Port Vale sign Kevin Gall on loan
Dean Glover has strengthened his squad ahead of the trip to Macclesfield with the signing of much travelled Carlisle striker Kevin Gall on loan.
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Dean Glover has strengthened his squad ahead of the trip to Macclesfield with the signing of much travelled Carlisle striker Kevin Gall on loan.
Vale’s goal against Morecambe has been officially credited to Simon Richman – but Dean Glover is still backing Kyle Perry to end his drought soon. At the time, the goal was given to Perry with Vale coach Ian Brightwell telling the press after the game: “I think Kyle Perry has been given it and I think he […]
Popular signing Rob Taylor has told the Sentinel that he is determined to stake a claim for a first-team place. Taylor said: “I’m confident in my own ability. When I’ve come on, and during training, I haven’t felt out of my depth. “So I feel I could do a job if I started in the […]
Dean Glover was thrilled by a ‘brilliant goal’ from substitute striker James Lawrie and hailed the striker’s ‘great potential’ Speaking to the Sentinel the Vale boss commented: “It was a brilliant goal from James. He’s somebody who has probably not been rewarded in terms of chances considering he’s got great potential. “But I have to […]
Dave Brammer could be out of action for the next three weeks after tearing cartilage in his knee. Brammer picked up the injury in the win over Chester and an exploratory operation has discovered the damage. The veteran midfielder has been dogged by injuries since joining Vale for a second spell. But Brammer’s absence could […]
The on-off saga of Adnam Ahmed’s loan move to Vale Park has been completed with the midfielder signing for the Valiants on loan. The move stalled earlier this week after reports that Tranmere wanted a three month loan rather than Vale’s month on loan. Cash-strapped Vale were funded the move thanks to a mystery sponsor […]
Dean Glover has told the Sentinel that he hopes to give a number of young players a run in the Vale first-team. Young midfielder Danny Edwards and Luke Chapman plus defender Paul Dixon are all pushing for a place and Glover told the newspaper: “They have done exceptionally well and they stand out at the […]
Departing striker Luke Rodgers has claimed that a dressing room ‘bust-up’ with manager Dean Glover was responsible for his Vale Park exit Rodgers claims he was frozen out by Glover after a dressing room incident following the 3-0 home defeat to Brentford in November. Talking to the Sentinel, Rodgers said: “I had an argument with […]
The Valiants have announced that they have terminated the contract of Luke Rodgers with immediate effect. The striker now looks set to sign for Yeovil Town, with whom he has spent a month on loan. Rodgers was expected to sign for Yeovil for a fee of £30,000 but it appears that Vale have reached a […]
The Valiants have been dealt a defensive headache after loanee Gareth Owen was recalled by Stockport County. The news will come as a shock to Vale who were delighted to land the defender on loan despite interest from several higher-placed clubs. With Owen out of favour at Stockport and out of contract in the summer, […]
Dean Glover admitted his frustration at Vale’s mistakes after they slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Rotherham. Glover admitted: “I’m fed up of saying the same things to be honest and we’ve made a mistake at the back. “We’ve had a lapse of concentration at the back, been done by one ball, and we get […]
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Strikers Steve Thompson, Louis Dodds and Kyle Perry are all hoping to replace the suspended Marc Richards during Vale’s festive fixtures. Richards was sent-off for violent conduct during the defeat to Chesterfield and is set to be handed a three match suspension. Former Middlesbrough youth prospect Thompson has impressed watching Vale fans, but Kyle Perry […]
The Valiants will not appeal over the red card issued to captain Marc Richards during the 1-0 defeat to Chesterfield. Richards was dimissed for violent conduct. He will now serve a three match ban, starting with the Boxing Day clash at Rotherham.
Dean Glover told the Sentinel he didn’t see the incident that lead to Marc Richards being given his marching orders against Chesterfield. The Vale manager told the Sentinel: “I didn’t see the incident itself, I only saw them tussling to the floor, but I can’t make a judgement on the sending off incident itself until […]
Joe Anyon and Simon Richman could both miss Vale’s game against Chesterfield. Richman has an ankle injury and is rated as extremely doubtful for the match. Anyon also suffered an ankle injury in training but could still make the game. Meanwhile, Scott Brown is in contention for a return to the side after recovering from […]
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 […]
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”