26 minutes ago, MBE said:

Strangest signing of the summer..

Dan Gore has returned on loan to Rotherham… unbelievable after last season’s spat about him with Steve Evans.

Just caught up with what hes been doing since he played one game for us, and read this:

“On 31 January 2025, Gore joined League One club Rotherham United on loan for the remainder of the 2024–25 season.^[17] He played one game for the Millers before returning to Manchester to receive treatment for a hairline foot fracture.^[18]Rotherham manager Steve Evans initially described it as "the strangest thing in the world" and that "we didn't do enough in training for him to have a sore nose let alone a sore foot".^[19] “

Really strange how it happened twice in a row. 

Come on Darren, get your phone out, dial the numbers, and use that sexy, off-brummie, bit of Yorkshire thrown in, accent to tempt Smith and Windass to fortress Vale Park, promise them a night swimming in Carol's gold vault like Scrooge McDuck if you have to. You know you want to.

https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2025/july/17/smith-and-windass-leave-hillsborough/

 

 

35 minutes ago, JohnDoe said:

Just caught up with what hes been doing since he played one game for us, and read this:

“On 31 January 2025, Gore joined League One club Rotherham United on loan for the remainder of the 2024–25 season.^[17] He played one game for the Millers before returning to Manchester to receive treatment for a hairline foot fracture.^[18]Rotherham manager Steve Evans initially described it as "the strangest thing in the world" and that "we didn't do enough in training for him to have a sore nose let alone a sore foot".^[19] “

Really strange how it happened twice in a row. 

Makes James Wilson look bomb proof 🙈🙈😁👍

I think Windass is an excellent player,if i was Robins i would be straight on the phone to him,he will have plenty of offers as a free agent and so will Michael Smith(he wont be coming here that's for sure)

1 hour ago, Granville said:

Come on Darren, get your phone out, dial the numbers, and use that sexy, off-brummie, bit of Yorkshire thrown in, accent to tempt Smith and Windass to fortress Vale Park, promise them a night swimming in Carol's gold vault like Scrooge McDuck if you have to. You know you want to.

https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2025/july/17/smith-and-windass-leave-hillsborough/

 

 

Wrexham were linked to Micheal Smith at the beginning of the week. It’s the last big payday opportunity for the player in unique circumstances - I think in this situation it’s pie in the sky we even have a chance signing him.

2 hours ago, philpvfc said:

He was excellent, IMO the second best I’ve seen at the Vale. Martin Foyle takes the crown, he was the best finisher and all round game was excellent.

Tin Foyle would be my 2nd overall choice. 

Edited July 17, 2025Jul 17 by MBE

Really off topic, so apologies but I didn't know where to post this

i caught a flight back to the Uk from Gibraltar today. The Stoke City squad were on it. The flight was delayed 2 hours as it was over weight. Lardies strike  again lol been chuckling all day about it 

Whilst everyone is arguing about best header of the ball. Let's not forget Sammy Morgan. Could get up there and deliver a bullet of a header. Also hard as nails. I once saw him in a pre season training match against Stoke at the then Lilleshall training ground (now Castle Town ground). He stuck Dennis Smith on the ground, then stood over him and told him what he thought of him. Smith stayed down until Sammy walked away. No other Stoke player tried to intervene.

We are bringing linked with Michael Smith from Sheffield Wednesday on X

Port Vale are interested in signing 33 year old forward Michael Smith on a free transfer ✍️

 

#pvfc

Fantsstic if are interested in him remember he eas a pivotal player along with byers and others when last got promotion with SW.

Be delighted if obtain Michael Smith 

UTV 

8 hours ago, Granville said:

Come on Darren, get your phone out, dial the numbers, and use that sexy, off-brummie, bit of Yorkshire thrown in, accent to tempt Smith and Windass to fortress Vale Park, promise them a night swimming in Carol's gold vault like Scrooge McDuck if you have to. You know you want to.

https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2025/july/17/smith-and-windass-leave-hillsborough/

 

 

I hope your joking about Windass 🤣. The rumour is Smith is on a reported £12k a week, so I dread to think what Windass is on. Will end up far higher than L1 lol

7 hours ago, vale victory said:

We are bringing linked with Michael Smith from Sheffield Wednesday on X

This is the only link to him from an account no one engages with.

it would be a miracle if we get him but what a miracle that would be 

I'd be amazed, personally. 

Imagine being able to rotate with Stockley though. 

11 hours ago, Dipepa delight said:

Port Vale are interested in signing 33 year old forward Michael Smith on a free transfer ✍️

 

#pvfc

Fantsstic if are interested in him remember he eas a pivotal player along with byers and others when last got promotion with SW.

Be delighted if obtain Michael Smith 

UTV 

Rumours are it’s a done deal turned Wrexham down work with DM 

Hope it’s true 

12 minutes ago, Packmoor_vale said:

Rumours are it’s a done deal turned Wrexham down work with DM 

Hope it’s true 

Anyone asked Darren Moore if he fits in his long term plans? 34 in October, a chunk in the budget.