Defender shares why Blackpool stood out above Huddersfield Town and Port Vale following Sheffield Wednesday exit
Michael Ihiekwe discusses why Blackpool stood out above others following his Sheffield Wednesday exit.
Port Vale transfer rumour: Valiants linked to former Wycombe forward
The Football League World website says Port Vale are one of three clubs chasing an out of contract former Wycombe Wanderers forward. Brandon Hanlan...
Port Vale sign former loanee Rico Richards
Port Vale have confirmed the signing of former loanee Rico Richards on a two year deal. The loanee was a popular player last season as he helped...
The onevalefan website sponsors new Port Vale signing Jordan Gabriel for the 2025-26 season
We are delighted to announce that a consortium of OVF viewers have contributed to enable this website to sponsor new signing Jordan Gabriel home...
Former Port Vale loanee released by parent club
Former Port Vale loanee Rico Richards, who enjoyed a successful loan spell with the Valiants, has been released by Aston Villa. Villa confirmed the...
Nearly Men 34: Ray Kennedy, the superstar that Sir Stan didn’t rate…
Our latest “nearly man” feature is a fairly well known tale for most Port Vale fans and one of the biggest missed opportunities in the club’s...
Clippings: Photoshoots of Port Vale new signings over the years
We take a look through our archive at some posed photoshoots to celebrate new Port Vale signings over the years… Smile for the camera: the Port...
Robbie Williams trolls Arsenal with Tottenham trophy joke while performing at the Emirates Stadium
Former Take That band member Williams - who is now better known as a solo artist - supports Port Vale, having grown up in Stoke-on-Trent. But the...
John extension boosts Port Vale defensive depth
Port Vale defender Kyle John has signed a new two-year contract, keeping him at Vale Park until at least the summer of 2027. It comes after the...
How Port Vale tried to block the birth of Stoke City FC
A letter to the Sentinel one hundred years ago today changed Stoke City Football Club forever and sparked a furious response from across the city
Robbie Williams goes head to head with Beyonce in pop superstars’ North London derby
THE North London derby typically sees a clash between football rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
But this weekend's version saw Robbie...
Port Vale wingback agrees new deal
Port Vale have announced that Kyle John has agreed a two year deal. Former Everton player John had a successful trial last summer, joining on a one...
Robbie Williams aims savage dig at Arsenal while performing at their stadium
Robbie Williams chose the worst possible place to make a joke about Arsenal's season – the Emirates stadium.
The pop megastar was performing during...
Darren Moore announces reunion with ex-West Brom ally at Port Vale
West Brom are entering a pivotal chapter in its history by appointing Ryan Mason as new manager. An inexperienced appointment that has raised some...
“Hopefully making headway with one or two” – Darren Moore delivers transfer update
Port Vale manager Darren Moore has given an update to the club’s media team on the sides summer activities. Moore spoke about player recruitment...
Former Stoke City head of recruitment joins Port Vale
Port Vale have confirmed the appointment today
Nearly Men 33: Mick Channon, the eighties marquee signing that never was
Our latest “nearly man” feature is the story of how former England striker Mick Channon could have joined Port Vale in 1982. In 1982, John McGrath...
Ex-Portsmouth favourite quits League Two promotion winners for management return after 21-month absence
The former Pompey striker helped guide Port Vale to promotion last season
One of Port Vale’s most influential signings of all-time warranted just a single sentence in 1923
Striker Wilf Kirkham remains Port Vale’s all-time top-scorer with 164 goals for the club, yet his addition to the first-team was covered in less...
This club has been ranked as having the worst matchday experience in League One - where Northampton Town, Port Vale, Leyton Orient, Reading and the rest rank
Everyone will have their own opinion of what makes a good stadium visit and which is the best matchday experience in League One.
Wingback Mitch Clark agrees new Port Vale deal
Port Vale have announced that wingback Mitch Clark has agreed a new deal with the club. The contract appears to be a one year contract with an...
'Always' - Ex-Sheffield Wednesday man makes Blackpool admission following Bloomfield Road switch
Blackpool’s newest addition Michael Ihiekwe was linked with both Huddersfield Town and Port Vale before making the switch to Bloomfield Road.
Rumoured Northampton Town target signs for League One rivals
Jordan Gabriel has joined newly-promoted League One club Port Vale on a two-year deal.
'Speaks for itself' - Steve Bruce highlights why Blackpool were determined to beat Huddersfield Town and Port Vale to serial promotion winner
Steve Bruce has shared his thoughts on Blackpool’s latest addition - who has previously experienced League One promotion with Sheffield Wednesday...
This is said to be the wage bill of every club during the 2024/25 League Two season, including Chesterfield, Bradford City, Port Vale and Carlisle United
This how the League Two table would have looked if it was based on wage bills, according to new figures revealed this week.
Port Vale coach departs to take up management role
Port Vale have confirmed that first-team coach Lee Bradbury has left after being appointed the first-team coach at National League South side...
This is said to be the wage bill of every club during the 2024/25 League Two season, including Chesterfield, Bradford City, Carlisle United and Port Vale
This how the League Two table would have looked if it was based on wage bills, according to new figures revealed this week.
Sheffield Wednesday man to join League One club amid Huddersfield Town and Port Vale interest
Sheffield Wednesday defender Michael Ihiekwe will join Blackpool on a free transfer, according to The Star. Sheffield Wednesday…
The post Sheffield...
How the opening of Port Vale’s Old Rec ground was reported in 1913
Port Vale’s Old Rec stadium was opened in September 1913. We take a look at how it was reported in the local media. Contemporary adverts and...
How the press reported Port Vale rumours in 1905…
Here’s a clipping from one hundred and twenty years ago showing how football “gossip” was treated in those days. It’s a world away from the social...
Former Valiants: Lewis Cass moves to Harrogate Town
League Two side Harrogate Town has announced the signing of former Port Vale defender Lewis Cass on a two year deal. It follows a mutual...
Harrogate Town swoop for former Newcastle United, Port Vale and Grimsby Town defender Lewis Cass
A former Newcastle United defender with two promotions on his CV and plenty of League One experience is Harrogate Town’s second new signing of the...
Former Valiants: joy for ex-Vale players as Oldham return to the Football League
Four former Port Vale players featured at Wembley as Oldham Athletic won a dramatic National League play-off final to return to League Two....
League Two line-up confirmed
With the culmination of the play-off campaigns, we now know the full line-up for the 2025/26 League Two season. Doncaster Rovers, Port Vale,...
The 2025/26 League Two Line-Up is Complete
Following the conclusion of the 2024/25 Vanarama National League Play-Off Final, we now know which teams Walsall will be facing over the course of...
Council lifts Stoke City and Port Vale street café rules - despite police fears
The 'outdated' rules barred street cafés near football stadia on matchdays
Retro style Port Vale kit brings high praise and high sales
Port Vale’s 150th anniversary kit has been hailed as “a thing of beauty” by fans of other clubs and has been purchased by nearly 2,000 Vale fans...
SKIPPER TOM PRAYING TO GET THE CALL
By Tony Bugby CLUB captain Tom Conlon is desperate not to experience the heartbreak of missing out on a Wembley appearance for a second time. The...
New signing Jordan Gabriel says Port Vale “stood out to me”
Jordan Gabriel, the club’s first signing of the summer, says he’s “excited” to have joined Port Vale. The 26 year-old agreed a two-year deal at the...
Port Vale signing: Valiants confirm wingback has signed for the club
Port Vale FC have announced that Jordan Gabriel is the club’s first summer signing as they prepare for League One. The club announced that the...
Port Vale 2025/26 home kit is revealed
Port Vale have launched a retro inspired home kit to mark the official 150th anniversary of the club’s foundation. It’s a simple design, inspired...
Port Vale 2024/25 home kit is revealed
Port Vale have launched a retro inspired home kit to mark the official 150th anniversary of the club’s foundation. It’s a simple design, inspired...
“League One looks a little weaker than last year.” (opinion)
For the 2025/26 season, City will take on relegated Championship sides Cardiff City, Plymouth Argyle and Luton Town, as well as promoted League Two...
Port Vale transfer rumour: Valiants linked to Carlisle Utd forward
The Football League World website says Port Vale are one of four clubs chasing an out of contract Carlisle United striker. Matthew Dennis has been...
The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur News and Links for Friday, May 30
Photo by Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images
A look at the lower leagues After a weekend filled will football action, we have a much...
This is the club with the cheapest adult season-tickets in League One - where Northampton Town, Luton Town, AFC Wimbledon, Port Vale and the rest rank
The price of football tickets is certaintly a hot topic right now with the cost of going to a Premier League game staggeringly expensive.
The cheapest adult season-tickets at every League One club - here's where Northampton Town, Luton Town, AFC Wimbledon, Port Vale and the rest rank
The price of football tickets is certaintly a hot topic right now with the cost of going to a Premier League game staggeringly expensive.
The early promotion odds you can get on Doncaster Rovers, Port Vale, Bradford City, AFC Wimbledon and the rest of League One
There’s plenty of value out there right now if you have a 2025/26 League One promotion favourite in mind.
Huddersfield Town among League One trio eyeing Sheffield Wednesday centre-back
Sheffield Wednesday have released Michael Ihiekwe and Huddersfield Town, Blackpool and Port Vale are keen, as per The…
The post Huddersfield Town...
Port Vale transfer rumour: Darren Moore is linked to former Sheff Wed defender
The Sheffield Star newspaper claims that Port Vale are one of a number of clubs interested in free agent Michael Ihiekwe. The experienced defender...
Port Vale announce further friendly fixture dates
Port Vale FC have announced two more summer friendly dates as they prepare for their League One campaign. Games against Bath City and Altrincham...
Cult hero 75: Nathan Smith
If you consider the likes of Sproson, Aspin, Glover and so on… then Nathan Smith may not be one of the all-time great defenders at Port Vale but...
Bill Asprey (1936-2025)
Stoke City Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of former player, assistant manager and manager William ‘Bill’ Asprey at the age of...
These are the early odds for the 2025/26 League One winner and the prices you can get on Doncaster Rovers, Port Vale, Bradford City, AFC Wimbledon and the rest
The odds are now out for the 2025/26 League One season with some great value out there if you have an early favourite in mind.
“I haven’t seen eye to eye with the club” – Ethan Chislett on Port Vale exit
Released midfielder Ethan Chislett says last season was “a tough year” although he added that “I love the club, I love the fans, and I love the...
A man down and scoreline confusion – the odd tale of Port Vale’s first League game
Port Vale’s first season in the Football League started in dramatic fashion – here’s the story…
The post A man down and scoreline confusion – the...
Walsall to Remain in League Two Following Play-Off Final Defeat
Walsall will spend at least another season in the fourth tier of English football after suffering defeat to AFC Wimbledon in Monday afternoon's Sky...
Five of the best: follically challenged Port Vale players
Inspired by a recent forum discussion, we take a look at five Port Vale heroes known more for their contributions on the pitch than their flowing...
How to watch League Two play-off final: TV channel and live stream for Wimbledon vs Walsall today
Monday's winner will join Doncaster and Port Vale in promotion to League One
Why are the EFL play-off finals kicking off a minute later?
SUNDERLAND and Sheffield United will meet in one of the biggest games on the English football calendar.
A place in the Premier League awaits either...
Getting to Know | Port Vale
Our view on the Vale
Our friends over at Port Vale have bounced back at the first time of asking finishing second in Sky Bet League Two last...
Port Vale news digest: friendly matches and kit launch dates announced
A round-up of some of the latest news stories from Port Vale FC… Kit launch day announced The club has announced that a 150th anniversary Port Vale...
Former Valiants: Tranmere Rovers confirm Nathan Smith signing
Former Port Vale defender Nathan Smith has reunited with former boss Andy Crosby at League Two side Tranmere Rovers. Crosby managed Smith during...
Port Vale quiz: how well do you remember previous transfer windows?
It’s now the end of the season and all eyes turn to the transfer market and movements in and out of Port Vale FC. But how well do you remember...
Jim Delahunt gives his big Aberdeen vs Celtic Scottish Cup final verdict as he casts his eye over all the weekend action
SHEFFIELD UNITED are 4/6 to be playing Premier League football next season but I’m backing the Blades to beat Sunderland in 90 minutes tomorrow at...
Former Northampton, Port Vale and Grimsby forward released by non-league club
Former Northampton, Port Vale and Grimsby forward JJ Hooper has been released by Northern Premier League club Blyth Spartans.
Port Vale youngster is handed first professional deal
The Port Vale Academy have announced that one graduate has been offered a professional deal while three others have had their scholarships...
League Two Play-Off Final LIVE commentary: Kick-off time, location, team news and how to follow Walsall vs Wimbledon
The League Two Play-off Final is almost here as the last of the EFL promotion matches takes place at Wembley on Monday.
The 46-match slog in the...
Port Vale transfer rumour: Valiants are linked with former Blackpool defender
The website Football League World claims that Port Vale are one of a number of clubs interested in free agent Jordan Lewis-Gabriel. The 26 year-old...
Former Hartlepool United defender among eight players released by League Two promotion winners
Former Hartlepool United defender Dan Jones is one of eight players to have been released by League Two promotion winners Port Vale.
Port Vale respond to Gillingham fans concerns with apology and promise of “robust action”
Following a complaint by the Gillingham Supporters club that emails to Port Vale FC over incidents at the final game of the season had not been...
Young Potters recognised at end of season awards
City’s development stars scoop seasonal awards
Imogen Fahey named Reserve Division Player of the Season
Kaya Anderson claims Golden Boot after 31...
Gillingham fans detail “inadequate” stewarding and lack of response after “violent” incidents during final game of the season
The Gillingham Supporters Club have criticised stewarding, the club’s failure to respond to emails and a minority of Vale fans after disorder on...
Former Valiants: national press pick up on Tom Pope’s online row
Former striker Tom Pope’s latest online argument has resulted in coverage in the Daily Mail newspaper. On the pitch, Pope will be remembered as the...
Former Valiants: striker released, mixed play-off fortunes in the National League…
A further round-up of news stories featuring some former Port Vale FC players… Ellis Harrison is released Ellis Harrison has been released by...
Five of the best – Port Vale players who could have been great but for injury…
Not all Port Vale careers go to plan. In this “five of the best” feature we look at five players where their future could have been markedly...
When is the League Two Play-Off Final? Date and kick-off time as Walsall and Wimbledon battle it out for Wembley promotion
The League Two Play-off Final is right around the corner as the last of the EFL promotion matches takes place at Wembley this month.
The 46-match...
EFL club's longest-serving player rejects new contract for transfer back to league he just won
Doncaster Rovers have announced that Tom Anderson will leave after spending seven years at the club.
The defender first joined Rovers in 2018 when...
OVF player sponsorship 2025 – now open for contributions
Following hugely popular player sponsorships during the last four seasons, the onevalefan website is repeating it for the 2025-2026 campaign....
Former Valiants: Andy Crosby appointed permanent Tranmere Rovers manager
Former Port Vale manager Andy Crosby has been appointed Tranmere Rovers manager after a successful interim spell. The 52-year-old guided Tranmere...
After the retained list, where do Port Vale need to strengthen?
Rob Fielding takes a look at where he thinks Port Vale will need to strengthen following the release of the retained list. Rob Fielding writes…...
Port Vale 2025 retained list: Ethan Chislett and Nathan Smith headline list of Valiants departures
Port Vale have announced their retained list which sees eight players departing including Ethan Chislett and Nathan Smith.
The post Port Vale...
Long-serving defender Nathan Smith to depart Port Vale
Port Vale FC have announced that long-serving defender Nathan Smith will leave the club in the summer. The 29 year-old, who has twice won promotion...
When is the League Two Play-Off Final? Date and kick-off time as teams battle it out for Wembley promotion
The League Two Play-off Final is right around the corner as the last of the EFL promotion matches takes place at Wembley this month.
The 46-match...
Nearly Men 32: Finn Ashworth, the “near forgotten” loanee
Finn Ashworth joined the Valiants on loan from Wolves in February 2025 but left without ever appearing in a Port Vale match day squad. One of a...
News digest – promotion party and civil reception
A round-up of the latest Port Vale news as promotion celebrations continue for the Valiants… Vale fans attend promotion party at Vale Park There...
Bradford City and Doncaster Rovers' League Two attendances compared to Notts County, Chesterfield, Port Vale & more
Bradford City and Doncaster Rovers are among the clubs to have benefited from strong support in League Two.
Former Valiants: defender wins 2025 League title
Defender Derek Agyakwa, who had a spell with the Valiants in the 2022-23 season, has gone on to win the League title with his new club. 23 year-old...
Lorent Tolaj named League Two player of the month for April
Port Vale’s Swiss striker Lorent Tolaj has been named as the winner of April’s award after a prolific month. Tolaj scored six goals and provided...