Who should play in Port Vale’s defence against Barrow?
So after that display against Walsall and manager John Askey’s public criticism, who should play in Port Vale’s defence against Barrow? Rob Fielding takes a look…
Nathan Smith
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Nathan Smith progressed through the club’s junior ranks to establish himself as a regular pick in central defence. He also had a highly successful loan spell with Torquay United.
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