Photo Essay: Jim Gannon gets shown the Port Vale exit door
This photo shows Jim Gannon next to an exit sign at the end of the game against Accrington.
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Who was Jim Gannon?
Jim Gannon proved to be one of the most controversial management appointments in the club’s long history – and also one of the shortest! He will be remembered for the infamous “busgate” affair where both Gannon and assistant Geoff Horsfield left the team coach en route to a game after an argument.
Port Vale’s infamous “busgate” incident
One of the most notorious incidents in the short but incident packed Jim Gannon regime, here is the story of “busgate”…
Clipping Heroes #11: Unusual photos
In our latest collection of clippings from the archives, we look at some more unusual images from our archives…
How does Adams’ record compare?
With Micky Adams under severe pressure and even hinting that he may have reached the end of his “shelf life” at Vale, we take a look at how his current record compares with the final records of previous managers.
Horsfield reacts to Gannon’s sacking
Former Port Vale coach Geoff Horsfield has tweeted his reaction to Stockport County’s sacking of Jim Gannon in typically blunt style.
Gannon’s Stockport future in doubt
Former Port Vale manager Jim Gannon has insisted he is “committed to the cause” despite public criticism from Stockport County chairman Lord Snape.
Williams: Jim’s French folly led to his own exit
Columnist Ray Williams’ trip to France has prompted him to explore Jim Gannon’s tactical obsession with the neuf et demi position.
Williams lifts the lid on Gannon’s Vale regime
Columnist Ray Williams’ latest exclusive OVF column describes what he thought it was like working for the Jim Gannon regime at Vale Park.
Here’s hoping for a brighter 2012 for Vale
In his latest column, OVF founder Rob Fielding says the last twelve months have included some of the club’s darkest moments and have truly been an annus horriblis.
Any chance of a quiet end to the season?
Feel free to correct me if I’m wrong, but in my 31 years of supporting Port Vale, I cannot recall such a rollercoaster season.
Back the players, barrack the board
After the turmoil of the last few days, Vale fans could be forgiven for wanting to take a break from the ups and downs of football.
Sorry Jim, this just isn’t working…
In his short reign, Jim Gannon has managed to clock up some “impressive” achievements as Vale manager but Rob Fielding argues the club have to make a tough decision on his future.
Gary Roberts attacks manager Jim Gannon
Gary Roberts has publically criticised manager Jim Gannon after being dropped for the Accrington game. Roberts told the Sentinel: “I don’t know why I wasn’t in the squad because the manager didn’t explain it to me. “I found out I wasn’t in the team about 20 minutes before the team-sheet was handed in on Saturday. I […]
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.
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 […]
Tomlinson tweet hints at incident on team bus
Goalkeeper Stuart Tomlinson has tweeted about “someone” leaving the Port Vale team bus. The squad are believed to be on the way to the Aldershot game and Tomlinson tweeted: “Awesome events on the team bus” and later added: “Someone has left the bus.”