Former Port Vale duo join National League South side
Billericay Town have signed up two former Port Vale players for next season.
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Midfielder Doug Loft was signed by Port Vale manager Micky Adams in 2009. He was made club captain, won promotion in 2013 and was named player of the year in 2012. Loft left the Valiants in 2014 to join Gillingham.
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Former captain Doug Loft set to return to Vale Park this weekend
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Former players: Loft released by Gills
Former Port Vale captain Doug Loft is one of four players to be released by League One rivals Gillingham.
Williamson: ‘Salesman’ Loft persuaded me to move
Ben Williamson said a conversation with former Vale skipper and current Gills player Doug Loft convinced him to move to Gillingham.
Doug Loft
Time at club: 2009 to 2014 Appearances: 196 Goals: 19 Comments: A talented midfielder signed on a free transfer from manager Micky Adams’ former club Brighton. He was player of the year for 2012 and made club captain for the 2012-13 season. He was controversially injured by colleague Dan Jones in April 2014 – for […]
Loft could miss Vale game
Former Valiants skipper Doug Loft is doubtful for Gillingham’s game against Port Vale on the 3rd January.
Former Valiants round-up
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No need for panic but lessons can be learnt
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Gillingham confirm Doug Loft signing
The official Gillingham FC website has confirmed that former Vale captain Doug Loft has joined the club.
Loft set to join Gillingham
Port Vale have announced that captain Doug Loft has turned down a new contract and is set to join Gillingham.
Rumour: Loft ‘turns down’ Gills?
An unconfirmed rumour on a popular football rumours website claims that Vale captain Doug Loft has “turned down” a move to Gillingham.
Rumour: Vale skipper in Gills talks?
The Sentinel claims that Port Vale skipper Doug Loft is in talks with League One rivals Gillingham.
Midfield duo are players of the season
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Fans’ messages of support sent to Loft
Dozens of messages of support for injured Port Vale skipper Doug Loft have been passed onto the club by the OVF website.
OVF’s verdict on the retained list
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Loft praises club and hints at staying
Doug Loft has praised the Valiants for the way the club handled his training ground altercation with Dan Jones and has hinted that he could remain at the club.
Injured Loft: I am angry
Injured skipper Doug Loft has told Sky Sports news that he is still angry about the altercation that has caused him to miss the rest of the season.
Send Lofty a message of support
After the shocking extent of Doug Loft’s injuries were revealed, we’re asking Port Vale fans to send their best wishes to the club skipper.
Tabloid reveals extent of Loft’s injuries
The Sun newspaper has published a backpage photograph of the injuries to Vale captain Doug Loft following his “training-ground incident” with Dan Jones.
MOTM: Knott third as Loft goes joint-top
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Adams: Disciplinary action will follow incident
Manager Micky Adams has told the media that the club will take “disciplinary action” after a training ground “incident.”