Rob Page: First couple of friendlies are all about fitness
Port Vale manager Rob Page has explained that the first friendly games of the summer will be used to build up player fitness.
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Port Vale manager Rob Page has explained that the first friendly games of the summer will be used to build up player fitness.
The Sentinel says that Vale could boost their forward places with a potential move for AJ Leitch-Smith plus a loan signing.
Midfielder Michael O’Connor says that the addition of Anthony Grant is a “great signing” for the club.
Port Vale have switched the kick-off time of their friendly opener against Newcastle Town from 2pm to 2.30pm.
As we’ve never played each other before, it’s likely that many Vale fans won’t know much about Getafe – who will play a friendly game against the Valiants this summer.
Port Vale FC have confirmed that they will play a friendly game against La Liga side Getafe in July.
It has already been a relatively busy summer of transfer activity at Vale Park, with Rob Page moving quickly to bring new blood into his squad, and also to secure the signatures of some familiar faces.
Port Vale have announced their squad numbers for the forthcoming 2015-16 season.
Manager Rob Page has told the Sentinel that he still wants to add two forwards to his squad – and one may be a loan signing.
Manager Rob Page says he is delighted with the appointment of Dean Glover as the club’s new chief scout adding that he “respects his judgement.”
The Valiants have announced the make-up of their backroom team and one surprise is that coach and former manager Dean Glover moves into a chief scout role.
Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he is interested in buying the site of the former Co-Op store next to Vale Park.
The Sentinel reports that former striker Lee Hughes is training with the squad – as a favour to the veteran forward.
Local media reports that Yeovil striker AJ Leitch-Smith is training with the Valiants.
Port Vale’s new-look squad started their pre-season training ahead of the 2015-16 League One season.
Port Vale have launched their Flex10 flexible ten-match season ticket for the 2015-16 season.
Bristol Rovers have confirmed the signing of midfielder Chris Lines on a permanent basis.
Port Vale FC have announced that John Harbin has been appointed as the club’s new performance coach.
Port Vale have announced the appointment of Dave Timmins as the club’s new goalkeeping coach.
Released Port Vale defender Chris Robertson has signed for SPL side Ross County, it has been announced.
Sky Sports have announced the first batch of Football League games to be televised next season – and to no great surprise, Vale won’t be featuring.
The Port Vale Ticket Office will remain open until 7pm on Tuesday as the Early Bird price offer for season tickets ends.
Ryan Inniss clearly enjoyed his brief time with the Valiants last season and a reunion this summer would appear to make a lot of sense for all concerned.
This round-up of former Valiants contains news on Billy Paynter, Luke Prosser and Kyle Perry
The Sentinel newspaper says Vale have sold nearly 3,000 season tickets ahead of Tuesday’s deadline for early-bird prices.
Former Port Vale winger Brian Taylor has died at the age of 78, the Express and Star newspaper reports.