McCombe gets first MOTM award
Ever-present central defender John McCombe has been awarded his first OVF man of the match award.
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John McCombe was a powerful defender who joined Port Vale on a free transfer from Hereford United. He played a part in the 2013 promotion before leaving for Mansfield Town.
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Morecambe 1-3 Port Vale
Morecambe 1-3 Port Vale: Midfielder Sam Morsy scored in the first minute while defender John McCombe and centre-forward Tom Pope netted in the final two minutes as Vale secured their first away win of the season.
McCombe: Vale squad is getting stronger
Defender John McCombe has welcomed increased competition for places in the Vale squad and says that “the squad definitely seems to be getting stronger.”
Boost for Vale as duo sign deals
The Sentinel reports that John McCombe and Tom Pope have both agreed new deals with Port Vale FC.
Reports: duo set to sign for Vale?
Reports in the Sentinel claim that defender John McCombe and striker Tom Pope are set to agree new contracts with the club.
Martin heads released list
Manager Micky Adams has announced which players will leave the Valiants in the summer. Goalkeeper Chris Martin is one of three first-team players to leave the club.
Uncomplaining McCombe’s my unsung player of the year
OVF founder Rob Fielding says that following the club’s end of season awards, he’d like to nominate defender John McCombe as deserving of more reward.
Davis and McCombe net first OVF awards
Centre-halves Joe Davis and John McCombe have secured their first OVF man of the match awards for their performances against Hereford and Torquay respectively.
Adams: I’m frustrated but safety is paramount
Port Vale manager Micky Adams told BBC Radio Stoke that he understands why the game against Shrewsbury was abandoned and that “safety is paramount.”
Loft and McCombe doubtful for Shrews test
Injuries continue to hamper Micky Adams’ team selections after key players John McCombe and Doug Loft both missing training ahead of Tuesday’s game against Shrewsbury. Rob Taylor and Gareth Owen are both ruled out through injury and Joe Davis suspended so McCombe and Loft’s absence could mean Vale naming a scratch back-four.
Adams: games are taking their toll
Manager Micky Adams says that Port Vale’s hectic schedule is affecting players as injuries start to bite.
Torquay United 2-1 Port Vale
John McCombe’s fourth goal of the season was in vain as Vale’s ten men lost 2-1 to promotion chasing Torquay United at Plainmoor. Micky Adams made one change with Anthony Griffith returning from suspension in place of Paul Marshall. Rookie centre-half Joe Davis kept his place in defence.
Injuries bite for Vale
Rob Taylor is an injury doubt for the Tuesday night game against Hereford Utd as Vale continue to struggle for numbers in defence. Taylor is doubtful and if he doesn’t make it, Adam Yates may be drafted back to start at right-back while Doug Loft switches to left-back.
Accrington 2-2 Port Vale
Vale secured an away point as goals from McCombe and Shuker earnt Micky Adams’ side a deserved draw with Accrington Stanley. Marc Richards was ill, so Tom Pope came into the starting line-up while the Valiants only named four on a substitute bench boosted by the return of Lee Collins.
Northampton Town 1-2 Port Vale
John McCombe and Sean Rigg scored as Port Vale recorded an away victory against Northampton Town on Saturday. Micky Adams made two changes with Chris Shuker and Paul Marshall starting in place of Morsy and Williamson.
Port Vale 3-0 Northampton Town
Port Vale 3-0 Northampton Town: the Valiants broke a record that had stood from 1958 as they scored in their fifteenth successive game and to celebrate even that rarest of scorers- Anthony Griffith – got onto the scoresheet.
Four players agree new Port Vale deals
Port Vale players Anthony Griffith, Chris Martin, John McCombe and Kris Taylor have all agreed new contracts with the Valiants. Midfielder Griffith, 23, goalkeeper Martin, 19, and centre-back McCombe, 25, have all signed two-year deals. Left-back Taylor, 26, has agreed a one-year contract.
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