Neil Aspin
Neil Aspin player profile: biography, stats, images and news about this Port Vale player.
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“Aspo” is a Port Vale FC playing legend after being signed from Leeds United by manager John Rudge in 1989. The long-serving defender played over 300 games and was named as player of the year on two separate occasions. He was also captain on numerous occasions. He was part of the side’s Autoglass Trophy final winning side in addition to several cup giantkillings under Rudge.
After beginning his managerial career in non-league with spells at Harrogate, Halifax and Gateshead, he returned to the club as first-team manager in 2017.
Neil Aspin player profile: biography, stats, images and news about this Port Vale player.
Rob Fielding argues that if Norman Smurthwaite is looking for a manager to unearth potential new talent, then Neil Aspin could be a prime candidate.
Legendary Port Vale defender Neil Aspin has dismissed speculation linking him with a return to the club as manager.
Following the departure of Micky Adams, there is plenty of speculation on who will be the club’s next manager. Here is a round-up of the stories.
Neil Aspin’s Port Vale debut: Tuesday 19th August 2014 marks twenty five years since a 24 year-old defender with receding hair played his first game for the club – yes, Neil Aspin’s Port Vale debut – and we pay tribute.
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.
We look at the news reports following Vale’s 3-1 FA Cup win over Stoke City in 1992. This clip includes – footage of the Regis miss, that Foley challenge on Aspin plus interviews with Bill Bell and Martin Foyle.
With the season behind us, there are plenty of moves and news throughout the leagues. OVF picks out several stories featuring former Valiants.
Former Port Vale playing legend Neil Aspin has been voted the Conference North’s Manager of the Month for November.
Barry first posted this in January 2002 and it includes a tribute to all those who played for Port Vale fifty years ago – especially in that famous FA Cup Semi Final against West Bromich Albion at Villa Park.
Neil Aspin was a very occasional scorer of goals for Port Vale but this mazy run and shot against Grimsby Town will live long in the memory.
Promotions, epic cup runs, the club’s first-ever trophy and the controversial final days of John Rudge’s reign.
This tribute to Neil Aspin was written just after stalwart defender Neil Aspin decided to leave the club after years of loyal service and dedication.
Valiant legend Neil Aspin has returned to Harrogate Town for a second spell, after being announced as the club’s new caretaker manager.