Tom Pope on still going strong, a new season and the Vale

An in-depth look at Port Vale on and off the pitch

Port Vale’s post-war record goalscorer Tom Pope. Pic by Pete Stonier

Hello and welcome to our Sunday morning edition of The Valiant for June 9.

We’re talking to Tom Pope about preparing for his latest season, more than two decades after he began the journey. It was great to talk to the club’s record scorer about his motivation, life outside the Football League and also the Vale.

There is also more news, opinion and nostalgia in today’s edition dedicated, as ever, to all things Vale.

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