Tom Pope admits the gap is closing and we’re running out of games
Port Vale’s top-scorer admits the side is in trouble and is “running out of games” after their home defeat to Morecambe.
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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.
Port Vale striker says new manager is a breath of fresh air
Port Vale striker Tom Pope says the first-team players have been “given a boost” after the arrival of new manager John Askey.
Port Vale top-scorer is ruled out for up to six weeks
Port Vale coach Lee Nogan has confirmed to the media that striker Tom Pope will be missing for four to six weeks.
“I have to cross them in myself and then head them in”
In an interview riddled with his characteristic dry humour, Port Vale striker Tom Pope says this season has been tough work.
Bad news as Port Vale striker ruled out for several weeks
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin has confirmed that top-scorer Tom Pope has suffered a hamstring injury.
Double injury blow for Port Vale
Port Vale suffered injuries to two influential players during their 3-0 home defeat to Colchester United.
Tom Pope: it had 0-0 written all over it
Port Vale striker Tom Pope says that Vale had few chances in their goalless draw at Macclesfield Town.
Tom Pope agrees new Port Vale contract
Key striker Tom Pope has agreed a new two-year contract, the club has announced.
Port Vale manager says that a new contract for Tom Pope is his top priority
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin has said that agreeing a new contract with key striker Tom Pope is “number one” on his list.
Watch highlights of Port Vale’s draw with Morecambe
You can watch highlights of a dramatic 2-2 draw on Saturday afternoon.
Deadly Tom Pope must be stopped – Mansfield manager
Mansfield manager David Flitcroft has paid tribute to “fantastic” Tom Pope and says his side must thwart the targetman.
Port Vale striker proud after FA Cup performance
Goalscorer Tom Pope says he was “proud” after the team’s exit to League One side Sunderland on Sunday.
Port Vale’s Tom Pope pays tribute to “tank” of a midfielder
Port Vale striker Tom Pope has praised “quality” midfielder Manny Oyeleke and says there’s more to come from the midfielder.
Port Vale coach says Tom Pope has been magnificent on and off the pitch
Port Vale assistant manager Lee Nogan says that striker Tom Pope “epitomises everything you want” in a striker.
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.
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.