Port Vale goalkeeping coach Mark Grew couldn’t say enough about loan signing Ryan Inniss – and how pleased he is at seeing a fully fit squad.
Nineteen-year-old Inniss joined two weeks ago on a month’s loan from Premier League side Crystal Palace.
Tom Pope’s eighth goal of the season was enough to see Port Vale to a hard-fought win away at Walsall.
Pope rose above defender Andy Taylor from a corner and headed the only goal of the game after 28 minutes.
Port Vale striker Tom Pope admits it has been a struggle up front on his own as he continues his comeback from a knee ligament injury.
Port Vale boss Rob Page says a win at Walsall could help his side bounce back from recent defeats and build a push for the play-offs.
The Valiants are without a win in four matches and travel to face a Walsall side who only grabbed their first home win of 2015 on Tuesday (February 10).
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is relishing the home game against Premier League champions Manchester City.
But the Potters boss will be without a growing list of injury victims for the clash at the Britannia Stadium.
Port Vale boss Robert Page said he is unhappy about the form his side is in ahead of the Valiants’ clash against Bradford City.
Rob Page’s two young loanees Tommy O’Sullivan and Greg Luer have told of their excitement at the chance to play regular League One football for Port Vale.