Four thoughts after Port Vale’s loss to Newport County
Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after another dramatic defeat for the Valiants in League Two…
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Luckless Valiants
Luckless ValiantsHas John Askey run over a black cat or something? This is an awful run by the Valiant but goodness me, what bad luck they have suffered! To have a man dismissed two Saturdays in a row is one thing – to concede a losing goal in the closing seconds two Saturdays in a row is quite another. For all the criticism that will be coming the team’s way, it’s fair to say that luck is not on the team’s side at the moment.
Time for Harry?
Time for Harry?It was a bit of a surprise not to see Harry McKirdy in the starting line-up after he’d impressed from the bench recently. That said, Devante Rodney put in an energetic display out wide replacing the injured David Amoo. However, after Tom Conlon’s injury perhaps it doesn’t have to come down to McKirdy versus Rodney on the flank. If Conlon is ruled out and with Danny Whitehead injured then what are the chances of Harry McKirdy coming in to play the “number ten” role in Vale’s next game?
Mr Dependable
Mr DependableIt’s been an up and down season for the Valiants and it’s tricky to argue the case for any of the outfield players having been entirely consistent throughout the opening game. However, that can’t be said of goalkeeper Scott Brown. The veteran has pulled out astonishing saves in practically every game this season and Saturday was no exception. To me, he looks favourite for player of the year and was one player who didn’t deserve to be on the losing side against Newport.
Worrall back to his energetic best
Worrall back to his energetic bestDespite the despair at the final whistle, there were some positives from that Vale performance. For me, the most obvious was an energetic, skilful and pacy display from David Worrall. Last season’s player of the year has had an up and down start to this season but this performance was much more the Worrall we know and love. He caused the league leader’s defence all sorts of problems and on this form he can provide the service that will solve Vale’s scoring problems.
Ian Clarke
22nd November 2020 @ 9:49 am
Our chief problem is not conceding late goals or having players sent off. If we could score more goals the other things wouldnt be so much of an issue. We are undecided who our central striker should be and those playing around him dont have a track record of goalscoring. Harry McKirdy really has to be in the side against struggling Stevenage and in the home game against Leyton Orient who may well sit deep in the style of Kings Lynn and Scunthorpe.
Dave
22nd November 2020 @ 3:20 pm
Needs to go sick of this boring football dont give me look where we were when he took over 7 teams above usall been in conference he is like aspin plays one way never changes it he brought in 7 players 6 of which not good enough lose Tuesday get rid
James
23rd November 2020 @ 10:46 am
Our main problem is when in possession rather than go forward to attack the opposition and considering we have quality wingers we continue to play side to side or back, the question is either lack of confidence with the players or more likely with the manager who instructs the team to play like a non league side perhaps his experience is catching up with him.
Rather than pushing for promotion we will possibly be fighting of relegation very disappointing again ,Vale a nearly team .
Marilyn
24th November 2020 @ 12:40 pm
James. I agree. Mr Askey Must get a Grip with his players. Come on Vale tonight. Get an early Goal or two. And please Let us finish with all 11 players. And try not to add 6. Minutes for extra time, Good Luck vale .