Two minute guide to: Port Vale v Exeter

It’s a tricky task on Tuesday evening as Port Vale look to secure their first win of 2018…

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Match background

So Vale have at least strung together an unbeaten run which has pushed them slightly clearer towards safety.

However, it depends on whether your cup is half-full or half-empty as to whether the 2-2 draw with Stevenage was a cracking comeback or the result of a dreadful start. Fans will wonder which Vale side will turn up on Tuesday…

What will the Vale look like?

Neil Aspin says that Cristian Montano (right) has picked up a knock and is a slight doubt for this game.

Elsewhere, James Gibbons and loanee Donovan Wilson are pushing for starts after impressing when coming on in the second-half on Saturday.

Veterans Tom Pope and Antony Kay remain sidelined.

Pre-match quote

“Everyone wants us to get a result, it’s very frustrating but, we have to be prepared to fight and scrap. I think the players have shown that in previous games and as long as we have that – we can give ourselves a chance.

“You can go to clubs lower in the table and expect a result, but at the level we’re at, we don’t have any divine right to win any games, we’ve got to play to our best…”

Neil Aspin

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Boss watch

Paul Tisdale

The longest serving manager in the Football League, Tisdale has been in charge since 2006 managing over 600 games for the club.

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History lesson

Overall record

• Port Vale wins: 21
• Port Vale losses: 16
• Draws: 10

Last time…

The last time the two teams met was in October this season when the Valiants secured a valuable three points thanks to a winner from talisman Tom Pope.

The last time Vale travelled to Exeter was for that “infamous” 2-0 FA Cup which arguably spelled the end of Rob Page’s reign at the club.

Played for both…

Players to appear for both clubs in recent years include:

• Defender Richard Duffy (right)
• Winger Mark Chamberlain
• Defender George Pilkington
• Defender Darren Hughes
• Striker Steve Biggins

Other Vale events that happened this day…

1968 Midfielder Andy Porter is born.

1988 Port Vale thrash Cardiff City 6-1 a match that includes memorable long-range efforts from Robbie Earle and Ron Futcher.

2002 Brett Angell scores twice in a 3-2 win over Notts County.

2010 Port Vale sign winger Jemal Johnson on loan from Milton Keynes.

2016 Alex Jones scores his fifth Vale goal as the Valiants defeat Gillingham 2-1.

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