Official: David Worrall to leave Vale Park

[News Feed]

Club News

Port Vale Football Club can confirm that David Worrall will leave the club upon the expiration of his contract.

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[Warren]

I'm frustrated with this. He's going to be really hard to replace. Of course he wanted a two year deal at his age! I don't know the numbers of course, but they had better come up with a good replacement. 

[arthurdog]

 

[Rocky]

He speaks very highly of Carol.

[vale1993]

Absolutely gutted 😪

[Dangermouse3]

Good luck Wozza. Devastated that you have gone. Heard this with a heavy heart.

[ethan and archies dad]

Joined Barrow

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[geoff1]

39 minutes ago, News Feed said:

Club News

Port Vale Football Club can confirm that David Worrall will leave the club upon the expiration of his contract.

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flickers, youve got one hell of a job to find a relacement! well done wozza, thanks for the memories.

[Essex Vale]

It is without doubt that Wozza has been a magnificent servant for us.  He was offered a contract by Port Vale until he was age 34, he has another offer elsewhere to age 35.  We understand why he has gone for the additional security.  This does not seem to be about money, simply length of contract.  A club in our position cannot easily offer 2 year contracts to some of of that age I feel.  We know that when the inevitable physical decline sets in for footballers it can be rapid,

It is possible that Wozza may go on closer to 40, who knows, on a personal level I hope he does.

His replacement is already here, James Plant.  If Wozza had a 2 year contract with us it would mean  Planty being played out of position, or Wozza spending a bit more time on the bench.  It would certainly have the potential to hamper Planty's development and game time.

It is a difficult decision.  I am not necessarily a huge fan of Flitcroft, but for this one and for James Wilson, the longer term sustainability of Port Vale is important.

Like every Vale fan I thank Wozza for being a wonderful player for us.  He will always receive a huge welcome if he returns.  He leaves with his head held high, having delivered for us.

[geoff1]

Just now, ethan and archies dad said:

Joined Barrow

 

 

must be the money!☺️

[Warren]

Just now, ethan and archies dad said:

Joined Barrow

 

 

If it doesn't work out he can get a job making submarines. 

[Warren]

Just now, geoff1 said:

must be the money!☺️

Barrow have stayed well clear of L2 relegation in 2022/3 and the signing of Worrall is a big step to solidity in L2 in 2023/4 for them. 

[Warren]

5 minutes ago, Essex Vale said:

It is without doubt that Wozza has been a magnificent servant for us.  He was offered a contract by Port Vale until he was age 34, he has another offer elsewhere to age 35.  We understand why he has gone for the additional security.  This does not seem to be about money, simply length of contract.  A club in our position cannot easily offer 2 year contracts to some of of that age I feel.  We know that when the inevitable physical decline sets in for footballers it can be rapid,

It is possible that Wozza may go on closer to 40, who knows, on a personal level I hope he does.

His replacement is already here, James Plant.  If Wozza had a 2 year contract with us it would mean  Planty being played out of position, or Wozza spending a bit more time on the bench.  It would certainly have the potential to hamper Planty's development and game time.

It is a difficult decision.  I am not necessarily a huge fan of Flitcroft, but for this one and for James Wilson, the longer term sustainability of Port Vale is important.

Like every Vale fan I thank Wozza for being a wonderful player for us.  He will always receive a huge welcome if he returns.  He leaves with his head held high, having delivered for us.

Yes, to be fair Cass and Forrester can play there as well. But they are defenders rather than guys who get goals and assists. Plant may be the solution. 

[geoff1]

4 minutes ago, Warren said:

Yes, to be fair Cass and Forrester can play there as well. But they are defenders rather than guys who get goals and assists. Plant may be the solution. 

are they  athletic enough? i think not.🤨

[philpvfc]

Plant certainly needs to work on his defensive ability because Worrall did a lot to help out the defence which often didn’t get recognised. Worrall has been a great servant and Pope should thank him big time because without Worrall he would not have scored half the goals he did.