Former captain Doug Loft set to return to Vale Park this weekend
Former Port Vale captain and player of the year Doug Loft could return to Vale Park this weekend.
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Retained lists: former Port Vale skipper is released
As clubs announce their retained lists for 2018 a number of Port Vale connections will be making moves this summer.
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
Here’s one of our occasional features looking at the fortunes of former Vale players. This time, we look at how a number of former players fared on the opening day of the season.
No need for panic but lessons can be learnt
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.
Gillingham confirm 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
The 2013/14 OVF player of the season award has been shared between Chris Lines and Doug Loft as goalkeeper Sam Johnson ended the season with a hat-trick of MOTM wins.
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
OVF editor Rob Fielding offers his views on the 2014 retained list. These are his personal views and you are very welcome to reply and disagree (or even agree) with them…
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.