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The Sentinel has revealed that the Valiants are yet to agree a compensation package with former manager Lee Sinnott. Sinnott left his post three months ago and was recently linked with the vacant post at Bradford Park Avenue. Vale chairman Bill Bratt told the newspaper: “As far as I’m concerned I wish Lee all the […]
Dean Glover says team is ‘conceding soft goals’ and that he’s ‘had words in the dressing room’ after the 3-0 loss to Bury. Speaking to the Sentinel Glover said: “I felt we never got going today,” said Glover. “Within 15 minutes we’re 2-0 down and we can’t give teams as good as Bury the chance […]
Lee Sinnott leaves Port Vale: Manager Lee Sinnott has parted company with Port Vale after less than a year in charge.
Port Vale manager Lee Sinnott has added two new signings to his summer squad. Midfielder Anthony Griffith has joined the club from Doncaster Rovers while wideman Rob Taylor has joined from Nuneaton Borough. Both players have agreed two-year deals with the club.
Popular goalkeeper Mark Goodlad has sadly been forced to retire from the game through injury. The 28-year-old has been unable to fully recover from a serious Achilles tendon problem he sustained in a game at Bristol City in December 2006. Goodlad was told by a specialist that he risked permanent disability if he continued to […]
Port Vale appoint Lee Sinnott: Port Vale FC have officially announced the appointment of Lee Sinnott as the club’s new manager.
Martin Foyle quits: Port Vale have announced that manager Martin Foyle has left the club by mutual consent.
Jeff Smith has proved his fitness by taking part in the full ninety minutes of a reserve game. Vale reserves lost 1-0 to Mansfield Town in a game which featured Danny Sonner, Sean Doherty, Louis Briscoe and new signing Jason Talbot. The left-winger has been dogged by ankle injuries this year, but his return is […]
This interview was lost in our archives for a while but here once again is an interview with the band named after the football club…
Chris Birchall played the full ninety minutes as Trinidad and Tobago racked up one of the most famous wins in their International history. Birchall’s team defeated Mexico 2-1 in their final group game, in the process pipping Guetamala to a play-off place for the World Cup finals in 2006. The ‘Socawarriors’ will now play-off with […]
The Times have run a special feature on Vale winger Chris Birchall’s World Cup dream – you can read it on the onevalefan website Birchall emerges at heart of unlikely Caribbean dream By Richard Edwards The Potteries may seem a million miles from Port of Spain, but when Trinidad and Tobago run out for their […]
The Evening Sentinel is reporting that supporter groups have backed Chairman Bill Bratt’s decision to turn down two approaches for Port Vale that would have put the club’s “future in danger”
Chris Birchall’s Trinidad and Tobago side are now favourites to claim a play-off place in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying group. Birchall played, winning his eleventh International cap as T&T defeated Panama 1-0 thanks to a goal from Stern John. With rivals Guatemala losing to Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago are now in the play-off place […]
Loanee Chris Cornes has agreed to stay on at Vale Park for a further month following discussions between Martin Foyle and Glenn Hoddle. Wolves midfielder Cornes was the star of the show on Wednesday night as his double strike from the substitutes bench earned Vale a 2-2 draw with Oldham Athletic. Although he has a […]
Martin Foyle was finally able to add a new striker to his squad after snapping up Sheffield Utd youngster Gary Mulligan on loan. The Dublin-born forward went on loan to Rushden and Diamonds last season, scoring three goals in twelve games and earning rave reviews from Rushden fans. The striker began his career with Wolves, […]
Internet reports suggest Martin Foyle is in talks with a striker who could sign on loan as early as Thursday. Several football websites report that Foyle believes a loan signing is now ‘essential’ and claim that the Vale manager is ‘locked in talks’ with a forward. They also report that Foyle hopes to conclude a […]
Vale manager Martin Foyle is reportedly watching a midweek match this week as he tries to bring a loan striker into the club Foyle is desperate to provide cover for striking duo Nathan Lowndes and Billy Paynter – particularly as first team strikers Hector Sam and Lee Matthews are both injured. Foyle has been given […]
Former Valiant hero Gareth Ainsworth could miss Tuesday night’s Carling Cup clash against his former club because the QPR winger is suffering from a hamstring problem. However, one person who could make the trip to the Potteries is controversial chairman Gianni Paladini who could receive a mixed reception from Vale fans
Chris Birchall will earn his tenth Trinidad cap tonight – and become only the second Vale player to play ten games for his country while still a Vale player. Birchall’s astonishing rise from Stafford teenager to fully fledged International has taken just a matter of months. Following a surprise call-up to his mother’s place of […]
Chairman Bill Bratt has declared himself ‘very, very disappointed’ after a Football League tribunal decided that Preston should pay an initial £35,000 fee for Dave Hibbert.
Chris Birchall played the whole ninety minutes as Trinidad and Tobago defeated Guatemala in a World Cup qualifier. Birchall, winning his ninth full cap for his country played a full part as T&T came back from 2-1 down with five minutes to go to eventually win 3-2. The goalscorers were Stern John with two and […]
The Valiants have confirmed that luckless striker Hector Sam will be out of action for at longer than expected after he suffered a broken leg. The Trinidad and Tobago International was stretchered off during Vale’s Carling Cup defeat to Rotherham United in midweek. Sam was initially expected to be out of action for two months […]
Youth teamers Joe Cardle and skipper Danny Holmes have been added to Vale’s injury-hit senior squad for the match against Doncaster Rovers. Winger Cardle, who can play on either flank has long been tipped for a breakthough after a string of dazzling displays for the youth team and some impressive summer pre-season form. Holmes has […]
After a lot of confusion, the club have officially confirmed that Wolves utility forward Chris Corne is joining the club on loan| Cornes, aged 18, is expected to be eligible to play in the fixture against Milton Keynes Dons on Bank Holiday Monday. Cornes is seen as such a hot prospect by the Championship side […]
Hector Sam reportedly suffered a broken leg during Vale’s Carling Cup defeat to Rotherham United on Tuesday evening Sam was chopped down by Millers defender Shaun Barker, who was shown a yellow card for the offence. The news is a blow for manager Martin Foyle – who is also missing Robin Hulbert, Mark Innes, Michael […]
Martin Foyle will look to add some loan signings to his squad after a sudden succession of injuries to his squad. Hector Sam suffered a broken leg in the defeat to Rotherham United while George Abbey pulled a hamstring, Mickey Bell injured his knee and skipper Sam Collins injured his Achilles. Mark Innes had already […]