Thought we were decent then, and I would be saying the same if the goal hadn’t gone in. Horrible side these…big, physical, running down the clock at every opportunity. Great finish from Hackford, and only a cracking save from the goalie denied him beforehand. He’s got two, often three players on him and he’s not a physical player. And that flick early doors for Curtis???! But Curtis…another great half for him, one lovely assist, one blocked that was heading in, couple of dangerous freekicks. We’ve played some good football at times, as you’d expect with the midfield we have on, both WB’s been ok. Plenty of positives. Think we’ll have to dig in this half, think they’ll be dangerous off corners & freekicks. Goooooooarrrrn lads!

1 minute ago, ginginator said:

They all cant press, thats a man city way to disaster

He does nothing when they have the ball, doesn’t press, doesn’t stop the crosses. You ain’t got to be a world beater to do that.

Hackford continues to be underrated, I see. Considering we all know our biggest issue without Stockley and Tolaj is lack of cutting edge, it seems a bit daft to be digging out our best finisher for his weaknesses, especially when he's doing his main job pretty well. He's also won a few free kicks and is working hard in the press. He's not perfect, but he's doing absolutely fine for me.

Really loving Curtis's desire again today too.

9 minutes ago, Dipepa delight said:

Got the beating of these 

Seen save of season 

Tolaj and Hackford linking well .

We could win this by a few more 

That save though and the opening goal brilliant work Curtis 

Tolaj 🤷‍♂️ 

Terrific run from Sam Hart!

Just now, Alan Vit said:

Terrific run from Sam Hart!

He’s played very well so far.

9 minutes ago, philpvfc said:

He needs to press more. Curtis won us the goal, Hackford need to do more of the same. He’s static when they have the ball.

Hang on I’m not having this. Yes Curtis was brilliant in terms of his involvement but there’s been plenty of Vale forwards down the years who would have fluffed their lines when through like that.

GET IN!!!

1 minute ago, Guppys left peg said:

He’s played very well so far.

I like Hart. Thought he was really good before his injury then struggled a bit when he returned, just needs to be stronger at times for me

YEESSS! Beaut!

Get in 

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL

Bang!!! Where's the guy who said this game was unwinnable without Garrity?

Edited February 22, 20251 yr by threepintsofvale

Fantastic team goal, from Amos's start to Harper's finish!

Get in there Harper.

Another goal please Vale to really rub it into Salford.  They are going to crumble now and hopefully not kick our players all over the pitch.