Player contracts: who’s leaving and who is under contract?
On the eve of Port Vale releasing a retained list here is a summary of the players’ contracts.
On the eve of Port Vale releasing a retained list here is a summary of the players’ contracts.
Tom Pope has indicated that he would remain with the club if the contract offer is satisfactory.
Captain Carl Dickinson has added his voice to that of striker Tom Pope in hoping that Vale won’t leave contract discussions too late.
Port Vale have announced their third signing of the day with the news that midfielder Michael O’Connor has agreed a contract.
Port Vale have announced the signing of experienced midfield duo Michael Brown and Steve Jennings.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says the club need to talk with key players before their contracts wind down.
Port Vale have completed their fourth signing of the summer with the signature of former Crewe winger Byron Moore.
Port Vale have finally bolstered their squad with the signing of Hibs defender Ryan McGivern.
The Valiants have announced that defender Richard Duffy has agreed a new two-year contract with the club.
Rob Fielding says he is not panicking about the exit of several players from the Valiants squad but he does feel that the club can learn some valuable lessons.
Micky Adams signs Port Vale contract: Port Vale have received a huge boost with the news that manager Micky Adams has signed his contract with the club.
Manager Micky Adams has told the Sentinel that he is confident of more players agreeing terms with the club by the end of the week.
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite says that fans can expect more key signings “in the next few days” after Carl Dickinson committed his future to the club.
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite has told the Sentinel that “I really believe Micky is going to sign” but it could be another FORTNIGHT before the contract is formally agreed.
OVF editor Rob Fielding is baffled as to why a “straightforward” contract with “no problems” and already in the hands of solicitors is taking so long…
Port Vale have announced that the club’s ticketing system is getting a “revamp” and as a result, the deadline for May season ticket prices will be put back until the 6th June.
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite says he is “very pleased” that Micky Adams will stay with the Valiants.
Manager Micky Adams has indicated that he expects to sign a new contract with the club and end months of speculation over his future.
Rob Fielding says that rumours about a Vale player leaving shows why it is imperative for the Micky Adams contract debacle to come to an end.
Manager Micky Adams has hinted that he’d like to extend his stay with the Valiants after telling the press that he was sure his “future will get sorted” at Vale Park.
Manager Micky Adams says that he will carefully consider the contract offer from Port Vale and make his decision when he returns from holiday on the 12th May.
With manager Micky Adams’ future still in doubt, some of the players set to be out of contract in the summer are starting to express concern about their futures.
Manager Micky Adams has paid tribute to Port Vale’s “fantastic” supporters and says if Friday was his last game at Vale Park then he leaves as a “proud man.”
Norman Smurthwaite says he accepts he is “partly responsible” for delays in Micky Adams being offered a contract but he has confirmed that “Micky’s contract will be put in front of him” next week.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says Micky Adams’ recent comments about his effect on season ticket sales completely missed the point.
Rob Fielding argues that it’s not in the club’s interests to delay a decision on Micky Adams’ future until the end of the season.
The future of manager Micky Adams and possibly fourteen out of contract players in up in the air after the Vale boss said he would delay any decision over a new contract.