Vale planning for stars of the future

A look at Port Vale on and off the pitch, including an in-depth interview with academy director Will Ryder

Ben Lomax, Liam Brazier and Logan Cousins join Andy Crosby in applauding the Vale fans at Wrexham. Picture by Tom Green

Hello and welcome to The Valiant for the evening of Monday, January 8.

Tonight’s edition includes a feature with academy director Will Ryder, looking at the players who have broken into the first team this season, player sales, plans for the youth set up and more.

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