists at onevalefan.co.uk. More

Images of new signings Kieran Kennedy, Mark Cullen, Richie Bennett, Scott Burgess and Ryan Lloyd plus trialists Shaun Cummings and Jonny Maddison are all in our Leek Town gallery Thanks to Alex Steventon and Roy Thompson for these images. Click on the thumbnail images to see larger versions. Continue reading Gallery: Leek Town 1-2 Port Vale at onevalefan.co.uk. More

Tom Pope and new signing David Amoo were on target as Vale defeated Leek Town in a friendly. The Vale made it two wins in a row thanks to a first-half tap-in from Pope and a second-half strike from the impressive Amoo. Vale also gave match time to trialists Shaun Cummings, Jonny Maddison and Alex Hurst while Dan Trickett-Smith started for Vale for the first time. First-half XI: Brown, Cummings, Crookes, Smith, Kennedy (72′ Campbell-Gordon), Amoo, Oyeleke, Pope, Trickett-Smith, Bennett, Lloyd. Continue reading New signing on target as Port Vale beat Leek Town at onevalefan.co.uk. More

Join our dedicated forum thread to discuss the second friendly game of the summer. Continue reading Discuss Port Vale’s friendly game against Leek Town at onevalefan.co.uk. More

A look at some connections on the pitch between Leek Town and Port Vale. Current Leek Town and Port Vale teams Billy Reeves The former Port Vale youth team graduate was a fringe first-team player between 2016 and 2018 making twenty appearances. He scored once – in a Football League Trophy win over Crewe. On leaving the Valiants he originally moved to Stafford Rangers before switching to Leek in February 2019. Continue reading Connections: Leek Town and Port Vale at onevalefan.co.uk. More

Taken from our photo archives, here are some images of previous trips to Leek Town for summer friendlies. We don’t have details of who took these photos for us but we’d like to thank them retrospectively for their efforts. We believe these games took place in 2003 and 2004 but we have no record of the results. Unfortunately in those far off days of reduced bandwidth some of these images are quite small! Continue reading From the OVF Archives: images of previous friendlies against Leek Town at onevalefan.co.uk. More

People are witnessing all forms of diversity across major entertainment industries. Gaming has not been left behind. Introduction People are witnessing all forms of diversity across major entertainment industries. Gaming has not been left behind. There is a wide range of target players that the gaming industry could tap into if it becomes diverse and more inclusive. This’s because gaming is an empowering, reflective as well as an emotional influencer among live players who lack a voice in other sectors of their lives. Continue reading Three reasons why gaming is becoming more inclusive at onevalefan.co.uk. More

Port Vale have arranged a final friendly game against League One Bury this summer. A club statement said: Port Vale will host Bury FC in their final pre-season game before they kick start the 19/20 league campaign away to Colchester. Kicking off at 15:00 on Saturday 27th July here at Vale Park, ticket details for the fixture can be found below: Adults (22-61): £10 Concessions (all other ages): £5 The Valiants ended last season campaign away to Bury with a 1-1 draw, a day which the Shakers won’t forget as they celebrated promotion to League One. Continue reading Port Vale arrange friendly game with Bury at onevalefan.co.uk. More

Port Vale Supporters Club deputy chair Malcolm Hirst is holding a meeting to discuss future ideas to encourage diversity at Port Vale. A note to OVF explains: This is a shout out to any Vale fan who believes that Vale Park should be a place that celebrates our differences and actively promotes and sustains a sense of belonging. If this is you, you are invited to a meeting in Burslem on Tuesday 6th August to discuss what we can and would like to do as a fan base to encourage an atmosphere of ‘Football for All’ at Vale Park. Continue reading Supporters Club call diversity meeting at onevalefan.co.uk. More

James Russell thinks success is a long-term project and realistically Vale will need to work hard to push for the play-off places this season. James Russell writes… Many bookmakers believe Port Vale are already up against it in League two this season, with other teams looking a lot more competitive. In a tough league, progress may need to be gradual so let’s start with the basics – if Port Vale can remain in the league – that would likely be seen as a stepping stone towards success the season after next as the club rightly targets long-term progress not expensive quick fixes. Continue reading What will Port Vale need to do to compete next season? at onevalefan.co.uk. More

Stevenage have signed former Port Vale loanee Tyler Denton from Leeds United. 23 year-old Denton made 21 appearances for the Valiants during the 2017-18 season. He later had a loan spell with Peterborough United. Stevenage have agreed an undisclosed fee for the player. Continue reading Former Valiants: Stevenage snap up former Vale loanee at onevalefan.co.uk. More

Former Port Vale midfielder Danny Whitaker has paid tribute to Port Vale after announcing his retirement as a player. Whitaker is rightly regarded as a Macclesfield Town legend and he paid fulsome praise to Macc while also thanking other clubs he had spells at. Whitaker played 98 times for Vale scoring 15 goals between 2006 and 2008. Announcing his immediate retirement, Whitaker said “I have felt truly humbled to have represented fantastic clubs such as Macclesfield Town, Port Vale, Chesterfield and Oldham Athletic.” In an open letter on the Macclesfield Town website he said: On a cold February evening back in 2002, I made my debut for Macclesfield Town and I could not have dreamt what was to follow. Continue reading Former Valaints: class act Danny Whitaker praises Port Vale after retirement at onevalefan.co.uk. More

Taken from a Wrexham matchday programme here are profiles of Port Vale’s squad from the 1971-72 season Continue reading Port Vale 1971 player profiles at onevalefan.co.uk. More

Port Vale have revealed that winger Cristian Montano is a doubt for the start of the new season. Montano was injured in Vale’s first friendly match of the summer against Kidsgrove Athletic. The club have revealed that Montano suffered a grade two tear and could be out for some weeks. Manager John Askey commented: “Monty has got a Grade Two tear so he will probably be missing for about three weeks which is not ideal. Continue reading Port Vale suffer winger injury blow at onevalefan.co.uk. More

The first part of the Football League Trophy draw has seen Port Vale drawn against Shrewsbury Town and Macclesfield Town. Port Vale manager John Askey had a spell with each club before joining the Valiants. The draw will be finalised on Friday 12th July with Premier League B teams (Category One Academy teams) controversially also joining the competition. Dates for the fixtures will be announced in due course. Continue reading Port Vale drawn against John Askey’s former clubs in Football League Trophy draw at onevalefan.co.uk. More

The Sentinel claim that Vale are taking a look at Bradford Park Avenue player Alex Hurst. Hurst is reportedly playing for the Valiants in a behind closed doors friendly against a Nottingham Forest XI. Midfielder Hurst is 19 years old and played 25 times last season, scoring once. He joined Avenue from Northern Premier League Premier Division side Matlock Town in October 2018. The talented teenager can play left-midfield, left back or in a more forward role. Continue reading Bradford Park Avenue player reportedly on trial with Port Vale at onevalefan.co.uk. More

Port Vale will find out who they are facing in the Football League Trophy on Friday lunchtime. The draw for the competition, previously known as the Checkatrade Trophy, will take place on Friday, July 12. It will be live on talkSPORT as part of the Jim White show at 12.30pm. What is the competition format? The competition features a total of 64 teams, made up of the 48 teams from League One and League Two (24 from each division) and 16 B teams (Category One academy sides). Continue reading Port Vale’s Football League Trophy opponents will be revealed on Friday at onevalefan.co.uk. More

Port Vale have confirmed the signing of Cambridge United forward David Amoo on a one-year deal. An official statement said: Port Vale are delighted to announce the signing of winger David Amoo on a one-year deal. The former Cambridge United winger becomes John Askey’s seventh signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Adam Crookes, Richie Bennett and Mark Cullen. The 28-year-old arrives at the club with a wealth of experience throughout the leagues having started his career at Liverpool. Continue reading Port Vale sign Cambridge United forward David Amoo at onevalefan.co.uk. More

Here are a selection of images from Port Vale’s 0-0 FA Cup fifth round draw with Watford on 20th February 1988. A Vale effort scrapes the post. Goalkeepers Tony Coton and Mark Grew. Darren Beckford challenges Tony Coton. Mark Grew clutches the ball. The crowd are gripped with the drama. Continue reading Images from Port Vale’s 1988 FA Cup draw with Watford at onevalefan.co.uk. More

The identities of four of Port Vale on trial players have been revealed. The four players who played in the game against Kidsgrove were as follows: Continue reading Port Vale trialists are revealed at onevalefan.co.uk. More

New strikers Mark Cullen and Richie Bennett netted in each half as Port Vale beat Kidsgrove Athletic 2-1. Cullen tapped the ball home in the first-half and Bennett headed home in the second forty five. Port Vale manager John Askey took the opportunity to give almost all of his squad, including five trialists, a run-out in front of a crowd of 1,689. Port Vale first-half: Brown, Trialist, Kennedy, Legge, Crookes, Trialist, Oyeleke, Conlon, Lloyd, Trialist, Cullen Port Vale second-half: Trialist, Gibbons, Rawlinson, Smith, Montano, Worrall, Burgess, Joyce, Whitfield, Pope, Bennett Continue reading New signings off the mark as Port Vale win friendly opener at onevalefan.co.uk. More