Weekly digest – transfer talk and news continues to dominate this week…
What is this feature?
Over the summer weeks, we will present a digest of selected news stories and views from the the last week.
What they are saying on the forum…
“It’d be nice to recruit some out and out winger(s) with a bit of pace and trickery, to provide an alternative threat going forward to what we currently have, but, as we know, these players are in demand and cost money…”
Guitar Ray on the Who Should We Sign thread
“They can turn out in skins as far as I’m concerned as long as they play well and win a few. Actually, that’s given me an idea – how much would it cost for the club badge to be inked onto everyone’s chest? Might cause a problem if they’re transferred but not our problem...”
Heatwave on the New Kit thread
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Port Vale news
Kieran Kennedy signs for Port Vale
Kieran Kennedy signs for Port ValeThe Valiants wrapped up the signing of former Wrexham central defender Kieran Kennedy on a one-year deal. Manager John Askey declared that the ball-playing defender will give him another option in central defence.
Manny Oyeleke commits for two years
Meanwhile, influential central midfielder Manny Oyeleke (right) has agreed a new two-year contract with the club.
Kennedy looking forward to Askey link-up
New signing Kieran Kennedy says he is looking forward to playing under manager John Askey for the third time in his career. Kennedy says the Vale boss knows his game in and out.
Trialists to play in goal?
Manager John Askey says he will assess several players over the summer fixture list as he looks for a replacement for the departed Sam Hornby. Askey is looking for a back-up for first-team regular Scott Brown.
More signings to come?
And finally the local media says that further signings could be on their way to the club. The Sentinel says two more players could arrive at the club soon.
What they are saying on the forum…
“Good work Vale! I’m sure a few years ago Manny and Worrall would have definitely gone elsewhere…”
valeparklife on the Retained List thread
“File under ‘good signing on paper’. I remember the moment when a whole away end started looking at each other and worrying that he actually wasn’t any good. It was at Crawley on the opening day when he sliced a fairly routine clearance out for a corner…”
Santa on the Lawrie Wilson thread
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Some OVF exclusives
This week, to counter the regular Cult Heroes features on OVF, we launched the Port Vale Hall of Shame which “celebrates” some of the worst signings made by the club. Here are the first articles in the series:
Number One: Steve Cherry
A then-rookie keeper who played a central role in one of the worst Port Vale FA Cup defeats in the club’s history.
Number Two: Martin Henderson
A Scottish striker who replaced a fans’ favourite during a simply awful relegation season for the football club.
Number Three: Lawrie Wilson
A right-back who promised much when signed in the summer but sadly failed to deliver on the pitch itself.
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