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I was very against resigning him this summer, and got absolutely hammered on here. However, I wouldn't be against resigning him if we're in L2 next season, so long as he's like a 4th choice option and a low wage + high appearance fee to de-risk any lengthy spells out.

Same as last year then. Luckily, last season, there were 4 worse sides. I don't think that's the case this year.

2 own goals and a penalty. But miles off it tonight. Outclassed. Urgh, any slight optimism has evaporated. Need to pick ourselves up for the home games now.

We've barely been in their half! They're miles better than anything we can offer.

Ah well. Game over.

That lineup feels like we're just sacrificing the game and accepting the loss. Keep the better players fresh for other games?

Oh God that's given me hope.

Cheltenham vs Carlisle on Tuesday. Carlisle already relegated and expect Cheltenham to win. That would take them out of the relegation zone and push us back in it. Would also expect a loss for us vs Peterborough. Then Cheltenham play Bristol Rovers on Saturday, who seem to lose to everyone at the minute. That would put them on 45 points, so we'd NEED to beat Exeter to stay in touch on 43 points. I'm fearing the worst.

What did Ojo say? Sent from my SM-G981B using onevalefan mobile app

People are suggesting we appoint Foyle as DoF to oversee recruitment. I asked if anyone has examples of good signings made while he was Head of Recruitment at St Mirren/Morecambe etc. No one was able to answer. What is so hard to understand about that? Surely, if people are suggesting Foyle, they would be able to back it up other than "he was a good striker for us in the 90s". Sent from my SM-G981B using onevalefan mobile app

What a crazy comment. "Let's hire a bloke to sign good players with no track record of doing this for other clubs". Sent from my SM-G981B using onevalefan mobile app

Seems like no-one can answer my very simple question. Another case of wanting to bring back ex-players/managers because they were once popular without any actual substance.

Can someone tell me why we should consider Foyle, apart from being an ex-player/manager? Examples of him unearthing gems etc?

Started that way. Looked to me like we changed 2nd half?

Really enjoyed our performance today. Not said that for a long time! 4 at the back suits us - stick with it!

No idea about the formation from those players selected.

Why are Vale fans so obsessed about bringing back ex-players/managers?

Congleton Town have a DoF! It's becoming more common than people think. Manager focuses on managing + final say on transfers. DoF builds infrastructure + leads recruitment.

I don't understand why so many people are against a DoF. It's 2024, not 1994.

*sighs*

He obviously didn't mean to mess up the transfers on purpose, but was clear to say that too many avoidable mistakes were made and he had to go. Shame, but correct decision. Wonder if we'll look at another DoF or just scrap the position?

Let's not go crazy. He's done okay. 17 years old though and we're expecting him to save us from relegation? Very poor from the club. Would be nice if we could now sell him for a couple of million to fund a L2 title push (plus Carol adding in more to pay for her mistakes).

Carol's glowing review of Moore - "I can't believe Darren Moore would come to little old Port Vale" - reminds me of Smurthwaite appointing Ribeiro - "Wow, Jose Mourinho has recommended him". Moore hasn't got any sort of track record of turning around poor teams. He's great if you've got a budget and want promotion, but he's clearly a big fish in a small pond manager. We'd have been better off with an old school spit and sawdust type manager. Yesterday was baffling once again. James Plant at right back?! HE'S A FORWARD! Surely the move would have been to bring Lopata on, then put Smith/Debrah at RB?!

We're breaking all sorts of records this season!

Imagine swapping Pett for Lowe. Madness. Lowe would be a great signing for someone like Harrogate or Sutton in L2, not a L1 club.