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?
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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.
It’s Neil Aspin’s second game in charge and can the team now produce the goods on the pitch?
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says that following the appointment of Neil Aspin and John Rudge Port Vale now need to build for the future.
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.
New manager Neil Aspin has made no excuses for the team’s current league position but is determined to climb the table.
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.
New manager Neil Aspin says that Vale’s large squad has caused fitness problems and he therefore cannot make wholesale changes easily.
Rob Fielding says it’s going to be tough to turn fortunes around with the squad that Vale possess and an inability to change it until January.
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.
The dream team could not produce a dream start to their return to Vale despite Tom Pope getting on the scoresheet.
New Port Vale manager Neil Aspin says that his players have to “work and graft” every game and “understand what it means to people.”
After the near universal excitement over the return of Aspo and Rudgie can the team now produce the goods on the pitch?
New Port Vale manager Neil Aspin urges the fans to support his team and get a result against Grimsby Town on Saturday.
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.
OVF editor Rob Fielding praises the joint appointment of John Rudge and Neil Aspin.
The newly dubbed Port Vale “dream team” of John Rudge of Neil Aspin have been talking to the media after they were unveiled as the club’s new management team.
Former Port Vale playing legend Neil Aspin has been confirmed as the club’s new manager while John Rudge is the club’s Football Advisor.
Port Vale FC are expected to announce the appointments of fan favourites Neil Aspin and John Rudge on Wednesday.
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.
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.
The Sentinel says reports in the North East appear to be wide of the mark and that the Vale legend could be in contention to be the club’s new boss.
A journalist based in the North East claims that there has been no approach for Gateshead manager Neil Aspin by Port Vale.
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Here’s the rarest of things – a great solo goal from Port Vale defensive legend Neil Aspin.
Media reports that Neil Aspin is heavy favourite to be appointed while Micky Adams is also a contender.
Former Port Vale defender Neil Aspin has been dismissed by National League side FC Halifax Town.
We take a look back to April 1996 and a rare goal from legendary Port Vale defender Neil Aspin.
Former Valiant Neil Aspin played a key role in Jamie Vardy’s rise from total unknown to England striker.