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Port Vale sign Aston Villa midfielder on loan

Port Vale sign Aston Villa midfielder on loan

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Port Vale have added Aston Villa midfielder Rico Richards to their squad on a season-long loan deal.

The 20 year-old spent last season on loan with Stockport County. He joins Brandon Cover in joining the Vale on loan on deadline day.

Manager Darren Moore said of the signing: “Firstly, I would like to thank Aston Villa for entrusting us with one of their brightest prospects.

“Rico is a player who possesses real quality on the ball, loves to create chances and to drive the team forward. He will give us another great option going forwards.

“He will be a fantastic personality in and around the changing rooms and I am excited to welcome him into our squad here at Vale Park.”

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Rob Fielding is the editor of onevalefan and has been a Port Vale FC fan since 1980. He has written about Port Vale for 30 years. Rob has worked in many roles including in sports journalism and marketing. He has written a Port Vale book “No Ordinary Season” and curated the “Vale Vaults” Port Vale memorabilia exhibition. Rob has appeared on numerous radio broadcasts and podcasts (including BBC Radio Stoke) and written for multiple publications (including submissions for the Guardian, 442 and Word Soccer) about his club. His favourite player is striker Andy Jones and his favourite match is the FA Cup win over Spurs in 1988.

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