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Making the tough calls as Port Vale hit bump in the road

Looking at Port Vale issues on and off the pitch as the club go into the EFL Trophy and international break on the back of three defeats

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Mike Baggaley
Oct 09, 2023
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Port Vale boss Andy Crosby shouts instructions during the 2-0 defeat at Portsmouth. Picture by Geoff Caddick. Rex/Shutterstock

Welcome to your Monday evening edition of The Valiant for October 9.

We’re looking at issues on an off the pitch at the Vale – including analysing a tough week with three defeats, and looking forward to tomorrow’s return to action against Newcastle under-21s in the EFL Trophy.

We’ve also got news, opinion, your views and a look at a game against Newcastle from 34 years ago this month.

Thank you for your support and please read on for this evening’s edition….

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