Analysis: Burge’s best game?
In a new OVF feature, Pete Tindall reflects on Port Vale’s 3-0 home win over AFC Wimbledon, picking the key moments and rating the Vale players.
Match observations
Talking points:
Apart from the weather? Before the game it was “will we bottle this?” After the game it was “can we dare to dream?”
Ref rating: 8
No one talked much about the ref and he mostly went unnoticed. Just how it should be.
Vale player ratings
Man of the match:
Ryan Burge had his best game in a Port Vale shirt.
Neal: 7
Made a couple of good saves, distribution intelligent. Makes you feel safe.
Duffy: 6
Decent contribution.
Chilvers: 7
A ‘Boom’ lookalike doing all the usual Boom stuff.
Purse: 7
He was calm and composed.
Jones: 8
A contender for MOTM – belting runs forward, good crossing… what a signing!
Myrie-Williams: 7
Just like the reverse fixture he was a thorn in their side all night. Swapped sides to great effect.
Burge: 9
A nuclear powered dynamo! This lad has a very bright future – hopefully with Vale.
Loft: 7
Made an excellent partner to the “Burgermeister.”
Vincent: 6
Great goals. Let’s hope that confidence boost peps up his all round game.
Hughes: 8
First-half effort and work rate outstanding. A top drawer header.
Pope: 7
Unselfishly drew defenders and made space for the team. Maybe an 8? but he’ll have to score for that mark!
Pete will provide further post-match analysis from Vale’s other matches between now and the end of the season.
Match Facts
Match: AFC Wimbledon (Home)
Score: 3-0
Scorers: Hughes, Vincent (2)