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OVF player sponsorship 2025 - now open for contributions

3 weeks ago | onevalefan.co.uk | Rob Fielding

Following hugely popular player sponsorships during the last four seasons, the onevalefan website is repeating it for the 2025-2026 campaign. Entries are in multiples of £10 and can be made through the button below. Please include an email address / phone number so we can contact you. How much can I contribute? To keep it simple, we are asking for contributions in multiples of £10. You can contribute £10 for one entry or (for example) £30 for three entries.
Former Valiants: Andy Crosby appointed permanent Tranmere Rovers manager

3 weeks ago | onevalefan.co.uk | Rob Fielding

Former Port Vale manager Andy Crosby has been appointed Tranmere Rovers manager after a successful interim spell. The 52-year-old guided Tranmere to six wins and five draws from his 13 games in temporary charge following the departure of Nigel Adkins, guiding them to League Two safety. Crosby told the Tranmere website: “To represent this football club – and everything it stands for, including hard work, commitment, and unity – is something I’m extremely proud of.
After the retained list, where do Port Vale need to strengthen?

3 weeks ago | onevalefan.co.uk | Rob Fielding

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…After taking over from Connor Ripley, Ben Amos was relatively solid if not spectacular. He also turns 36 next season so he’s approaching the end of his career. The only other keeper on Vale’s books is teenager Arron Davies and he’s likely to be loaned out for experience. It means Vale only have one experienced keeper right now.
Port Vale 2025 retained list: Ethan Chislett and Nathan Smith headline list of Valiants departures

3 weeks ago | onevalefan.co.uk | Rob Fielding

Port Vale have announced their retained list which sees eight players departing including Ethan Chislett and Nathan Smith. Defender Nathan Smith departs after a nine year spell in the first-team which saw him record 428 appearances and seventh place in the all-time playing records. Midfielder Ethan Chislett is the second most eye-catching name on the released list. The former AFC Wimbledon player joined two seasons ago and made 82 appearances, scoring fifteen times.
Best Football-Themed Games for Port Vale Fans

3 weeks ago | onevalefan.co.uk | Rob Fielding

Port Vale is one of the most famous clubs playing in the English Fourth Division, and in 2025 the team will play in League One. Very soon, fans will be able to place their first bets on its matches, and get the best winnings thanks to the NeoSpin no deposit bonus for combo bets. And while they are waiting for upcoming game announcements, supporters can take advantage of other casino promotions, and spend bonus chips in exciting football-themed games.
The Psychology of Why Puns Make Us Laugh

3 weeks ago | onevalefan.co.uk | Rob Fielding

Language is more powerful than we often realize, and humor rooted in wordplay is one of its most fascinating uses. Puns have a unique charm, turning simple conversations into clever exchanges that make people think and laugh at the same time. Understanding why puns work touches deep aspects of human psychology, especially how our brains love finding unexpected connections. Quick unexpected rewards are something the brain craves, whether in the form of a clever pun or a fast-paced game.
Long-serving defender Nathan Smith to depart Port Vale

3 weeks ago | onevalefan.co.uk | Rob Fielding

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 with the side departs in seventh place in the club’s all-time appearances list with 428 appearances. Smith was largely missing for the first-half of the season but bounced back to become a regular in the second part of the promotion campaign, his return coinciding with Vale’s improved form.
Nearly Men 32: Finn Ashworth, the "near forgotten" loanee

4 weeks ago | onevalefan.co.uk | Rob Fielding

Finn Ashworth joined the Valiants on loan from Wolves in February 2025 but left without ever appearing in a Port Vale match day squad. This is an occasional OVF series about transfer moves that failed to materialise or players who never ended up making an appearance for the club.
News digest - promotion party and civil reception

4 weeks ago | onevalefan.co.uk | Rob Fielding

A round-up of the latest Port Vale news as promotion celebrations continue for the Valiants…There was a party atmosphere at Vale Park in Burslem on Saturday, as crowds turned out to see the promotion trophy. Manager Darren Moore thanked the fans “I wanted to say thank you to each of you personally. Everyone played their part this season.
Former Valiants: defender wins 2025 League title

1 month ago | onevalefan.co.uk | Rob Fielding

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 Agyakwa was signed after a trial period with the club in the summer of 2022. The former Watford central defender had impressed during the Vale’s summer friendly games. However, he failed to break through to the first-team making just two appearances – one of them in the League – before being released.