Even with the points deduction, Reading will still finish the season on more points than us

4 minutes ago, MickyG52. said:

The Vale need to stay up whilst our illustrious neighbours are going down.

Two local derbies next season.

3 local derbies with Crewe coming up

On 26/02/2024 at 08:30, Phil500 said:

Love the black humour on this web site. It is the only good thing about being a Vale fan at the moment

yeh, send for reacher!😄

1 hour ago, Packmoor_vale said:

Suprised in walters not involved tonight 

Looks like DM not interested in playing the port vale kids 

 

Time and a place for that now i think and he probably sees that a relegation battle isn't the time

9 minutes ago, werstayinup said:

Time and a place for that now i think and he probably sees that a relegation battle isn't the time

Maybe suggests more back from injury so wont need to dig into the pool of youth players?

Dipepa obviously in the squad, frustrating as he isn't going to develop playing 15-20 minutes for the first team, should be getting game time in the youth's or sent on loan to Non League, we risk setting back a player with big future potential.

Just now, valefan16 said:

Maybe suggests more back from injury so wont need to dig into the pool of youth players?

Dipepa obviously in the squad, frustrating as he isn't going to develop playing 15-20 minutes for the first team, should be getting game time in the youth's or sent on loan to Non League, we risk setting back a player with big future potential.

Not left with much choice tho after the disastrous transfer windows & lack of striker situation unfortunately but to put him in the 18 in case Willo or loft break down. Plants obviously in contention now after making the bench last game. Have a sneaky feeling Mitch might start tonight at left back 

2 hours ago, MBE said:

Rhys Walter’s & Jack Shorrock playing for U18’s today so won’t be in our matchday squad.

Would prefer both of them to Lowe and Jones tbh.

1 hour ago, darren1810 said:

Get them back Saturday against Carlisle. The bottom team who everyone is beating. 

Not everyone 😢

6 hours ago, Vtid said:

You can see why. Yes they aren’t pretty but they are organised. When you do the basics right & keep things simple you get results 

Plus going a goal up after two minutes played right into their game plan. 

The nervous excitement has kicked in 😬

23 minutes ago, Vtid said:

Not left with much choice tho after the disastrous transfer windows & lack of striker situation unfortunately but to put him in the 18 in case Willo or loft break down. Plants obviously in contention now after making the bench last game. Have a sneaky feeling Mitch might start tonight at left back 

Surely you can now use Garrity or even Massey ahead of Dipepa? Granted its not ideal but a) used to mens football and b) allows Dipepa to play and develop in the youth system or on loan?

The players don't need any telling. We need to win this game FULL STOP.

4 minutes ago, valefan16 said:

Surely you can now use Garrity or even Massey ahead of Dipepa? Granted its not ideal but a) used to mens football and b) allows Dipepa to play and develop in the youth system or on loan?

Yeah you’d think so or even Mighten he’s got pace, likes to beat a man & would be a big threat getting in behind. I do prefer garrity playing a little deeper & making those runs late into the box myself, plus he isn’t scared to get stuck in when it’s needed in the middle of the park. Prefer Massey right of a front three but even up front he would offer more than dipepa 👍🏻 

Edited February 27, 20242 yr by Vtid

3 minutes ago, valefan16 said:

Surely you can now use Garrity or even Massey ahead of Dipepa? Granted its not ideal but a) used to mens football and b) allows Dipepa to play and develop in the youth system or on loan?

I thought Dipepa showed more in his time v Lincoln. For example, he didn't look physically put of his depth. I am not saying he is ready to lead the line in a L1 relegation battle, but I think some good coaching has got into him. 

1 minute ago, Warren said:

I thought Dipepa showed more in his time v Lincoln. For example, he didn't look physically put of his depth. I am not saying he is ready to lead the line in a L1 relegation battle, but I think some good coaching has got into him. 

Even with glimpses here & there it’s clear to see he’s absolutely miles off first team football at this level. It’s just hanging him out to dry & isn’t going to benefit him whatsoever