Will Ryder

6th February 2024

Opinion: why is inexperienced Will Ryder and not former manager David Flitcroft on the Port Vale bench?

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?

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Port Vale Director of Football David Flitcroft

24th May 2023

Port Vale to announce their “future football plan” at fans forum

David Flitcroft, Matt Hancock, Will Ryder 0

Port Vale Director of Football David Flitcroft is to explain the club’s “future football plan” at a future fans forum.

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On this day

: 1910 Defender Ernest Breeze is born.; 1967 Manager Jackie Mudie resigns from his role due to "personal reasons."; 1972 Roy Sproson makes his 842nd and final Vale appearance in a 2-1 defeat to Rotherham United.; 1982 Ernie Moss scores twice as Port Vale beat Tranmere Rovers 2-1.; 2004 Steve McPhee scores both goals as Port Vale beat Rushden and Diamonds 2-0.; 2018 Port Vale release ten players including Ryan Boot and Anton Forrester.; 2021 Tom Conlon is named the 2021 Port Vale player of the year.