Category Archives: Port Vale

Views about on and off-the-field matters at my beloved Vale Park published every Friday in The Sentinel newspaper during the season.

The loss of Rico and Griff isn’t the end of the world, you know…

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

Like most supporters, I was disappointed to learn that first Anthony Griffith and now Marc Richards are leaving Vale Park. Disappointed but in no way surprised. We should all know by now that, ultimately, all footballers are mercenaries. It is … Continue reading →

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Now is time for all Vale supporters to finally set aside their differences

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

I don’t know about you but I will be glad when the curtain comes down on this season. Next week the retained list will be published and I expect decisions that may surprise a few supporters because I think Micky … Continue reading →

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Reversing dwindling attendances is Keith Ryder’s main priority

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

Sighs of relief all round then after a full meeting of the city council voted to write-off a large chunk of the Vale debt and accept Keith Ryder’s bid and the CVA was secured. Grateful as I am, in the … Continue reading →

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In Keith Ryder Vale fans may, at last, have found a leader worth following

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

There have been plenty of false dawns at Vale Park in recent years… Valiant 2001. Harlequin. Ameriturf. Blue Sky. So many, in fact, that it’s actually incredibly hard for supporters to put their faith in anyone or anything. But maybe, … Continue reading →

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As debuts go, I thought our Keith played a blinder…

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

Apparently, Keith Ryder is a very private person – which means that standing in front of 500 expectant Vale fans probably wasn’t his cup of tea. But when administrator Bob Young left him on his tod 15 minutes into last … Continue reading →

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Vale fans are much stronger when united: Let’s show our club’s potential

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

I’m going into tomorrow night’s open fans’ forum with Keith Ryder with a totally open mind. Part of me is just looking forward to being at Vale Park and listening to what the bloke who may take over the running … Continue reading →

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Now is the time for some straight-talking, Mr Ryder

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Now that we are safe from getting drawn into a relegation scrap all eyes are turning to next Wednesday night’s meeting with a certain Keith Ryder. The man named by the administrators as the preferred bidder for Port Vale has … Continue reading →

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Dear Keith Ryder…

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Dear Mr Ryder, welcome to Vale Park. If you’re wondering what that stone plinth is for at the bottom of the steps outside the main entrance, well, there’s a story there. That’s where the statue of our greatest player – … Continue reading →

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All we are saying… is give Keith a chance

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

Keith Ryder. “Who? Never heard of him.” That was the reaction from most people when I left the Press Conference at Vale Park this lunchtime. As one of the unnamed bidders, Mr Ryder has ghosted in and snaffled the preferred … Continue reading →

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Robbie’s got more important things on his mind than saving Port Vale

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

Jealousy is a terrible thing. It makes people do and say the daftest things – especially where celebrities are concerned. I guess that’s why stars like the Potteries’ own Robbie Williams will always be a soft target and why he … Continue reading →

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