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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.

Mansfield Town 1-1 Port Vale: Conlon and Covolan catch eye in battling draw

Mansfield Town 1-1 Port Vale: a superb free-kick from captain Tom Conlon and a fabulous penalty save from goalkeeper Lucas Covolan helped Vale earn a hard working draw on Tuesday evening.

Sutton Utd 4-3 Port Vale: Valiants lose dramatic seven goal thriller

Sutton Utd 4-3 Port Vale: another dramatic finish to a game saw a different result as Vale ended up losing 4-3 to Sutton on Saturday afternoon.

Four thoughts after the Port Vale win over Harrogate Town – the omens are good

Rob Fielding thinks the composed home win over Harrogate Town could be the sign of a club on the up…

Relative abundance – Port Vale players from the same family

In the 2021-22 Port Vale squad both captain Tom Conlon and striker Eden Bailey have relatives who have also played for the club. Here’s a select list of Port Vale players from the same family…

Bolton Wanderers 3-2 Port Vale – Conlon and Amoo score in Trophy loss

Bolton Wanderers v Port Vale: captain Tom Conlon marked his return to the starting XI with a goal and David Amoo also scored his first of the season as Vale lost an entertaining Football League Trophy game.

Port Vale 1-2 Sheff Wed friendly match report

Captain Tom Conlon was on the mark again as fans finally returned to the Vale Park stadium to watch a match.

Precaution – Darrell Clarke plays down duo’s absence

Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke says there’s no need to be concerned about the absence of captain Tom Conlon and midfielder Jake Taylor on Tuesday.

Newcastle Town 2-6 Port Vale, 2021 - Tom Conlon celebrates the first goal

Newcastle Town 2-6 Port Vale match report

Captain Tom Conlon scored twice as the Valiants found the target six times in their friendly game against Newcastle Town.

Port Vale captain named PFA League Two fans’ player of the year

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Port Vale skipper Tom Conlon has been named the League Two fans’ player of the year by the Professional Footballers Association.

Port Vale midfielder Marc Bridge-Wilkinson in training in 2003

Five of the best: successful Port Vale trialists

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There have been plenty of trialists playing for Port Vale in friendlies over the years but many are not taken on. Here we look at five trialists who certainly made the grade for the Valiants…

Major boost for Port Vale after captain extends his contract

Port Vale have been handed a major boost by the news that captain and player of the year Tom Conlon has agreed a contract extension.

Port Vale Football Club: A New Project for Tom Conlon and Nathan Smith

Tom Conlon and Nathan Smith, both 25, have created their own coaching academy. The key to success is careful preparation. Conlon and Smith got it right and worked on their plan for months before the official opening of their coaching academy dedicated to sports training. A look back at the careers of these young players!

Player of the year awards: Tom Conlon wins five trophies

Port Vale have announced their player of the year awards for the 2020-21 season with captain Tom Conlon lifting five trophies.

Port Vale captain and manager in monthly awards shortlist

Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke and captain Tom Conlon have been shortlisted for April’s League Two manager and player of the month awards.

Retained list 2021: which central midfielders should stay?

It’s arguably one of the biggest decisions of recent years as manager Darrell Clarke rebuilds the Port Vale squad in the summer. In this series, we’ll look at the side position-by-position and ask you to vote on who you think should stay and who should be released.

Port Vale 2-1 Bradford City match report

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Port Vale 2-1 Bradford City: In-form Tom Conlon reached double figures as Port Vale made it nine games unbeaten on Saturday afternoon.

Darrell Clarke. Picture by: David Fleming

Five thoughts after Port Vale’s away win over Barrow

Clarke appears to have motivated the entire squad: Rob Fielding shares five thoughts after Port Vale’s away win over Barrow on Tuesday evening.

Can’t speak highly enough of him – Darrell Clarke on matchwinner Tom Conlon

Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke was full of praise for captain Tom Conlon after his double strike earned the Valiants a 2-0 away win at Barrow.

Barrow 0-2 Port Vale match report

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Barrow 0-2 Port Vale: Tom Conlon scored twice, with his first surely the goal of the season, as Vale returned to winning ways with victory at Barrow.

Five thoughts after Port Vale’s excellent away win at Crawley Town

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Much criticised Theo Robinson deserves to start: Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after an excellent away performance against Crawley Town on Saturday afternoon.