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Opinion: Port Vale’s huge debts are a mounting concern - onevalefan.co.uk Rob Fielding says the mounting debts under the current owners are an increasing cause for concern. He argues that "Vale's losses seem huge in comparison with other similar clubs". Rob Fielding writes....

Our latest opinion piece is on Port Vale finances #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/03/opin...

Port Vale 1-1 Luton Town – Waine on target but Valiants are held at home - onevalefan.co.uk Ben Waine was on target but a home draw was probably not enough for the Valiants. Here's our match report.

Port Vale frustrated by draw (and match officials) #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/02/port...

A promotional shot taken during Port Vale's 1988 FA Cup run. Manager John Rudge is flanked by the goalscorers against Spurs - Phil Sproson and Ray Walker - as they await the fifth round draw. The Vale produced national headlines when they defeated cup holders Spurs at Vale Park. #pvfc

Northampton Town 0-1 Port Vale – Stockley strike stuns hosts as Valiants win away - onevalefan.co.uk A late first-half goal from Jayden Stockley proved crucial as Jon Brady enjoyed a happy return to Sixfields stadium. Here's our match report.

Battling away win #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/02/nort...

Bob Newton - Port Vale

Bob Newton shows his frustration at missing a chance against Darlington in February 1983. Port Vale would go on to win the game 2-1. The 27 year-old striker would also top-score with 20 goals as John McGrath's side won promotion to Division Three that season #pvfc

Port Vale players in the bath - 1953-54 season

A battered newspaper clipping of members of Port Vale's 1953-54 Iron Curtain side taking a bath. It was provided to onevalefan by members of Dickie Cunliffe's family. The winger was a key member of the team, playing 50 games and scoring nine times. Dickie sadly passed away in 1975. #pvfc

Port Vale 1-1 Reading – Valiants save face as Sherif snatches last-gasp equaliser - onevalefan.co.uk It may not be enough... but Port Vale at least saved face with a battling second-half performance and a last-gasp goal. Here's our match report.

Sub earns Port Vale a point at home... #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/02/port...

Port Vale 1953-54 side

Port Vale's 1953-54 side on a magazine cover. Freddie Steele's legendary "Iron Curtain" side finished 11 points clear at the top of Division Three North and reached the FA Cup semi-finals. The side, composed mainly of locally-born players, set 7 club records which still stand today. #pvfc

Ken Hancock in front of the Port Vale team coach

Port Vale goalkeeper Ken Hancock in front of the team coach. Hancock made 269 appearances for Vale between 1958 and 1965 and later played for Ipswich Town, Bury and Spurs. He sadly passed away in 2025. #pvfc

Port Vale players in the 1930s

Port Vale players circa early 1930s. This was shortly after the club achieved its first ever promotion at the end of the 1929-30 season. #pvfc

Port Vale players in front of their team coach in 1960

This image is from Port Vale's first tour of Czechoslovakia in 1960. It shows the smartly dressed players in front of the team coach. According to reports, Vale were shocked by the "harsh" continental referees they encountered. Nevertheless, they won their first three friendly games. #pvfc

The 1967 Port Vale line-up for a friendly game

Port Vale players line up for a friendly against Gottvaldoz on their 1967 tour of Czechoslovakia. It ended 2-0 to Vale with Cullerton and Chapman the scorers in front of a crowd of 7,000. #pvfc

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Sir Stanley Matthews in Port Vale kit pictured in 1967

Sir Stanley Matthews leads the team out in a Port Vale kit during the club's tour of Czechoslovakia in 1967. Despite being 52 years of age, the then Vale manager Matthews played in the game. This is a colourised version of a black and white photo. #pvfc

Stevenage v Port Vale preview – time running out (or has run out) for Valiants’ survival hopes - onevalefan.co.uk Things continue to look grim as Jon Brady's side travel to Stevenage for their evening fixture. Here's our preview. Vale viewpoint Talking points Waine deserves forward berth New Zealand International...

A preview ahead of Tuesday's game #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/02/stev...

Port Vale v Bristol City preview – can under fire Valiants progress in the FA Cup? - onevalefan.co.uk It's Vale's second cup tie in a week as they host Championship side Bristol City in the FA Cup. Here's our preview. Vale viewpoint Talking points No repeat of midweek capitulation please! Vale are in ...

Will Port Vale be up for the cup? #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/02/port...

Opinion: let’s face it Port Vale are down and now face a crucial summer rebuild - onevalefan.co.uk Rob Fielding says "anyone watching the games knows the truth" Vale are heading to League Two and need a massive rebuild in the summer. Rob Fielding writes... The eternal optimists may say there's stil...

A view on what needs to change at Port Vale #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/02/opin...

Port Vale 0-4 Stockport County – classy visitors comprehensively end Vale’s Trophy run - onevalefan.co.uk Port Vale were well and truly outclassed as they were knocked out of the Football League Trophy at the quarter-final stage. Here's our match report.

Vale thrashed in Trophy quarter-final... #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/02/port...

Port Vale add experienced free agent midfielder to their squad - onevalefan.co.uk Port Vale have announced the signing of 31 year-old midfielder Grant Ward on a deal until the end of the season. Ward has yet to play this season after being released in the summer. He most recently p...

Jon Brady adds another new signing #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/02/port...

Port Vale 2-2 Burton Albion – battling draw does little to boost survival hopes - onevalefan.co.uk Vale were pegged back at home as they could only draw 2-2 with Burton Albion. Here's our match report.

Disappointment again for Valiants #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/02/port...

Opinion: does struggling Port Vale still need a Director of Football role? - onevalefan.co.uk The club may have been burned under the reign of David Flitcroft but just because the first appointment didn't work doesn't mean it's a bad idea, Rob Fielding argues. Rob Fielding writes... The club's...

"Just because the first appointment didn’t work doesn’t mean it’s a bad idea, Rob Fielding argues..." #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/02/opin...

Port Vale 0-1 AFC Wimbledon – late goal deals huge blow to survival hopes - onevalefan.co.uk A late goal from Wimbledon saw the Valiants lose at home on Tuesday evening. Here's our match report.

Not the result Port Vale needed... #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/02/port...

Transfer window: Port Vale manager targeting new additions with a forward a priority - onevalefan.co.uk Port Vale manager Jon Brady says the side "needs help" as he looks to add some new players to his squad. Brady told the media that he did not plan to lose striker Devante Cole, who left to join Luton ...

Jon Brady talks transfer window priorities #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/02/tran...

Leyton Orient 0-1 Port Vale – Valiants keep slim survival hopes alive after battling win - onevalefan.co.uk Vale recorded only their fifth victory of the season with a hard fought away win over Orient. Here's our match report.

Welcome win for the Valiants #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/01/leyt...

Leyton Orient v Port Vale preview – rock bottom Valiants desperately need a lift - onevalefan.co.uk It's been a depressing few days since the awful home loss to Exeter City. Can Port Vale somehow turn their form around? Here's our match preview. Vale viewpoint Talking points Will lessons be learnt? ...

Our latest Port Vale match preview #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/01/leyt...

Opinion: “that was an embarrassment to watch” - onevalefan.co.uk Where to start after the diabolical performance against Exeter City? Well, Rob Fielding has a go at covering at least some of the issues... Off the pitch things are rosy So, I'll start with a rare pos...

OVF opinion on the dire display against Exeter City #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/01/opin...

Port Vale 1-3 Exeter City – woeful performance puts dampener on anniversary celebrations - onevalefan.co.uk Off the pitch there were memorable celebrations of the club's 150th anniversary. On the pitch, well where do you begin... Here's our match report.

Another damp squib at home #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/01/port...

Port Vale v Exeter City preview – anniversary celebrations aside, Vale badly need good news after 90 mins - onevalefan.co.uk It may be the designated 150th anniversary match but more attention will be on how the team perform during Jon Brady's first home League game in charge. Here's our preview. Vale viewpoint Talking poin...

Our latest match preview #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/01/port...

Mansfield Town 3-0 Port Vale – Valiants swept away in second-half shocker - onevalefan.co.uk A game of two halves saw Vale fall away in the second-half as Mansfield secured a comfortable win. Here's our match report.

Vale lose again... #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/01/mans...

Jon Brady: “I’ve loved every minute so far” but momentum is key - onevalefan.co.uk New Port Vale manager Jon Brady has said he is enjoying the challenge as he reveals more details on changes he has made and standards he expects. Brady has got off to a decent start with two cup wins ...

The manager's thoughts #pvfc www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/01/jon-...