Loanwatch: off day for several Vale loanees
The malaise against Coventry seems to spread to several of Vale’s loanees. Ryan Boot made two uncharacteristic errors while Dan Turner was injured and JJ Hooper and Sam Johnson didn’t even make the starting eleven.
Here’s our Vale loan round-up.
Ryan Boot
The keeper had an off day with Worcester News reporting he made two costly mistakes in Worcester City’s 3-0 FA Cup defeat to Brackley.
Dan Turner
The striker failed a fitness test so he failed to play in Kidsgrove’s thumping 4-1 away win over Loughborough Dynamo. However, former Vale winger Chris Birchall set up two goals in a Grove side also featuring Vale oldboys Anthony Malbon (who scored), Ross Davidson (who scored) and Lewis Bergin.
James Gibbons
The promising defender helped Leek Town to secure their first cleansheet of the season as they drew 0-0 with Belper.
Billy Reeves
The midfielder played for 90 minutes as Witton Albion defeated Basford 2-1.
JJ Hooper
The striker was an unused substitute during Northampton Town’s 2-3 defeat to Bristol Rovers.
Sam Johnson
The keeper was once more on the bench as Gateshead drew 0-0 with Torquay.
Ryan Lloyd
The midfielder played the 90 minutes as Chester thrashed Dover Athletic 5-0.