Transfer and injury updates ahead of Tranmere

News from Darren Moore's press conference as part of our in-depth look at Port Vale

Darren Moore at this afternoon’s press conference. Pic by Pete Stonier

Hello and welcome to our Thursday evening edition of The Valiant for August 15.

We’ve got talking points from today’s pre-match press conference with Darren Moore as we look forward to Saturday’s home game with Tranmere Rovers. There are also transfer and injury updates plus plenty more news, analysis, opinion and nostalgia in a packed edition.

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