“It’s always a tough game” – Ben Garrity on Vale’s festive programme
Goalscoring midfielder Ben Garrity says that all the fixtures over the festive period will be tricky because it’s “such a tough League.”
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Port Vale teenager secures loan move
Port Vale’s 16 year-old defender Jack Shorrock has joined Stafford Rangers on loan, the Northern Premier League Premier Division have announced.
Former Valiants: midfielder announces retirement as he begins “exciting chapter”
Former Port Vale midfielder Luke Joyce has announced he will play his final game as a professional at the weekend.
“Number one concern” – Andy Crosby gives update on Ollie Arblaster injury
Manager Andy Crosby has given an update about Ollie Arblaster’s injury during the League Cup quarter-final defeat to Middlesbrough.
Port Vale 0-3 Middlesbrough reaction – what the managers said…
Thoughts from a “disappointed” Andy Crosby while Michael Carrick praised a “fantastic” performance from the visitors.
Port Vale 0-3 Middlesbrough report – Cup dreams over as Valiants exit at quarter-final stage
There was no lucky ending for the Valiants as they were defeated in their thirteenth cup tie of the season. Vale made history by appearing in the quarter-finals of the League Cup for the first time although the night itself was to end in disappointment.
Port Vale v Middlesbrough League Cup preview – Vale Park’s biggest cup game in years
It’s perhaps not the glamour tie Vale wanted but this home tie against Championship opposition gives Vale a chance of progressing to the semi-final stages – here’s our preview.
“Best performance for the club” – Andy Crosby hails in-form Gavin Massey
Andy Crosby says wingback Gavin Massey put in his “best performance” for Port Vale on Saturday as the experienced wideman won over his critics with a scintillating display.
League Cup quarter-final build-up – Crosby says “the underdogs don’t always lose”…
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby says that despite their underdog status, Vale will be looking to cause an upset when they play their League Cup quarter-final tie on Tuesday night.
League Cup quarter-final build-up – Carrick wary of “quick” and “clever” Port Vale
Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick says his side won’t be taking anything for granted when they visit Burslem on Tuesday night. The Valiants host the Championship side in the quarter-final stages of the League Cup.
Port Vale 3-2 Wigan Athletic reaction – what the managers said…
Reaction from a “delighted” Andy Crosby and a downbeat Shaun Maloney after Port Vale defeated Wigan Athletic 3-2 on Saturday afternoon.
Port Vale 3-2 Wigan Athletic report – Chislett hat-trick as Valiants win a five goal thriller
The Valiants put their FA Cup loss behind them as Ethan Chislett scored a hat-trick in a highly entertaining home win over Wigan Athletic at Vale Park.
The highs and lows of Andy Crosby’s spell at Vale Park
Andy Crosby spent twenty two months with the Valiants as coach and manager. We look back at his time at the club.
“Preparing as well as we can” – Jason Lowe on how to try and turn Port Vale’s form around
Experienced defender Jason Lowe says the team take “full responsibility” for the FA Cup loss against Stevenage and the side now have to prepare well to reverse their recent poor form.
Port Vale v Wigan Athletic preview – can Valiants put FA Cup upset behind them?
Will Port Vale bounce back from FA Cup heartache as they play their second, successive fixture at Vale Park this week? Here’s our preview.
Port Vale must learn lessons of summer signings ahead of crucial January window
Signing an injury-prone player as the club’s sole left-footed wingback, adding three strikers who had fitness issues and a string of long-term contracts are just some of the issues that should be addressed ahead of January says Rob Fielding.
“We’ve thrown the game away and we only have ourselves to blame” – Andy Crosby on dramatic FA Cup exit
A disappointed Port Vale manager Andy Crosby says it was “very tough to take” their exit from the FA Cup. The Valiants let slip a two goal lead as the game finished 3-3 after extra-time and opponents Stevenage then won the penalty shootout.
Port Vale 3-3 (3-4 pens) Stevenage report – Garrity and Loft on target but their penalty misses see Vale lose shootout
Two goals from prolific midfielder Ben Garrity and another from the much criticised striker Ryan Loft were not enough to win the game in 120 minutes as Stevenage won a penalty shootout contest to progress to the third round. Ironically, it was the goalscorers who missed in the shootout to give the visitors the win.
Port Vale v Stevenage preview – can Valiants progress in the FA Cup?
Any game against a Steve Evans team is going to be a tough ask but can the Valiants build on their long-awaited League win at Exeter City on Tuesday evening? Here’s our preview…
Port Vale announce ticket promotion for festive fixtures
Port Vale have announced a “Christmas cracker” promotion for their three home games over the festive period.
Four thoughts after the Port Vale win over Exeter – Debrah proving his worth but strikers still a concern
Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after Port Vale narrowly defeated Exeter City on Saturday afternoon.
“The togetherness is there” – matchwinner Ollie Arblaster’s praise for players and fans
Port Vale goalscorer Ollie Arblaster says he hopes his winning goal against Exeter will prompt the team to a positive run of games as he praised the spirit of the squad and the travelling support.
Exeter City 0-1 Port Vale – never mind the quality as Valiants pick up long awaited three points
Low quality football, terrible weather, an awful (at least for this fan) journey. It may not be memorable but we’re sure Andy Crosby won’t care less after his side picked up a vital three points at struggling Exeter.
Andy Crosby – I understand the frustration
The Port Vale manager Andy Crosby spoke to the media ahead of the crucial game against Exeter City. Crosby says he “understands” the fans’ frustration ahead of the fixture and asked the crowd to “stick with the players”.
Exeter City v Port Vale preview – a must-win game as under pressure managers meet?
It’s been dubbed “El Sackio” by some fans as under fire managers Gary Caldwell and Andy Crosby seek to turn around their side’s poor form at St James Park. Here’s our preview…
Bolton Wanderers 2-0 Port Vale report – the quadruple is over as Valiants go out of Trophy
Port Vale have exited their first cup competition of the season as they were well beaten by a classy Bolton Wanderers outfit in the Football League Trophy knockout stages.