Port Vale’s fifteen released players – who has gone where…
An update on the fifteen players to leave Vale Park as eight of them find new clubs during the summer.
The fifteen released by the Valiants
At the end of the 2020-21 season, manager Darrell Clarke swung the axe by releasing an unprecedented fifteen players.
It was part of a major rebuilding project by the Port Vale manager – and we wait with interest to see how the new boy perform. However, what has happened to those players who left?
Here’s an update…
If you know of any updates to any of these players do post a comment at the end of the feature.
Goalkeepers
Scott Brown
New Club? Yes
Notes: The veteran stopper has joined Exeter City as a goalkeeping coach although he’s also registered as a player in case of an injury crisis.
Dino Visser
New Club? Not yet
Notes: The luckless South African was reportedly on trial with League Two rivals Oldham Athletic recently as he looks for a new club.
Tom Scott
New Club? No
Notes: No news so far on Tom Scott’s whereabouts since his release.
Defenders
Sean Brisley
New Club? Yes
Notes: The experienced centre-half has signed a two-year deal with National League side Wrexham after his release by the Valiants.
Adam Crookes
New Club? Yes
Notes: The former Notttingham Forest man has agreed a one year deal with Grimsby Town who were relegated into the National League at the end of the season.
Zak Mills
New Club? Yes
Notes: The much maligned full-back has signed for League Two rivals Walsall.
David Fitzpatrick
New Club? Not yet
Notes: There’s been no news on the whereabouts of the former Macclesfield Town left-back since he left Vale Park in the summer.
Ryan Campbell-Gordon
New Club? Yes
Notes: The youngster failed to make a single first-team start last season. He has now joined up with Carl Dickinson’s ambitious Hanley Town side.
So, who’s come in their place?
It’s been a summer of major rebuilding by Darrell Clarke. We have a dedicated page with all the incomings that have taken place during the summer.
Take a look at our special squad tracker feature here
Midfielders
Luke Joyce
New Club? Yes
Notes: The experienced defensive midfielder was linked with a number of clubs before opting for a one year deal with National League North side AFC Fylde.
Daniel Trickett-Smith
New Club? Yes
Notes: After a spell on loan with Leek Town last season, the midfielder has rejoined the Northern Premier League Division One West permanently for what will be his third spell with the club.
Forwards
Cristian Montano
New Club? Yes
Notes: Montano was quickly snapped up by Scottish side Livingston after his departure from Vale Park.
Mark Cullen
New Club? No
Notes: The experienced striker could be on his way to Hartlepool after going on trial with the League Two newcomers.
Kurtis Guthrie
New Club? No
Notes: No news so far on Kurtis Guthrie’s whereabouts since his release.
Harry McKirdy
New Club? No
Notes: No news so far on Harry McKirdy’s whereabouts since his release.
Tom Pope
New Club? No
Notes: No news on a new club yet for the Pontiff, but the Supporters Club are planning a testimonial season and he has been seen joining Congleton Town for training.
That fifteen in numbers…
8 have found new clubs
2 are reportedly on trial
5 have yet to find new clubs