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I’ve already explored some of the reasons for relegation, that pointed out what went wrong, I now move on to how the club can correct its mistakes and move forward. Football front and centre There have been lots of improvements at the club since the Shanahans took over. However, surely the item at the top […]

In a special feature we take a look at some of the factors which resulted in Port Vale’s relegation from League One in 2024. Trouble at the top David Flitcroft had been in charge during three failed transfer windows – but despite two managers departing, Flitcroft’s position still seemed secure. Things came to a head […]

Port Vale chair Carol Shanahan has issued a statement which begins with a “heartfelt apology” and says she is “truly sorry” for the club’s relegation from League One. Shanahan also says she has faith in manager Darren Moore, that a full review of the season is underway and that communication with fans needs to improve. […]

It may have been coming for several weeks but now it’s official – Port Vale will play in League Two next season thanks to  a dreadful 2023-24 season. The result on Saturday was incidental after results elsewhere condemned Vale to a return to the bottom tier. Match stats Port Vale: Ripley – Debrah, Smith, Iacovitti […]

It’s sadly looking a matter of time before Port Vale’s relegation is sealed especially as they have to travel to Bolton who still have a chance of automatic promotion. Here’s our preview… Preamble Any hope that Vale fans had of the club staying up looked to have been destroyed following the disappointing home defeat to […]

Port Vale FC has joined the chorus of disapproval after changes to the 152 year-old FA Cup competition were announced yesterday. Heralded as “a strong format for the future” by the FA, the changes have been slammed by multiple clubs and organisation after it was revealed the changes were part of a deal with the […]

Changes to the 152 year-old FA Cup competition were announced yesterday. Heralded as “a strong format for the future” by the FA, the changes have been slammed by multiple clubs and organisation after it was revealed the changes were part of a deal with the Premier League. The changes controversially include an end to all […]

To the consternation of many lower league fans, the FA have agreed to a raft of changes to the world famous FA Cup competition – in return for the Premier League increasing funding to grassroots teams by £33m. The changes controversially include an end to all replays from the first round proper stage onwards and […]

The Football League have announced a new multi-million TV deal with Sky Sports which will spell the end of the iFollow service for domestic supporters. Here’s what we know about the deal so far…  

This Saturday will mark defender Nathan Smith’s 400th appearance for Port Vale FC, but no-one will be surprised if the celebrations are muted. The Valiants could have relegation to League One confirmed at the weekend and naturally any move to mark Smith’s milestone will therefore probably have be downplayed. The defender will hit 400 senior […]