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News on the movements of some former Port Vale players.
Tom Conlon
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About Tom Conlon
The locally born midfielder agreed a permanent move to Port Vale in July 2018 after a successful trial period which had impressed manager Neil Aspin.
Conlon is a combative left-footed midfielder who had previously played for Stevenage and Peterborough United in the Football League as well as a spell with non-league Billericay Town. He was released by Stevenage in May 2018.
The start to his Port Vale career was disrupted by a thigh injury before he made his full debut in the game against Forest Green Rovers.
Former Valiants: joy for ex-Vale players as Oldham return to the Football League
Four former Port Vale players featured at Wembley as Oldham Athletic won a dramatic National League play-off final to return to League Two.
Former Valiants: striker released, mixed play-off fortunes in the National League…
A further round-up of news stories featuring some former Port Vale FC players…
Tom Conlon and Nathan Smith raise £20,000 for charity
Former Port Vale skipper Tom Conlon and current captain Nathan Smith has raised £20,000 for charity following an auction.
“Thanks for everything” – class act Conlon bids goodbye to Port Vale
Classy midfielder Tom Conlon has posted a heartfelt message on social media following the end of his six season stay at Vale Park.
Former captain Tom Conlon departs Port Vale FC
Port Vale have confirmed the departure of former skipper Tom Conlon with the midfielder agreeing a permanent transfer to Oldham Athletic.
“Some interest” – manager confirms there have been enquiries about Port Vale duo
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby says there has been “some interest” in defender Lewis Cass and midfielder Tom Conlon – both of whom have been rumoured to be leaving the club during the January window.
Five of the best Port Vale signings by Neil Aspin
Who are the best Neil Aspin signings for Port Vale? His transfer record was patchy but during his brief spell, Neil Aspin did bring some talent to the club.
Major injury blow for Port Vale midfielder
Port Vale have announced that midfielder Tom Conlon faces up to three months on the sidelines.
Port Vale transfer rumour: Notts County make bid for Valiants captain?
Rumours circulating on Twitter suggest that League Two newcomers Notts County are preparing a bid for Port Vale captain Tom Conlon.
A brief gallery – Port Vale’s final game of the 2022-23 season
With thanks to Roy Thompson, here are some images of Port Vale’s final game of the 2022-23 season.
What could have been… red card that arguably cost Clarke his job is overturned
In an alternative universe, Port Vale would not have been defeated at Lincoln City and Darrell Clarke would arguably still be in a job.
Lincoln City 3-2 Port Vale report – dire Valiants end with nine men as awful run continues
Lincoln City 3-2 Port Vale report – the Valiants finished with nine men as their terrible run of form during the second-half of the season continued.
Five thoughts after the Port Vale win over Lincoln and draw at Wycombe – Robinson makes case for a run in the side
Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after Port Vale make it four points out of six with a win over Lincoln City and a draw at Wycombe.
Wycombe Wanderers 2-2 Port Vale – Wilson and Conlon strikes earn Valiants a draw
James Wilson and Tom Conlon were on target as the Valiants earned a draw at High Wycombe in a game marred by some bizarre refereeing decisions.
Four thoughts after Port Vale’s win at Cambridge – Clarke proves online critics wrong, Forrester to the fore
Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after Darrell Clarke proved his online critics wrong with a valuable 1-0 away win at Cambridge.
Port Vale skipper’s brutally honest sell-assessment – “under no illusions that I need to get back to my best”
Port Vale skipper Tom Conlon’s commitment to the cause has never been in doubt and he told the media at the weekend that his form has not been good enough and needs to improve.
Port Vale 2-2 Forest Green Rovers reaction – the fans “were outstanding”
Managers Darrell Clarke and Ian Burchnall plus captain Tom Conlon reflected on a dramatic comeback on Saturday and the home supporters came in for high praise.
Four thoughts after the loss to MK Dons – firepower, fitness and boo boys…
Rob Fielding reflects on a poor away loss for the Valiants and manages to extract some positives from the performance…
All-action Ojo was my stand-out player – five thoughts after Port Vale’s draw with Bolton
Rob Fielding reflects on Port Vale’s goalless draw with Bolton with some praise for Funso Ojo, Tom Conlon and Ben Garrity.
Port Vale captain set to return to full training within weeks
Port Vale have been handed a major boost with the news that captain Tom Conlon is making good progress in his return from Achilles surgery.
Significant double injury blow for Port Vale
The Valiants have received bad news on the fitness of captain Tom Conlon and defender James Gibbons, Andy Crosby has confirmed.
Key Port Vale midfielder may be missing for a month
Port Vale say that the timescale on Tom Conlon’s recovery from an Achilles injury is three to four weeks.
Port Vale injury update – manager says popular defender suffered “hamstring tear”
Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke has given an update on some of his injury-hit players as he revealed that James Gibbons suffered a “hamstring tear” on Saturday.
We will be ready – Tom Conlon’s message ahead of Exeter test
Port Vale captain says that the club’s mounting injury list is no excuse and the side will be looking to bounce back from the defeat to Newport County.
Port Vale 0-1 Walsall – Conlon off as Vale crash at home
Port Vale 0-1 Walsall: captain Tom Conlon was controversially sent-off as poor refereeing and a win for old foes Walsall made it a night to forget in Burslem.