Rating the squad, the retained list and looking ahead

A look at Port Vale on and off the pitch as they prepare for 2024/25 after relegation

Ben Garrity and Ethan Chislett warm up before the Cambridge game. Pic by Tom Green

Hello and welcome to our Monday evening edition of The Valiant for April 29.

We’re taking a look at the squad, how they rated in 2023/24, and how that all bodes for next season. There’s also a look at today’s retained list, news of former Valiants, your views and plenty more analysis, opinion and nostalgia.

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