| Port Vale 17:31 - Apr 16 with 3680 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
Assuming a red card is a 3-match ban, I make it 4 players they will have suspended for Tuesday. Let's hope their replacements don't play the game of their lives.
Funsi Ojo straight red 3 matches ago v Accrington (i.e. served 2 of his ban)
Dennis Politic came on as a sub v Oxford and received a straight red (i.e. served 1 match)
Tom Conlon straight red last match v Lincoln and Sam Robinson came on and got 2 bookings for a red (neither started their bans yet).
Interestingly, they hadn't had a red card up until those. The other point to note is they still got a 0-0 with 10 men v Oxford and only just lost to Lincoln 2-3 with 9 men. |  |
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| Port Vale on 17:37 - Apr 16 with 3353 views | PhilTWTD |
We're yet to have a red card in the league* this season, incidentally.
#topofthefairplayleague
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| Port Vale on 17:40 - Apr 16 with 3279 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| Port Vale on 17:37 - Apr 16 by PhilTWTD |
We're yet to have a red card in the league* this season, incidentally.
#topofthefairplayleague
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Had Edwards in the Mickey Mouse cup but none that involved the league or proper cups. | |
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| Port Vale on 17:49 - Apr 16 with 3221 views | PhilTWTD |
| Port Vale on 17:40 - Apr 16 by Nthsuffolkblue |
Had Edwards in the Mickey Mouse cup but none that involved the league or proper cups. |
Was thinking about the league but that must be the only one this season and probably one of the most ridiculous in the club's history. | | | |
| Port Vale on 17:53 - Apr 16 with 3176 views | ArnieM |
Can I feel some complacency coming on amongst us ?
Port Vale losing x4 players … we’re at home again , on the back of a thumping victory …. Playing Port Vale with nothing to play for. I mean to say, WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG??? |  |
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| Port Vale on 17:58 - Apr 16 with 3130 views | bluejacko |
| Port Vale on 17:53 - Apr 16 by ArnieM |
Can I feel some complacency coming on amongst us ?
Port Vale losing x4 players … we’re at home again , on the back of a thumping victory …. Playing Port Vale with nothing to play for. I mean to say, WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG??? |
Well as long as it’s us getting complacent and not the players!(unlikly) |  | | |
| Port Vale on 18:02 - Apr 16 with 3110 views | PhilTWTD |
| Port Vale on 17:53 - Apr 16 by ArnieM |
Can I feel some complacency coming on amongst us ?
Port Vale losing x4 players … we’re at home again , on the back of a thumping victory …. Playing Port Vale with nothing to play for. I mean to say, WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG??? |
Vale do have something to play for, they're in danger of getting sucked into the relegation battle. | | | |
| Port Vale on 18:06 - Apr 16 with 3053 views | ArnieM |
| Port Vale on 18:02 - Apr 16 by PhilTWTD |
Vale do have something to play for, they're in danger of getting sucked into the relegation battle. |
Thank God good for that then, Phil.
Tbh I’m not sure when it’s safe to think we’ve “ made it”. But I’d hate this to blow up in our faces so close to that finish line , and as someone head has said , hopefully the players won’t be getting carried away with things. We fans have to try and keep a lid on it a bit longer I think. | |
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| Port Vale on 18:13 - Apr 16 with 2983 views | LegendofthePhoenix |
| Port Vale on 18:06 - Apr 16 by ArnieM |
Thank God good for that then, Phil.
Tbh I’m not sure when it’s safe to think we’ve “ made it”. But I’d hate this to blow up in our faces so close to that finish line , and as someone head has said , hopefully the players won’t be getting carried away with things. We fans have to try and keep a lid on it a bit longer I think. |
Honestly, if we cant make 3-4 changes and still convincingly beat Vale, our confidence must be really low.
We have to be at full strength for Peterborough and Barnsley. Surely we can rest some of our top players, and put Leigh, Jackson, Edwards, Ladapo into the starting line up against Vale and still cruise to 3 points. By all means have Broady, Hirst, Davis and Burns on the bench. But we keep saying we have a fantastic squad, and then getting all anxious about using it. These players are great players at this level. We can do this, and then be at full strength for the two crucial games after. |  |
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| Port Vale on 18:28 - Apr 16 with 2899 views | ArnieM |
| Port Vale on 18:13 - Apr 16 by LegendofthePhoenix |
Honestly, if we cant make 3-4 changes and still convincingly beat Vale, our confidence must be really low.
We have to be at full strength for Peterborough and Barnsley. Surely we can rest some of our top players, and put Leigh, Jackson, Edwards, Ladapo into the starting line up against Vale and still cruise to 3 points. By all means have Broady, Hirst, Davis and Burns on the bench. But we keep saying we have a fantastic squad, and then getting all anxious about using it. These players are great players at this level. We can do this, and then be at full strength for the two crucial games after. |
For me, it’s all about maintaining momentum and rhythm in the side. Too many changes , I feel would upset that. And we can’t afford to drop any points. It’s a lot harder bringing in your better players from the bench to get things going if we come out of the blocks slow with a side that has had several changes done to it. I’d much rather we go with our strongest team from the start. Come out if the blocks like we did Sat , get a hold of the game and then if certain players need a leg breather take them off on 50-60mins.
Good job McKenna’s got those decisions to make eh, lol ! | |
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| Port Vale on 18:30 - Apr 16 with 2866 views | ITFC_Forever |
| Port Vale on 18:28 - Apr 16 by ArnieM |
For me, it’s all about maintaining momentum and rhythm in the side. Too many changes , I feel would upset that. And we can’t afford to drop any points. It’s a lot harder bringing in your better players from the bench to get things going if we come out of the blocks slow with a side that has had several changes done to it. I’d much rather we go with our strongest team from the start. Come out if the blocks like we did Sat , get a hold of the game and then if certain players need a leg breather take them off on 50-60mins.
Good job McKenna’s got those decisions to make eh, lol ! |
I’d keep a settled side as far as possible from now on. |  |
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| Port Vale on 18:36 - Apr 16 with 2829 views | DerryfromBury |
| Port Vale on 18:30 - Apr 16 by ITFC_Forever |
I’d keep a settled side as far as possible from now on. |
Keep to a settled side. Get the game in the bag first, them bring on the subs, all 5 if necessary to save bodies for Peterboro, Barnsley. |  | | |
| Port Vale on 18:38 - Apr 16 with 2808 views | LeoMuff |
| Port Vale on 17:53 - Apr 16 by ArnieM |
Can I feel some complacency coming on amongst us ?
Port Vale losing x4 players … we’re at home again , on the back of a thumping victory …. Playing Port Vale with nothing to play for. I mean to say, WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG??? |
They would be overjoyed with a point, would. Imagine they will defend with their lives which we have previously found trick ala Cheltenham, Fleetwood, Lincoln. |  |
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| Port Vale on 18:41 - Apr 16 with 2790 views | franz_tyson |
| Port Vale on 17:53 - Apr 16 by ArnieM |
Can I feel some complacency coming on amongst us ?
Port Vale losing x4 players … we’re at home again , on the back of a thumping victory …. Playing Port Vale with nothing to play for. I mean to say, WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG??? |
I've just read a thread where you were mentioning us outdoing Norwich and participating in the Champions League. So, yes, I can feel some complacency amongst us. | | | |
| Port Vale on 20:15 - Apr 16 with 2496 views | Bluespeed225 |
| Port Vale on 18:02 - Apr 16 by PhilTWTD |
Vale do have something to play for, they're in danger of getting sucked into the relegation battle. |
The voice of reason! Phil, try and keep a lid on this lot! IF, we do a solid job on Tuesday there might be , what is the exact opposite of a board meltdown? Negotiate those 2 away games, I'll join in! | | | |
| Port Vale on 20:39 - Apr 16 with 2400 views | norfsufblue |
| Port Vale on 17:53 - Apr 16 by ArnieM |
Can I feel some complacency coming on amongst us ?
Port Vale losing x4 players … we’re at home again , on the back of a thumping victory …. Playing Port Vale with nothing to play for. I mean to say, WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG??? |
13/1 available on betfair if you need an insurance policy. |  | | |
| Port Vale on 21:06 - Apr 16 with 2265 views | ITFC1977 |
But Lincoln only had 10 men from the 20 odd minute mark when their goalie was sent off and port vales last player was sent off in the 80th minute so not quite as impressive as you made it sound. | | | |
| Port Vale on 22:21 - Apr 16 with 2013 views | Stewart27 |
| Port Vale on 18:13 - Apr 16 by LegendofthePhoenix |
Honestly, if we cant make 3-4 changes and still convincingly beat Vale, our confidence must be really low.
We have to be at full strength for Peterborough and Barnsley. Surely we can rest some of our top players, and put Leigh, Jackson, Edwards, Ladapo into the starting line up against Vale and still cruise to 3 points. By all means have Broady, Hirst, Davis and Burns on the bench. But we keep saying we have a fantastic squad, and then getting all anxious about using it. These players are great players at this level. We can do this, and then be at full strength for the two crucial games after. |
Absolutely not.
We have 5 cup finals left.
Full strength every game. Keep momentum going. | | | |
| Port Vale on 22:26 - Apr 16 with 1978 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| Port Vale on 17:53 - Apr 16 by ArnieM |
Can I feel some complacency coming on amongst us ?
Port Vale losing x4 players … we’re at home again , on the back of a thumping victory …. Playing Port Vale with nothing to play for. I mean to say, WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG??? |
I certainly wasn't suggesting complacency. I pointed out the potential for those coming in to play the game of their lives and the fact they still appeared difficult to beat even with 10 and 9 men in their last two fixtures.
I am quite sure McKenna will do all he can to ensure we guard against complacency. This team has looked anything but complacent for the last month and for as long as we are needing points to get top two have nothing to be complacent about. There are no easy opponents in this league. | |
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| Port Vale on 22:37 - Apr 16 with 1911 views | pointofblue |
| Port Vale on 22:26 - Apr 16 by Nthsuffolkblue |
I certainly wasn't suggesting complacency. I pointed out the potential for those coming in to play the game of their lives and the fact they still appeared difficult to beat even with 10 and 9 men in their last two fixtures.
I am quite sure McKenna will do all he can to ensure we guard against complacency. This team has looked anything but complacent for the last month and for as long as we are needing points to get top two have nothing to be complacent about. There are no easy opponents in this league. |
They fight hard, though Lincoln were down to ten themselves yesterday.
Every game is a potential banana skin at this stage of the season. | |
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| Port Vale on 23:09 - Apr 16 with 1781 views | Matt_Netherlands |
| Port Vale on 17:37 - Apr 16 by PhilTWTD |
We're yet to have a red card in the league* this season, incidentally.
#topofthefairplayleague
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Does winning that league still earn you a place in Europe….. |  | | |
| Port Vale on 23:14 - Apr 16 with 1749 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| Port Vale on 23:09 - Apr 16 by Matt_Netherlands |
Does winning that league still earn you a place in Europe….. |
Tasty. We are top scorers across all the divisions too (that was part of the metric which qualified us when we did, I am sure). | |
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| Port Vale on 07:11 - Apr 17 with 1377 views | Wickets |
| Port Vale on 18:06 - Apr 16 by ArnieM |
Thank God good for that then, Phil.
Tbh I’m not sure when it’s safe to think we’ve “ made it”. But I’d hate this to blow up in our faces so close to that finish line , and as someone head has said , hopefully the players won’t be getting carried away with things. We fans have to try and keep a lid on it a bit longer I think. |
Yes i am worried as well , mind you i am a bit of a nightmare as earlier in the season i was quite confident we would win the league and said just that on here ! Then went to gonna get beat in the play offs !! Now still worried but think its gonna be ok ? |  | | |
| Port Vale on 07:23 - Apr 17 with 1333 views | textbackup |
| Port Vale on 18:13 - Apr 16 by LegendofthePhoenix |
Honestly, if we cant make 3-4 changes and still convincingly beat Vale, our confidence must be really low.
We have to be at full strength for Peterborough and Barnsley. Surely we can rest some of our top players, and put Leigh, Jackson, Edwards, Ladapo into the starting line up against Vale and still cruise to 3 points. By all means have Broady, Hirst, Davis and Burns on the bench. But we keep saying we have a fantastic squad, and then getting all anxious about using it. These players are great players at this level. We can do this, and then be at full strength for the two crucial games after. |
I want to see the game won before any changes if I’m honest.
With 5 subs allowed I don’t see the point in wholsesale changes pre match |  |
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| Port Vale on 08:00 - Apr 17 with 1197 views | tractorboy1978 |
| Port Vale on 18:13 - Apr 16 by LegendofthePhoenix |
Honestly, if we cant make 3-4 changes and still convincingly beat Vale, our confidence must be really low.
We have to be at full strength for Peterborough and Barnsley. Surely we can rest some of our top players, and put Leigh, Jackson, Edwards, Ladapo into the starting line up against Vale and still cruise to 3 points. By all means have Broady, Hirst, Davis and Burns on the bench. But we keep saying we have a fantastic squad, and then getting all anxious about using it. These players are great players at this level. We can do this, and then be at full strength for the two crucial games after. |
That would be stupid at this stage of the season. There are 5 games left- best team starts, get the game won and then make changes. If you are a Port Vale player you get a huge psychological lift seeing a team sheet an hour before kick off with no Davis, Burns, Broadhead on it. [Post edited 17 Apr 2023 8:01]
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| Port Vale on 08:25 - Apr 17 with 1107 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Port Vale on 23:14 - Apr 16 by Nthsuffolkblue |
Tasty. We are top scorers across all the divisions too (that was part of the metric which qualified us when we did, I am sure). |
It's financial contributions towards other fair play things or respect campaigns. Something like that. No qualification for Europe anymore. Stopped around 2013ish. |  |
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