Five of the best Port Vale signings by Rob Page
His spell at the club wasn’t long but nevertheless he managed to add some quality additions to the Port Vale squad. Here are the best Rob Page signings…
Ben Purkiss
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Ben Purkiss was a full-back who joined Port Vale in 2015. He stayed for two years during which he was appointed as a joint captain. He left in 2017 to join Swindon Town and later became Chairman of the PFA.
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Former Port Vale full-back to scrutinise PFA chief Gordon Taylor’s role?
The controversial regime of the Professional Footballers Association’s CEO Gordon Taylor looks set to be under scrutiny if former Vale player Ben Purkiss has his way.
Port Vale sign Anthony Kay as Ben Purkiss moves to Swindon
Port Vale have announced the signing of vastly experienced defender Anthony Kay from Bury but have lost the services of joint captain Ben Purkiss.
Team news: two changes for Port Vale at Fleetwood
Michael Brown has… for the visit to Fleetwood and Vale’s must-win game.
Purkiss: everyone understands the situation
Port Vale skipper Ben Purkiss says the players are fully aware of the plight of the club.
Vote: who should partner Nathan Smith in central defence?
The considered opinion is that it’s between Danny Pugh and Ben Purkiss as to who will partner Nathan Smith for the next two games.
Skipper Ben Purkiss still confident of beating relegation scrap
Port Vale captain Ben Purkiss is still confident that the side can finish outside of the relegation places.
Captain Ben Purkiss says players were “not fit enough” under Bruno Ribeiro
Port Vale skipper Ben Purkiss says Vale’s new coaching staff are having to work hard to rectify mistakes made by manager Bruno Ribeiro and his staff.
Team news: Brown makes two changes as Purkiss returns
Port Vale caretaker manager Michael Brown has made two changes for the home game against Chesterfield.
Trio set to return for Vale’s must-win game against Walsall
Key trio Anthony Grant, Jerome Thomas and Ben Purkiss could all return for Vale’s Boxing Day clash against Walsall.
Meet the Port Vale players in the club shop on Tuesday
A selection of Port Vale first-team players will be in the club shop on Tuesday so it’s an ideal chance to combine some Christmas shopping with a chat with a Vale player.
Purkiss could return but Forrester and Jones may not be risked
Port Vale assistant manager Michael Brown says that the Stevenage game may come too early for Vale to risk strikers Anton Forrester and Alex Jones.
Ribeiro: joint-captains have been fantastic
In a lengthy interview with the Guardian, manager Bruno Ribeiro has heaped praise on joint captains Anthony Grant, Jak Alnwick, Ben Purkiss and Jerome Thomas.
Port Vale’s defence is currently the meanest in the entire Football League
After five games, Bruno Ribeiro’s Port Vale side have the meanest defence in the entire Football League.
Ribeiro is very happy that Vale won with good football
Port Vale manager Bruno Ribeiro said he was delighted his team won with “good football” on Saturday but he offered no explanation for Ben Purkiss’ absence.
Video: Purkiss excited for the season to start
Joint-captain Ben Purkiss said the Vale squad was “excited” ahead of the opening match against Bradford City.
Bruno Ribeiro names three Vale players as joint captains
Manager Bruno Ribeiro has named three players as joint captains of the side this season.
Port Vale trio are doubtful for Rochdale game
Rob Page could be reluctantly forced into major changes for the home game against Rochdale.
Digest: 500-up for Paynter, Smith joy, cut-price Irons
Here’s our occasional round-up of Vale stories including a Football League Paper honour for full-back Ben Purkiss.
Purkiss: Second goal knocked “the stuffing out of us”
Defender Ben Purkiss told the official Port Vale website that the second goal knocked “the stuffing out of us” as Vale looked to get back into the game.
Purkiss: Wage cuts comments are “unsettling”
Defender Ben Purkiss says players “are probably a little bit worried” after talk of potential wages cuts next season.
Purkiss “really looking forward” to Walsall return
Vale defender is set to make first return to former club Walsall since leaving for Vale Park in the summer.
234 minutes without conceding – this is Vale’s best defence in years
OVF Editor Rob Fielding would like to sing the praises of Port Vale’s defence this season.
Port Vale sign defender Ben Purkiss
Port Vale have announced the signing of former Walsall defender Ben Purkiss on a two-year deal.
Ben Purkiss
Time at club: 2015-2017 Appearances: 81 Goals: 0 Ben Purkiss player profile: Experienced and tall right-back Ben Purkiss joined on a two-year deal in June 2015 following the departure of Freddie Veseli. Purkiss started his career at Sheffield United and was released by Walsall in the summer of 2015. He made his full debut in the […]