King of the Steele Curtain side
In 2000, OVF managed to speak to Ray King, a genuine Port Vale legend, who played in Vale’s FA Cup semi-final side. Read the great man’s thoughts.
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Steve McPhee: the OVF interview
Rob Fielding was delighted to catch up with former Port Vale striker Steve McPhee recently and ask him a few questions about his time at the club.
Luke Rodgers’ Swedish adventure
Swedish Vale fan Tomas Silfver has kindly allowed OVF to reproduce his interview with former Port Vale striker Luke Rodgers on this website.
Ian Taylor: the OVF interview
We’re delighted to have an exclusive chat with Port Vale legend Ian Taylor who reminisces about his time with the Valiants.
‘I’d like to see out my career here…’
Martin Tideswell has conducted an indepth interview with Port Vale’s top scorer Tom Pope in the Sentinel newspaper.
When OVF met: Gareth Ainsworth
This weekend marks the end of an era as Gareth Ainsworth retires from playing. Hopefully, the Vale legend and Wycombe player-manager will put in an appearance against the Valiants at Adams Park.
When OVF chatted with Robin van der Laan
Thursday 21st February marks the 22nd anniversary of Port Vale signing Robin van der Laan, the club’s very first Dutch signing.
The ‘lost’ Robbie Earle interview
This exclusive OVF interview, conducted thirteen years ago, has been missing from our website for a number of years.
Bob Newton: the OVF interview
OVF editor Rob Fielding chats to former Port Vale striker and cult hero Bob Newton about his time at the club in the early eighties.
Brian Mills: the OVF interview
Brian Mills was one of Port Vale’s brightest prospects in the 1990’s and we spoke to the former Vale striker about a footballing career that was cut short, too soon.
When OVF met Gareth Ainsworth…
The 10th of May 2012 marks Port Vale legend Gareth Ainsworth’s 39th birthday. And to celebrate we’ve dug up a vintage OVF interview with the man himself.
When OVF met Martin Foyle…
Wednesday 2nd May 2012 marks Port Vale legend Martin Foyle’s 49th birthday. To celebrate, OVF have taken a look inside the OVF Vaults and reproduced this exclusive 2011 interview with the great man.
Rewind: When Steve Guppy phoned OVF…
Today is Steve Guppy’s 43rd birthday and to celebrate the fact, we’re bringing back our vintage 2001 interview with the Port Vale left-wing legend.
Young: five bids in the frame
You can listen again to an exclusive interview with Port Vale administrator Bob Young in 6 Towns Radio. In the interview Young reveals that five bidders remain in the frame to be the club’s preferred bidders.
Watch the full Perry Deakin interview
Former CEO Perry Deakin’s interview on the BBC Late Kick-Off programme was the subject of much debate – and now the programme have released the full, unedited version of the interview.
Bernie Slaven: Autoglass was a ‘great day’
We’ve managed to catch up with former Vale striker Bernie Slaven and have a brief chat about his time at Vale.
Van der Laan: I had my best time at Vale Park
As one of Port Vale’s finest continental imports, we felt it was high time OVF caught up with mercurial midfielder Robin van der Laan.
Porter: My goal against Stoke meant a lot
We managed to catch up with Vale legend Andy Porter and have a chat about his time at Vale Park.
Bogie: Thanks for the support
We talk exclusively to club legend Ian Bogie who scored famous goals against Stoke City and Everton.
Foyle: I have Vale in my heart
We talk exclusively to club legend Martin Foyle who represented the club as player, coach and manager.
Recalling Dave McLellend
You may not have heard of Dave McLelland, but he played for Port Vale during one of the most momentous seasons in the club’s history.
Pilkington: One game at a time
Defender George Pilkington talks to us about playing with Wayne Rooney and how he’s taking nothing for granted…
Jones delighted with tribute
An exclusive interview with Valiant legend Andy Jones. He talks about playing for Wales, leaving the Vale and of course that famous haircut.
Ainsworth: I have massive respect for Rudge
Wing wonder Gareth Ainsworth talks to us about his memories of Vale Park. Discover Gareth’s weakness for chocolate and a road trip with Stuart Talbot.
Bright: Rudge has no equal
Media star Mark Bright chats to us about his favourite Vale moments, winding up Nick Hancock and his pair of Port Vale slippers.
Guppy: I loved beating Stoke!
An exclusive interview with Valiant legend Steve Guppy. Find out why he signed for Vale, his favourite memories and his thoughts on that cup game are all revealed.
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