Rumour Watch: Who’s moving to Port Vale?
It’s the time that players are linked with moves both in and out of the club. Here are OVF’s pick of the rumours linking players with a switch to Vale Park…
Editorial Note
This feature contains rumour and speculation. All of these rumours should be treated as unconfirmed gossip until any move is officially announced by the club itself. We make no apologies for publishing some rumour and gossip (after all, even the state broadcaster, the BBC, publishes a daily Football Gossip column) but we’d just like to reiterate that this feature should not be treated too seriously.
Name or names:
Ricardo Fuller, Billy Paynter (right), Martin Paterson, Anthony Gardner and Peter Clarke
Where were they linked and why?
After chairman Norman Smurthwaite said the club had been contacted by two Championship players “looking to move back to the area” these players (all with links to the local area) have been suggested by the local press and/or forums.
Name or names:
Byron Moore
Where were they linked and why?
Crewe fans have linked the 25 year-old Stoke-born winger with a possible switch to the Valiants.
Name or names:
Ryan Lowe
Where were they linked and why?
Manager Micky Adams has previously expressed an interest in the forward who may now want to leave relegated Tranmere. However, Lowe has also been strongly linked with League Two side Bury.
Name or names:
Marc Richards
Where were they linked and why?
Several OVF forum users claim that former striker Richards is keen on a return to Port Vale after he lost his place in the Chesterfield line-up.
Name or names:
Connor Hourihane and Curtis Nelson
Where were they linked and why?
Both Plymouth players have been linked with Vale via Twitter postings. Defender Nelson is from the area which may also strengthen that rumour.
Vale fans have also noted a number of released players that they feel could be good signings. They include: Billy Clarke (Crawley), Jay McEveley (Swindon) and Danny N’Guessan (Swindon).
Who do you think the club will sign this summer? Registered forum users can post their gossip on this thread:
Player rumours thread