Outstanding servant – Darrell Clarke denies rift with former striker Tom Pope
Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke has denied he fell out with former striker Tom Pope last season.
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About Tom Pope
The tall forward is a Port Vale striking legend after breaking the goalscoring record for goals scored at Vale Park. A lifelong Vale fan, he initially joined the club on loan before the move was made permanent.
The striker rose to prominence with thirty three goals during the side’s 2012-13 promotion season. He moved to Bury in 2015 but returned for a second spell with Port Vale in 2017.
The forward has now won the club’s player of the year award on three separate occasions.
Not much honesty or loyalty – Tom Pope on Port Vale exit and Congleton switch
Former Port Vale striker Tom Pope has broken his recent silence on being released by the club describing his final two years as having “not much honesty or loyalty anymore.”
Port Vale striker Tom Pope moves to non-league side
Port Vale post-war scoring record holder Tom Pope has agreed to move to non-league side Congleton Town.
Cult hero 72: Tom Pope
Tom Pope may not rival the likes of Martin Foyle, Wilf Kirkham, Tony Naylor or Darren Beckford, all of whom played at a higher level, as the club’s greatest striker – but his contributions during a troubling period for the club make him a worthy cult hero.
Port Vale’s fifteen released players – who has gone where…
An update on the fifteen players to leave Vale Park as eight of them find new clubs during the summer.
Port Vale Supporters Club: John Rudge statue plans, Lorne St stand appeal restarted and Tom Pope testimonial
The Port Vale Supporters Club have made a series of announcements about initiatives for the football club including plans for a statue for club legend John Rudge.
Five of the best: Tom Pope performances for Port Vale
After the post-war record goalscorer was released by the club, we pay tribute to a memorable Port Vale career by looking at our five favourite Pope performances.
Manager praises departing Pope, club says fans will have chance to pay tribute
Post-war record goalscorer Tom Pope is one of fifteen players to be released by Port Vale and following his departure manager Darrell Clarke and the club have paid tribute.
2021 Retained List – fans say release twelve including veterans Tom Pope and Luke Joyce
After our series of articles asking you to vote on the 2021 retained list and here are the results of those polls.
Retained list 2021: which strikers 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.
Six thoughts after the Port Vale home loss to Bolton
Unfit, a toothless attack and does the manager need to follow his own advice: Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after more Vale Park disappointment for the Valiants.
Third player injured during Port Vale’s loss to Sunderland as Tom Pope reveals he has broken arm
Veteran striker Tom Pope suffered a broken arm and shoulder ligament damage during Port Vale’s Football League Trophy defeat to Sunderland – the third Vale player to be injured in the game.
Port Vale striker Tom Pope linked with League Two rivals
Tom Pope linked with Scunthorpe Utd switch? A report from the independent Scunthorpe United blog Iron Bru says the club are monitoring the situation with Port Vale’s veteran striker.
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.
Five thoughts after Port Vale’s home draw with Forest Green Rovers
Pope to stay in the centre? Rob Fielding shares his thoughts on a disappointing draw with Forest Green…
Six thoughts after Port Vale’s win over Southend United
Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after Port Vale’s comfortable win including iFollow, that man Tom Pope and the second lockdown…
Five thoughts after Port Vale’s win over Cheltenham Town
Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after Port Vale’s encouraging home win against Cheltenham Town including thoughts on Tom Pope and Scott Burgess…
Five thoughts following Port Vale’s defeat to Carlisle
It was a hugely disappointing home defeat for Port Vale Saturday. Here are five post-match thoughts.
Match report: Port Vale 0-1 Carlisle United
Port Vale 0-1 Carlisle United: Tom Pope missed a second-half penalty as the Valiants disappointingly lost at home to Carlisle United.
Port Vale team news: Clark starts, Pope and Robinson upfront
Port Vale manager John Askey has made six changes for the home game against Carlisle Utd on Saturday afternoon
Port Vale’s top goalscorers
Port Vale’s top goalscorers: throughout their 140+ years of existence, the Valiants have been home to some quality goalscorers.
Six thoughts following Port Vale’s loss to Morecambe
It was a disappointing Saturday for the Valiants at Morecambe but here are six thoughts from Rob Fielding after the final whistle.
Tom Pope misses out on place in FA Cup team of the season
Port Vale striker Tom Pope has missed out on a place in the FA Cup team of the season.
FA ban Tom Pope for six games for Rothschilds tweet
FA ban Tom Pope: Port Vale forward has been banned for six games after his third charge for offensive tweets during the 2019-20 season.
Five of the best free scoring Port Vale forward performances
A look back at five matches where a Port Vale player simply couldn’t stop scoring in a match – featuring Andy Jones, Tom Pope and three other players…
Tom Pope eyeing all-time goalscoring record
Port Vale legend Tom Pope will have his eyes set on breaking Wilf Kirkham’s record number of goals for the Valiants over the next couple of years.