Port Vale’s 2023-24’s failures – eight reasons for the club’s relegation
In a special feature we take a look at some of the factors which resulted in Port Vale’s relegation from League One in 2024.
In a special feature we take a look at some of the factors which resulted in Port Vale’s relegation from League One in 2024.
An interview with Port Vale CEO Matt Hancock in Mike Baggaley’s Valiant newsletter suggests that the club could move away from the Director of Football model.
Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after the loss to Shrewsbury Town and urges the club to make a positive out of a negative by starting a root and branch review of the football side now, so the club is in a better place for the crucial summer transfer window.
Rob Fielding says that while the open letter from Carol Shanahan should be respected, fans will continue to protest about the current Director of Football because they care for the long-term future of the club.
In a lengthy open letter on the official Port Vale website, Carol Shanahan has defended director of football David Flitcroft from demands that he should leave the club.
A recent poll of fans on the onevalefan website indicates that 83% of those who voted think that Director of Football David Flitcroft should leave the club.
Rob Fielding asks why the Valiants have opted for a managerial team with no experience for a must-win game when there is a Director of Football who has managed over 300 games available?
Rob Fielding agrees that it was right for Andy Crosby to go but he wonders whether the club’s Director of Football should be considering his future too.
There’s been plenty of angry reaction following Port Vale’s awful defeat to Fleetwood Town – and rightly so. It seems, as widely predicted after a poor January transfer window, that the club is in real and present danger of being sucked into a relegation battle. We examine whether manager Andy Crosby and/or director of football […]
Port Vale director of football David Flitcroft says that the club are looking around the globe as they continue to look to boost the club’s striking ranks.
Port Vale Director of Football David Flitcroft has told BBC Radio Stoke’s Phil Bowers that he is confident that youngsters Jack Shorrock and Rhys Walters will sign professional deals with the club.
Port Vale director of football David Flitcroft says the loan signing of Manchester United teenager Dan Gore “speaks volumes” of the club’s ambition to be the preferred destination for top-tier loan players.
Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after Port Vale narrowly defeated Exeter City on Saturday afternoon.
Port Vale have announced another fans forum allowing supporters the opportunity to ask questions of manager Andy Crosby and Director of Football David Flitcroft.
Port Vale Director of Football David Flitcroft is to explain the club’s “future football plan” at a future fans forum.
Carol Shanahan has explained a raft of changes to Port Vale’s structure in a wide ranging video interview published by the club.
Port Vale FC have announced that the club will be holding a fans forum on Thursday 21st July.
Port Vale FC have published an in-depth video interview with owner Carol Shanahan, manager Darrell Clarke and director of football David Flitcroft.
Port Vale have said that they are targeting three additions to their squad and two signings could join the club ahead of Saturday’s game with Scunthorpe United.
Port Vale Director of Football David Flitcroft says the club’s chair Carol Shanahan leads by example as she inspires supporters, staff and players to “feel part of something”.
Now that the club have put a management structure in place, it’s likely that the pair will begin to plan for the future.
Port Vale chief executive officer Colin Garlick has welcomed the appointment of David Flitcroft into a new Director of Football role at the club.
Rob Fielding says that while he can understand fans’ frustrations, there is a long-term logic in the club’s appointment as it looks to move with the footballing times.
Director of Football at Port Vale FC: Port Vale have announced that David Flitcroft will take on a new role at the club.