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Nathan Smith released and retained list news

A look at Port Vale on and off the pitch

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Mike Baggaley
May 12, 2025
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Nathan Smith is leaving Vale after 428 appearances. Pic by Shutterstock

Hello and welcome to our Monday evening edition of The Valiant for May 12. We’re reflecting an a busy evening at Vale Park as Nathan Smith’s exit was announced and the retained list issued.

There is also lots more news, analysis, opinion and nostalgia - in fact all things Vale.

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