Bad news for former Valiants
Two club’s end of season retained lists have resulted in unwelcome news for two former Port Vale players.
Defender Lee Collins is one of seven players to be released by Northampton Town while striker Billy Paynter has been transfer-listed by Carlisle United.
Kaid Mohamed, the Vale winger who has spent the season on loan at Northampton, will also not be offered a contract by the League Two club.
Mohamed will technically return to Vale Park but he is virtually certain to be released when the Valiants announce their own retained list.