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.
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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.
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 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
Port Vale skipper Tom Conlon has been named the League Two fans’ player of the year by the Professional Footballers Association.
Five of the best: successful Port Vale trialists
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
Port Vale 2-1 Bradford City: In-form Tom Conlon reached double figures as Port Vale made it nine games unbeaten on Saturday afternoon.
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
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
Much criticised Theo Robinson deserves to start: Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after an excellent away performance against Crawley Town on Saturday afternoon.
Crawley 1-3 Port Vale match report
Crawley 1-3 Port Vale: the Valiants made it three straight wins after an excellent away performance at Crawley.
Port Vale skipper makes League Two team of the season so far…
Port Vale captain Tom Conlon has been named in the League Two team of the season so far – as compiled by stats platform Whoscored.com.
Four thoughts after the Port Vale win over Newport County
Conlon and Worrall to the fore: Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after Port Vale finally win a game – at home against Newport County.
Port Vale 2-1 Newport County match report
Port Vale 2-1 Newport County: the Valiants ended their four game goalless streak as Tom Conlon and Devante Rodney goals helped the club pick up a vital three points.
Five thoughts after Port Vale’s loss to Scunthorpe Utd
A seemingly never ending cycle of poor defending… Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after yet another poor Port Vale result as they lose 2-0 to Scunthorpe United.
Four thoughts after Port Vale’s dreadful defeat to Walsall
Defence desperately needs changes – Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after another gloomy Saturday afternoon for the Valiants.
Match report: Walsall 4-3 Port Vale (League Two)
Walsall 4-3 Port Vale: An awful defensive performance at the Banks’s stadium saw Port Vale concede four second-half goals as they lost to Walsall.
Bolton 3-6 Port Vale Match Report
Bolton 3-6 Port Vale: Port Vale ended their poor run in emphatic style with an extraordinary away performance at the University of Bolton stadium.
Five thoughts following Port Vale’s dramatic defeat to Tranmere Rovers
There’s only one place to start with the post-match analysis of the Tranmere Game – Rob Fielding shares his views…
Port Vale 3-4 Tranmere Rovers match report (League Two 14th Nov)
Port Vale 3-4 Tranmere Rovers: Port Vale had victory taken away from them by a resilient Tranmere side and an awful display of refereeing on Saturday.
Early contenders for Port Vale player of the season
We may still only be nine games into the 2020-21 League Two season, however, Vale have made a decent start to the campaign, and a number of players have already caught the eye with a series of impressive displays.
Six thoughts after Port Vale’s win over Oldham Athletic
Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after Port Vale’s encouraging away victory at Boundary Park including thoughts on David Amoo and Mitch Clark.