In-form Tom Pope pays tribute to manager Neil Aspin
Top scorer Tom Pope says that the new manager reassured him straight away and kept his promises to the player.
Neil Aspin
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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.
Neil Aspin praises emerging defender James Gibbons
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin says that James Gibbons is “only going to get better” after he forced his way into the starting eleven this season.
Port Vale manager and CEO to answer fans’ questions
Port Vale Supporters Club have announced that manager Neil Aspin and CEO Colin Garlick will be attending the next meeting.
Watch video: Neil Aspin previews the game against Exeter City
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin gives his views ahead of Vale’s trip to the West County at the weekend.
Watch video: Neil Aspin on Vale’s win at Morecambe
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin gave his thoughts to the media after Vale’s impressive 3-0 away victory over Morecambe on Tuesday.
Video: Neil Aspin on the Morecambe game
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin spoke to the media ahead of his first away game in charge of the Valiants.
Video: Neil Aspin on the win over Cheltenham
Watch Port Vale manager Neil Aspin’s reaction to his first victory at Vale Park.
Two minute guide to: Port Vale v Cheltenham Town
It’s Neil Aspin’s second game in charge and can the team now produce the goods on the pitch?
Malcolm Hirst: what we require at Vale Park is a period of stability and unity
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says that following the appointment of Neil Aspin and John Rudge Port Vale now need to build for the future.
What do Aspin and Rudge bring to the table?
Although his first game in charge ultimately ended in defeat, one Vale fan thinks there are reasons to feel optimistic about Port Vale’s new manager Neil Aspin.
Aspin: we deserve to be where we are but we can get out of it
New manager Neil Aspin has made no excuses for the team’s current league position but is determined to climb the table.
Aspin admits goalkeeping is a “problem” as he assesses squad
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin says that Rob Lainton’s injury has created a “problem” with the goalkeeping position as he assesses his Port Vale squad.
Aspin says Vale’s large squad is causing problems
New manager Neil Aspin says that Vale’s large squad has caused fitness problems and he therefore cannot make wholesale changes easily.
Closed transfer window leaves Dream Team with unbalanced squad
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Video: Port Vale fans sing “Aspo’s coming home…”
The teams come out for the game against Grimsby and the home fans burst into a rendition of “Aspo’s coming home” to serenade the club’s new manager.
Match report: Port Vale 1-2 Grimsby Town
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Aspin: players have to understand what the club means to fans
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Two minute guide to: Port Vale v Grimsby Town
After the near universal excitement over the return of Aspo and Rudgie can the team now produce the goods on the pitch?
Aspin: the fans can inspire the team to get a result
New Port Vale manager Neil Aspin urges the fans to support his team and get a result against Grimsby Town on Saturday.
Aspin: I know there have been problems but please rally behind the team
New Port Vale manager Neil Aspin has asked the supporters to put the club’s recent differences behind them and rally behind his Port Vale team as he aims to lead the team to safety in League Two.
Opinion: the best possible appointments, I’m backing the dream team
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Neil Aspin and John Rudge return to Port Vale
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Port Vale set to appoint Neil Aspin and John Rudge
Port Vale FC are expected to announce the appointments of fan favourites Neil Aspin and John Rudge on Wednesday.
Gateshead statement suggests Neil Aspin will be next Port Vale manager
A statement posted on the official Gateshead FC website suggests Port Vale are on the brink of naming legend Neil Aspin as the club’s new manager.
Smurthwaite rules out Aspin and Askey for Vale job
The Sentinel says that Norman Smurthwaite has told them that Neil Aspin and John Askey are not candidates for the Port Vale manager’s job.