darren1810

Whilst it's some achievement to play the amount of games that Smith has I'm sure he was touted for Norwich. Not sure if that was on of their brief Premier league excursions or at Championship level. Ultimately they didn't come a knocking or we'd of cashed in.

In fairness Warren his first Vale goal v Shrewsbury was from 6 inches. Fridays goal was an exception not the rule.

Maybe I'm harsh due to how good Arblaster was. He looked a sideways plodder that day considering all the hype. Good job Pompey were way off the ball that day. If we go down which is still odds on we won't be loaning many budding Premier league starlets . Be too low down the chain sadly.

He's certainly gone downhill hasn't he. Thought in their promotion side he looked a player. At a higher level he looks clumsy and awkward. Was really poor on Saturday.

Dan Gore ? Why would we possibly want him ? A disastrous loan. Whilst I realise he's been injured he was out of his depth v Pompey. And I've had my fill of injured players and sicknotes these last few seasons. A big no thanks to him rocking up in August having not played for 6 months.

Seeing as one once took a gamble on Joe Davis they've money to burn. A million is peanuts and if he didn't make the grade they've lost very little.

Think you are referring to Rotherham and Wimbledon away in the promotion season. The former still one of my most fondly remembered away days Boxing day 2012.

Not in form ? Beat Derby in their last home game and on Saturday had 19 shots to Readings 8 in an unfortunate defeat.

Think Wilson will be out. Possible that subbing a sub ( Dipepa) was as a precaution for tomorrow. If we go 2 up top it will be revitalised Loft with Dipepa.

You've missed Smithy out !

Made the very same comment that Dipepa and Walters could be twins. As could I felt Taylor and Burgess who I often got mixed up. Neither make me a racist. Any suggestion Mr Bowers is are ludicrous. They look similar in body shape and stature not because they are black. Shocking really to bring it into the equation.

We are endeared to Mr Bowers because he's Vale. Were I an away fan listening in I'd be bemused by the references to wrestling and marvel films and pure cheese. But Stevenage commentators were beyond awful and can't say as Cheltenham were anything other than Partridge-esque. I'd say other than top notch ones like Guy Mowbray and Martin Tyler ( who both will annoy people too ) , that most local commentary isn't much good. The Lard replacement for Red and White stockings Nigel Johnson is quite dreadful.

Why would you posting that confuse someone !

Other than Jones. Only on the pitch 5 minutes and did a calamity miskick that led to an attack for them. Looked all at sea in his brief cameo. Again. He's definitely colour blind. Sadly Flitcroft saw fit to give him 2 years. Hopefully we can wriggle an exit to suit both parties.

With luck like they had yesterday you might be right. Watched the highlights. Ludicrous own goal from 30 yards by Barnsley and they also managed to miss 2 virtual open goals. The gods shone on Cambridge yesterday. You'll struggle to see a more pathetic own goal all season in the EFL.

Bookies have us 8/13 to go down. Bottom 2 virtually gone. Burton 8/13. Cheltenham 5/4 and Cambridge 2/1.

Personally don't see them involved in it myself. We need 7 points just to overhaul them because of our horrendous goal difference . Be amazed if they are dragged into it.

Obviously all games at the bottom are massive at this stage. Fleetwood v Cheltenham this Friday I'd be hoping for a draw 🙏. Ultimately we got take care of our own business but outside help always comes into the equation.

They say every day is a learning day. I never knew Collins had gone to Bolton. The away game was a non event after Debs got himself sent off. Hopefully we'll give them more of a game on Friday.

As others have said I'd snap hand off for last game scenario. I'm struggling to imagine us 4 points clear with 1 game left !

Have we ever not backed them ? The loyalty and away followings have been excellent. Great atmosphere pre-Lincoln and for a Tuesday night, and no away fans the Fleetwood atmosphere was good too. Yes there's been boos but after what we've had to watch that's to be expected. I'd say the support has always been there other than the moronic booing of Loft and Massey which beggar's belief .

Did anyone listen to the hastily arranged Grumble and Grumble last night at all ? I decided to watch the darts but was quite tempted to put RS on.

It really doesn't mate. It's not cheap. It's a fact that crowds are better in higher leagues for a huge majority of clubs. I won't castigate anyone not renewing. We've won 2 of our last 16 home league games. People are disillusioned and I don't subscribe to they are less of a Vale fan for not renewing. I'll be renewing, however tomorrow is the last match I'm going to until August despite having a season ticket. Undoubtedly your view would be that I'm not a proper fan ?

The fact that last season we started with Tommy McDermott as an emergency striker and currently have Dipepa as a better option than our champagne signing Loft speaks volumes for our recruitment. Reset needed now. Fresh start.

As a somewhat uncompromising CH himself I thought we'd of started back to basics when Moore arrived. However defensively we've been woeful.