Smurthwaite: I like honest and hard working Aspin
Owner Norman Smurthwaite says he is sure manager Neil Aspin will suceed and have a long-term Vale future.
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About Neil Aspin
“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.
Aspin says Vale are fighting for future ahead of vital Easter fixtures
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin says that his players are fighting hard ahead of the vital Easter fixtures.
Aspin: a draw away to Wycombe is a good point
Manager Neil Aspin says he was happy with taking a point against promotion chasers Wycombe on Saturday.
Neil Aspin says veterans still have a lot to offer
Manager Neil Aspin has praised the performances of veterans Michael Tonge and Danny Pugh as Vale stretched their unbeaten run on Saturday.
Watch: Neil Aspin on the draw against Barnet
Manager Neil Aspin has reflected on Port Vale’s 1-1 draw with Barnet on Tuesday evening.
Neil Aspin praises and sympathises with Port Vale travelling fans
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin had sympathy for fans after a broken coach delayed their journey back from Barnet’s Hive stadium on Tuesday.
Aspin: we could have won both games against Grimsby and Barnet
Manager Neil Aspin says his side could have picked up six points over the last few days but he is happy that his side were undefeated.
Aspin on Barnet: they are as much a threat as any other team
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin says that the players must be “up for the challenge” against Barnet.
Neil Aspin says there is no excuse for crowd trouble at Grimsby game
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin has condemned the crowd trouble which disrupted the game at Grimsby Town.
Watch: Aspin says Vale deserved to win
Manager Neil Aspin says Port Vale “deserved to win the match” against Grimsby Town on Saturday.
John Rudge: legend backs Neil Aspin’s transfer market ability
Port Vale legend John Rudge has backed manager Neil Aspin and says he has the ability to bring in non-league talent but the priority right now is to stay in League Two.
Neil Aspin: it is time for the players to pull their fingers out
Neil Aspin has said that Vale’s forthcoming run of crucial games gives the players a chance to make names for themselves.
Rudge and Aspin to attend fans forum on Thursday
Neil Aspin and John Rudge will attend a fans’ forum in the Valiant Suite on Thursday evening.
Watch: Aspin says remaining strikers have to take their opportunity
Manager Neil Aspin says there is an opportunity for a forward to step up in the absence of Tom Pope.
Aspin: we need a win straight away
Manager Neil Aspin says “we are not kidding anybody, we need a win straight away” ahead of the potentially vital game against Barnet.
Top scorer Tom Pope to have surgery and will be ruled out for a month
Neil Aspin says top scorer Tom Pope requires an operation and will have surgery following Vale’s game at Barnet this weekend.
Aspin to strikers: ask yourself why you’re not in team when Tom Pope’s “playing on one leg”?
Manager Neil Aspin says other forwards “have got to look to themselves and think why I am not in the team when I have a 32-year old striker playing on one leg.”
Opinion: worrying times for Vale fans are owner’s not manager’s fault
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says that the club’s Football League future could be in serious doubt and that one person will be to blame if it does go down…
Watch: Aspin says side’s “desperation showed at times”
Manager Neil Aspin admitted that the match against Newport County was a “scrappy game” and the side are “desperate for a win.”
Team news: Vale pick Davis for clash against Newport
Manager Neil Aspin has brought in defender Joe Davis for the home game against Newport County.
Watch: Neil Aspin admits Vale are desperate for a win
Manager Neil Aspin says that the club “are desperate for a win” after a winless start to 2018.
Neil Aspin praises Cristian Montano’s performance at left-back
Manager Neil Aspin said that Cristian Montano “acquitted himself well” at left-back during the 3-2 defeat to Swindon Town.
Watch: Aspin says there was nothing between the two sides
Manager Neil Aspin says his team put on an improved performance and matched promotion chasing Swindon on Saturday.
Neil Aspin issues rallying cry to players: show bottle, willingness and desire
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin has challenged his players to show “desire” ahead of Vale’s trip to Swindon Town.
Watch: Aspin says Vale have to get on with their next game
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin says he is “not trying to pull the wool over peoples eyes” and the team have to get things right.
Neil Aspin: I can’t defend the players for that
Manager Neil Aspin says he is bitterly disappointed after the heavy 5-1 defeat to Cheltenham Town on Saturday.