26 minutes ago, Dipepa delight said:

Yes lets get rid of a very very good player.

In fact as season goes on he was 1 i was looking forwards to seeing weekly  with my season ticket..., ,Headleys better forwards not back ,johnsons quality could have got us some wins 

Tolaj Curtis and now Johnson.,keep the good news coming not 

Wtf are we playing at is the club closing down .

Something is going on for sure .

Whos next go Byers and Paton 

Whos left watch then G Hall .

Walters and Ojo have they ever got a assist 

15 zeros and anyone any good leaving the club .

Port Vale annoy me immensely 

I think the club is not closing down what a daft thing to say...Nothing is going on except probably  they recognise no amount of transfers or money spent will save our season so the preparation is for next season.

11 minutes ago, Walka003 said:

Of the current bottom 4, we are the only one who've failed to do any transfer business. Donny have brought in 5 players, Rotherham and Northampton one a piece. Still it's not as easy as it is on football manager at vale park don't you know!!!?!!

 

We've done business, let people go. 

Still got a massive squad, and players need to go before others come in. 

I'd be surprised if there's more than 2 coming in. 

Can forget a striker since Brown and Faal are still here. 

If we get any players coming in, will be a centre back and a winger. Be surprised if it's more extensive than that. 

3 minutes ago, Mr Moose said:

I think the club is not closing down what a daft thing to say...Nothing is going on except probably  they recognise no amount of transfers or money spent will save our season so the preparation is for next season.

Why did they play like it is then second half yesterday .

Mind you in every league 1  campaign they play like this .

Something must have gone on how you play so well first half then second half play so poorly .

Just won 3 in a row why have they not reacted at 1-0 down ,not like they shouldnt have confidence is it ,1111 people there should give them the extra fly back into the game .

Too not even have a goal attempt second half well its very telling .

Ok clubs not closing but players have consistently given up the fight in too many games 

Wtf is wrong with them 

Have they being told we only aiming for 5th bottom so why the C B A after conceding v Mighty not Mansfield 

 

16 minutes ago, Dipepa delight said:

Why did they play like it is then second half yesterday .

Mind you in every league 1  campaign they play like this .

Something must have gone on how you play so well first half then second half play so poorly .

Just won 3 in a row why have they not reacted at 1-0 down ,not like they shouldnt have confidence is it ,1111 people there should give them the extra fly back into the game .

Too not even have a goal attempt second half well its very telling .

Ok clubs not closing but players have consistently given up the fight in too many games 

Wtf is wrong with them 

Have they being told we only aiming for 5th bottom so why the C B A after conceding v Mighty not Mansfield 

 

Why did Man City play like that at United ? That's sport.

Brady questioned the players in the 2nd half it's Moores team still.

The players as a group are not up to it.

Quit with the conspiracy theories and accept the side Moore built is rubbish and will play in the 2nd division next season.

Edited January 18Jan 18 by Mr Moose

17 minutes ago, Dipepa delight said:

Why did they play like it is then second half yesterday .

Mind you in every league 1  campaign they play like this .

Something must have gone on how you play so well first half then second half play so poorly .

Just won 3 in a row why have they not reacted at 1-0 down ,not like they shouldnt have confidence is it ,1111 people there should give them the extra fly back into the game .

Too not even have a goal attempt second half well its very telling .

Ok clubs not closing but players have consistently given up the fight in too many games 

Wtf is wrong with them 

Have they being told we only aiming for 5th bottom so why the C B A after conceding v Mighty not Mansfield 

 

Because football sometimes works like that. No point being overdramatic about it. Not the first time it’s been the typical game of two halves neither will it be the last.

16 minutes ago, Dipepa delight said:

Why did they play like it is then second half yesterday .

Mind you in every league 1  campaign they play like this .

Something must have gone on how you play so well first half then second half play so poorly .

Just won 3 in a row why have they not reacted at 1-0 down ,not like they shouldnt have confidence is it ,1111 people there should give them the extra fly back into the game .

Too not even have a goal attempt second half well its very telling .

Ok clubs not closing but players have consistently given up the fight in too many games 

Wtf is wrong with them 

Have they being told we only aiming for 5th bottom so why the C B A after conceding v Mighty not Mansfield 

 

With the greatest of respect, you dont half think football is far more simple than it is.

Maybe Byers going off injured didn't help yesterday...

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3 hours ago, Dipepa delight said:

 

Tolaj Curtis and now Johnson.,keep the good news coming not 

Wtf are we playing at is the club closing down .

 

What a daft post. Vale had no choice but to let Tolaj go as his buy out clause was met and Curtis and Johnson didn’t want to play for the new manager so it’s the correct decision to let them go.

As disappointing as it is, we’re going to be relegated as we aren’t going to suddenly win the 10 games we need to stay up.

Theres no use wasting money in this transfer window, we may as well reset, plan who we need in the Summer and try to bounce back. 

Edited January 18Jan 18 by soothsayer

57 minutes ago, Guitar Ray said:

They aren’t running the football team, that’s why we employ a manager and the coaching staff, and a D.o.F. in the recent past.  The football side is entirely down to those individuals.  The only thing we can question is the timing of the removal of these failing individuals, but we have no idea of the contractual situation so can’t make an informed judgement on this.

Exactly GR, the football side of the business is delegated to those that know football as is the case with every major professional club in England I believe.

I find it ironic that many fans on this thread are praising Mansfield Town  FC for sticking with Nigel Clough and singing the praise of their long term family owners whereas some Vale fans are even questioning Brady's appointment after ca 1 week in charge and some calling for The Shanahans to go.

Surely the Mansfield Town FC example is one for stability and the Shanahans from their actions favor stability, success will eventually  come to PVFC with stability. IMHO, instability and constant change will only bring anguish to the whole organization.

37 minutes ago, soothsayer said:

What a daft post. Vale had no choice but to let Tolaj go as his but out clause was met and Curtis and Johnson didn’t want to play for the new manager so it’s the correct decision to let them go.

As disappointing as it is, we’re going to be relegated as we aren’t going to suddenly win the 10 games we need to stay up.

Theres no use wasting money in this transfer window, we may as well reset, plan who we need in the Summer and try to bounce back. 

Agree with most of what you post Sooth but we shouldn't go down without a fight and we shouldn't waste money.

We should look at the loan market for a player(s) of the quality of Irow who Mansfield signed on loan on Jan 8 2026, there must be others of similar quality out there. Also, IMHO a little more organization at the back should make it more difficult to score against us.

 

1 hour ago, Mr Moose said:

I think the club is not closing down what a daft thing to say...Nothing is going on except probably  they recognise no amount of transfers or money spent will save our season so the preparation is for next season.

It’s great they have realised this but never realised that keeping Moore 5/6 weeks longer in a job than they should, probably cost us a league one spot for next season. 

It’s been a disaster of a season from all concerned. Worrying thing is I don’t think she funds another good go at promotion next season. 

1 hour ago, Alan Vit said:

Really?

In what role?

You are conducting a long-running campaign to demand that the owners step aside, so that other owners can come in to replace them.

While having not the slightest idea who those supposed new owners might be.

In other words, you are proposing major changes on an entirely unplanned basis and hence you are completely irresponsible.

Leading me to doubt your supposed experience in corporate finance.

Unless of course you are merely another underhand Stokie trying to harm our club.

Amazing.

Do not be concerned about my experience and past career.

All I will say ( repeating myself) is Carol and family are out of their depth in running a football club. Simple. 
Yes very very grateful for what they did in buying out Smurthwaite but simply owning a football club does not imply you can run one. 
 

I am not going to get into semantics.

 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, leedsvaliant said:

Whilst I agree that the owners have done a lot for the football club in a positive way, they should not be immune from criticism. Just because they pour their own money into a football club doesn't make them unique. In fact, the team we played yesterday has a family who does exactly the same thing.

As long as the criticism is fair, not directed at family members and fans truly understand the consequences. Uniqueness has nothing to do with anything in this context.

1 hour ago, leedsvaliant said:

We should be grateful for the money that they invest in the club but they could have saved a huge amount of wasted money by listening to the fans occasionally.

How do you know that they don't take into account the vibe coming from the fans. Don't forget, ask 10 fans the same question and 10 different answers will come back, then what?

1 hour ago, leedsvaliant said:

Money isn't the only thing that owners bring to the table. We should trust them as stewards of the club to make the right decisions for the future of the club. What's been demonstrated over nearly 7 years is that the bad decisions far outweigh the good. We're back, in potentially worse shape, than when they first took over.

They don't have the benefit of hindsight LV. No owners, certainly ones who are vested in a club, will purposefully plot for it to be bottom of a league after 24 games unless their name is Smurthwaite.
 

1 hour ago, leedsvaliant said:

They desperately need more football people in the club rather than IT people trying to run a football club.

A person who has experience of building and running a large business, it happens to be an  IT business, is the owner and Chairlady running PVFC.

I agree, there may be a point about "Not enough Football people" involved in the running of the club/at boardroom level. Hence a few senior people from Vale go and visit a few other clubs who have recently become established in Lge 1 following promotion and see what the boardroom/Football structure make up is and implement similar. I'm sure Wrexham, Stockport, Mansfield would have no problem, there's no secrets.
 

1 hour ago, leedsvaliant said:

A lack of criticism and accountability leads to continued poor decisions. Would you prefer us to keep quiet and spiral into non league rather than criticise when it is warranted?

Again, as long as the criticism is fair, not directed at family members, fans truly understand the consequences and that not all fans may share your views and opinion.

38 minutes ago, trentvale said:

Amazing.

Do not be concerned about my experience and past career.

All I will say ( repeating myself) is Carol and family are out of their depth in running a football club. Simple. 
Yes very very grateful for what they did in buying out Smurthwaite but simply owning a football club does not imply you can run one. 
 

I am not going to get into semantics.

Out of interest, what family on your scale is "In depth" in running a football club.

Under the Shanahans tenure the club have been promoted from Lge 2 twice, admittedly relegated from Lge 1 once and likely twice. The relegation conundrum is what needs to be solved.

If you've had so many years in Corporate finance you should appreciate the need for money flow and solvency.

45 minutes ago, trentvale said:

Amazing.

Do not be concerned about my experience and past career.

All I will say ( repeating myself) is Carol and family are out of their depth in running a football club. Simple. 
Yes very very grateful for what they did in buying out Smurthwaite but simply owning a football club does not imply you can run one. 
 

I am not going to get into semantics.

 

 

 

 

Is semantics a new night club in Burslem? 😱😁 I'll get my coat...