Port Vale injury list clearing as key striker is set to face Oldham
Port Vale have delivered some largely welcome injury news after confirming that striker Tom Pope could return against Oldham Athletic.
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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.
Vote result: most Port Vale fans favour this strike pairing for Saturday
Port Vale fans who took part in a vote on OVF say they would prefer a forward partnership of Tom Pope and Ricky Miller.
Big blow for Port Vale as manager reveals six players have suffered injuries
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin says four of his squad are ruled out through injury while two other players have missed training because of knocks.
Tom Pope: luck wasn’t on our side
Striker Tom Pope said the game against Newport was quite enjoyable to play in but results are going against the Valiants this season.
Tom Pope: Port Vale need to create more chances
Port Vale striker says the team need to “create more in the final third” after their 1-0 loss to Tranmere Rovers.
Three great Port Vale players who are part of the team now
A look at three star names in the current Port Vale side…
Good news on Tom Pope injury
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin says Tom Pope is a doubt for the Lincoln City cup game but could return at the weekend.
Port Vale await news on Tom Pope back injury
Port Vale face an anxious wait for an assessment of Tom Pope’s back injury.
Record #1: Tom Pope equals Vale Park goal tally
Tom Pope’s double against Cambridge United has made him the joint record holder of goals scored at Vale Park.
Watch highlights: Port Vale 3-0 Cambridge Utd
You can watch free match highlights of Port Vale’s opening day victory over Cambridge United.
Two minute guide to Port Vale v Cambridge United
Our first two minute guide of the new season features (surprise, surprise) Port Vale’s first opponents.
Tom Pope: Port Vale are stronger this season
Striker Tom Pope says that the Valiants have strengthened their squad this season.
Miller starts and Rawlinson scores but Vale lose to Shrews
Ricky Miller made the first appearance of his Vale career and Connell Rawlinson scored his first goal but Vale still succumbed to a 4-2 home defeat to Shrewsbury Town.
David Worrall hits double as Port Vale beat Halifax in friendly
A quickfire double from David Worrall saw Port Vale come from behind to beat Halifax 3-2 in a friendly game.
OVF Pictures: Port Vale win promotion in 2013
A selection of images from Port Vale’s memorable 2012-13 promotion season.
What happens when Pope stops performing miracles?
Occasional columnist James Russell mulls over the need for Vale to supplement veteran Tom Pope’s goals…
Tom Pope is FIRST player to win POTY on three occasions
Striker Tom Pope was crowned player of the year for 2018 and in the process has become the first player to win the award on three separate occasions.
Match report: Mansfield 1-1 Port Vale
Tom Pope netted his nineteenth of the season as Vale helped secure League Two safety with a draw at Mansfield.