2007–08 Port Vale F.C. season
Encyclopedia
The 2007–08 season was Port Vale
's ninety-sixth season of football in the Football League
, and fourth successive season in League One
. Vale finished second-from-bottom, and were relegated, some twelve points from safety. Manager Martin Foyle
left the club in September, and Lee Sinnott
failed to improve results despite making several loan signings. Vale were also knocked out the of the FA Cup
at the Second Round by Southern Football League
side Chasetown
, a club five divisions below the Vale. Vale also had no luck in either the League Cup
or the League Trophy
, exiting both competitions at the first stage after a penalty shoot-out. Throughout the season the club saw a large turnover of players, as Sinnott attempted to build a squad of players of his own choosing to prepare for a promotion push the following season.
sign former Wolves defender Keith Lowe
, and both Paul Edwards
and Craig Rocastle
from Oldham Athletic
. He also signed Marc Richards
from Barnsley
, as well as Shane Tudor
and Justin Miller
from Leyton Orient
. Calum Willock
also joined on a short-term deal, as did Southampton
loanee David McGoldrick
, and Chester City
's veteran defender Ashley Westwood
. However an audacious attempt to land Liverpool
legend Robbie Fowler
failed.
The season started with just five points in the opening six games, with just one goal scored from open play. A few games into the season Akpo Sodje
was sold to Sheffield Wednesday
for an undisclosed fee. With only two disappointing mid-table finishes to his name, and with Vale lying 23rd in the league, Foyle left the club by mutual consent on 26 September. Caretaker-manager Dean Glover
was disappointed with the players, comparing them to a pub team.
In October, teenage midfielder Will Atkinson
joined on loan from Hull City
. On 5 November, Farsley Celtic
manager Lee Sinnott
was appointed as the new Vale boss. This decision caused Dean Glover to consider his position at the club, though he eventually chose to remain as Sinnott's assistant. Sinnott warned of big changes at the club. Young defender Charlie O'Loughlin
was then loaned out to Nantwich Town
. Arriving at the club were midfielders Mark Salmon (Wolverhampton Wanderers
) and Marc Laird
(Manchester City
) on short loan deals.
In January, goalkeeper Mark Goodlad
was forced to retire due to injury, and young Joe Anyon
faced criticism from the fans for his performances. Adam Eckersley then returned to the club after his release from Manchester United
, as Sinnott's first non-loan signing. Sinnott then signed Dave Mulligan from Scunthorpe United
on a short-term contract. Midfielder David Howland
also arrived on loan from Birmingham City
, and would join the club permanently at the end of the season. Fellow Birmingham player Krystian Pearce
also signed on loan, though would impress enough to win a longer stay with Birmingham. Sinnott then raided another Birmingham club, this time Aston Villa
, to bring Australia
n teenager Chris Herd
on a one month loan, as well as Swedish youngster Tobias Mikaelsson
. He also allowed Rocastle to join Gillingham
on a two week loan. Sinnott also completed the signings of Chasetown pair Chris Slater
and Kyle Perry
, who left their jobs to become full-time professional footballers. In February, O'Loughlin was loaned out to Hinckley United
. After the club lost a 2–0 lead at Victoria Park
to lose 3–2 against Hartlepool United
, club legend Jon McCarthy
questioned the team's mental strength. In April, Craig Rocastle's contract was terminated by mutual consent, and he moved to play for Greek club Thrasyvoulos
. Teenage goalkeeper Chris Martin made his debut on 19 April, as Vale were on the end of a 6–0 defeat by Swindon Town
at The County Ground
. Despite just two defeats in the final ten games of the season, Vale had long been relegated.
They finished in 23rd place with 38 points, above Luton Town
only because the "Hatters" were hit with a ten point deduction. Vale were twelve points behind Crewe Alexandra
, who finished one place above the relegation zone. Luke Rodgers
was the club's top scorer with twelve goals in all competitions. There was a distinct lack of goals in the side, though their goals conceded tally of 81 was the highest in the league.
At the end of the season there was an exodus of players: Robin Hulbert
(Darlington
); Colin Miles
(Woking
); Jason Talbot
(Livingston
); Mark McGregor
(Altrincham
); Joe Cardle
(Airdrie United
); Adam Eckersley (Horsens
);; Dave Mulligan (Wellington Phoenix
); Justin Miller (Chelmsford City
); Charlie O'Loughlin (Nantwich Town); as well as club captain George Pilkington
(Luton Town). Sinnott claimed this cull was necessary to turn the club around. Danny Whitaker
rejected Vale's contract offer, and their revised offer, to move off to Oldham Athletic
. Player of the Year Paul Harsley
also turned down a new deal, and instead signed with Chesterfield
. Marc Richards
discussed a £100,000 move to Cheltenham Town
, though chose to stay in Burslem
.
, Sinnott's first game in charge saw Vale take revenge on Morecambe with a 2–0 win at Vale Park
, to give the "Valiants" what seemed to be an easy Second Round tie with Southern Football League
Chasetown
(an eighth tier team 101 league places below them). Following a 1–1 draw at Vale Park
, Chasetown made a giant-killing with a late goal on their home ground, after Luke Rodgers missed two penalties.
In the League Cup
, Vale exited at the First Round after losing to League Two
side Wrexham 5–3 on penalties, following a 1–1 home draw.
In the League Trophy
, Vale were beaten on penalties by a League Two side for the second time in the season, this time after a 2–2 draw with Morecambe
at Christie Park.
F Leeds deducted 15 points for failure to comply with rules on insolvency.
A Luton and Bournemouth both deducted 10 points a piece for administration entrance.
P = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
's ninety-sixth season of football in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
, and fourth successive season in League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
. Vale finished second-from-bottom, and were relegated, some twelve points from safety. Manager Martin Foyle
Martin Foyle
Martin John Foyle is an English former footballer, turned football manager. In his 20 year playing career he played 533 League games, scoring 155 goals...
left the club in September, and Lee Sinnott
Lee Sinnott
Lee Sinnott is an English former professional footballer turned football manager, who is in charge at Conference North side Altrincham....
failed to improve results despite making several loan signings. Vale were also knocked out the of the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
at the Second Round by Southern Football League
Southern Football League
The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales...
side Chasetown
Chasetown F.C.
Chasetown Football Club is an English football club based in the Chasetown area of Burntwood, Staffordshire. The club currently plays in the Northern Premier League Premier Division and is nicknamed The Scholars, having been formed by affiliates of nearby Chase Terrace High School in the Chase...
, a club five divisions below the Vale. Vale also had no luck in either the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
or the League Trophy
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
, exiting both competitions at the first stage after a penalty shoot-out. Throughout the season the club saw a large turnover of players, as Sinnott attempted to build a squad of players of his own choosing to prepare for a promotion push the following season.
League One
The pre-season saw Martin FoyleMartin Foyle
Martin John Foyle is an English former footballer, turned football manager. In his 20 year playing career he played 533 League games, scoring 155 goals...
sign former Wolves defender Keith Lowe
Keith Lowe (footballer)
Keith Stephen Lowe is an English football defender who plays for Cheltenham Town.A Wolverhampton Wanderers academy graduate, between 2005 and 2008 he was loaned out a total of seven times: Burnley, Queens Park Rangers, Swansea City, Brighton & Hove Albion, Cheltenham Town , and Port Vale...
, and both Paul Edwards
Paul Edwards (footballer born 1980)
Paul Edwards is an English footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Conference National side Fleetwood Town. He has made 254 appearances in the Football League....
and Craig Rocastle
Craig Rocastle
Craig Aaron Rocastle is an English-born Grenadian international footballer.He played for Chelsea, Sheffield Wednesday, Oldham Athletic and Port Vale, also enjoying loan spells with numerous clubs...
from Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
. He also signed Marc Richards
Marc Richards
Marc John Richards is an English professional footballer who plays as striker. He is the captain of League Two side Port Vale....
from Barnsley
Barnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
, as well as Shane Tudor
Shane Tudor
Shane Anthony Tudor is a former English footballer. He played as a midfielder, primarily in the right wing position...
and Justin Miller
Justin Miller (footballer)
Justin James Miller is a South African footballer who operates as a centre back for Chelmsford City.He started his career in England with Ipswich Town in 2000, but moved on to Leyton Orient three years later without playing a competitive game for Ipswich...
from Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
. Calum Willock
Calum Willock
Calum Daniel Willock is an English-born Saint Kittitian and Nevisian international footballer who plays as a forward for Ebbsfleet United in the Conference National....
also joined on a short-term deal, as did Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
loanee David McGoldrick
David McGoldrick
David James McGoldrick is an English football striker, who plays for Championship club Nottingham Forest.A trainee at Notts County, he made his senior debut in 2004, before being signed by Southampton later in the year. He spent five years with the "Saints", also playing on loan for Notts County...
, and Chester City
Chester City F.C.
Chester City Football Club was an English football team from Chester. The club was founded as Chester F.C., and joined the Football League in 1931, spending most of their time in the lower divisions. They changed their name to Chester City in 1983. Chester won their first league title in 2004, the...
's veteran defender Ashley Westwood
Ashley Westwood
Ashley Michael Westwood is an English footballer who plays as a central defender for Northampton Town on non-contract terms....
. However an audacious attempt to land Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
legend Robbie Fowler
Robbie Fowler
Robert Bernard Fowler is an English footballer who is currently player/manager for Thai Premier League club Muangthong United....
failed.
The season started with just five points in the opening six games, with just one goal scored from open play. A few games into the season Akpo Sodje
Akpo Sodje
Idoro Akpoeyere Ujoma "Akpo" Sodje is an English footballer of Nigerian heritage, currently playing for Scottish club Hibernian...
was sold to Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
for an undisclosed fee. With only two disappointing mid-table finishes to his name, and with Vale lying 23rd in the league, Foyle left the club by mutual consent on 26 September. Caretaker-manager Dean Glover
Dean Glover
Dean Victor Glover is an English former footballer and football manager. A cultured and stylish defender, he had the ball control skills of a midfielder. He played 457 league games in a seventeen year career in the Football League.He started his career at Aston Villa in 1980, before he moved on to...
was disappointed with the players, comparing them to a pub team.
In October, teenage midfielder Will Atkinson
Will Atkinson
William Henry "Will" Atkinson is an English football midfielder who plays for League Two club Plymouth Argyle on loan from Hull City....
joined on loan from Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
. On 5 November, Farsley Celtic
Farsley Celtic A.F.C.
Farsley Celtic Association Football Club was an English football club based in Farsley, in the City of Leeds. The club was known by the nicknames of the Villagers and the Celts; their colours were blue and white. Founded in 1908, the club spent their entire existence in non-league football, winning...
manager Lee Sinnott
Lee Sinnott
Lee Sinnott is an English former professional footballer turned football manager, who is in charge at Conference North side Altrincham....
was appointed as the new Vale boss. This decision caused Dean Glover to consider his position at the club, though he eventually chose to remain as Sinnott's assistant. Sinnott warned of big changes at the club. Young defender Charlie O'Loughlin
Charlie O'Loughlin
Charlie O'Loughlin is an English football defender who last played for Solihull Moors in the Conference North in 2011.He played Football League games for Port Vale in the 2007–08 season. Following a loan spell with Hinckley United, he joined non-league Nantwich Town...
was then loaned out to Nantwich Town
Nantwich Town F.C.
Nantwich Town Football Club is a semi-professional football club based in Nantwich, Cheshire, England. The club was founded in 1884 and is nicknamed The Dabbers. The club is currently a member of the Northern Premier League Premier Division, with home matches played at the Weaver Stadium.Nantwich...
. Arriving at the club were midfielders Mark Salmon (Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
) and Marc Laird
Marc Laird
Marc Laird is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League One club Leyton Orient....
(Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
) on short loan deals.
In January, goalkeeper Mark Goodlad
Mark Goodlad
Mark Goodlad is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Leaving Nottingham Forest for Port Vale in 2000 , he became the Vale's first choice keeper for a number of seasons until he was forced to retire due to injury in 2008...
was forced to retire due to injury, and young Joe Anyon
Joe Anyon
Joseph "Joe" Anyon is an English football goalkeeper who plays for Conference National club Lincoln City.A youth player at Port Vale, he turned professional at the club in 2004, and was loaned out to non-league sides Stafford Rangers and Harrogate Town to gain experience...
faced criticism from the fans for his performances. Adam Eckersley then returned to the club after his release from Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
, as Sinnott's first non-loan signing. Sinnott then signed Dave Mulligan from Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
on a short-term contract. Midfielder David Howland
David Howland
David Howland is a Northern Irish professional football midfielder who plays for Glentoran in the IFA Premiership. He has represented his country at under-21 level....
also arrived on loan from Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
, and would join the club permanently at the end of the season. Fellow Birmingham player Krystian Pearce
Krystian Pearce
Krystian Mitchell Victor Pearce is an English professional footballer who plays for Notts County as a central defender. He had an earlier spell on loan at Notts County, and also played in the Football League for Port Vale, Scunthorpe United, Peterborough United and Huddersfield Town...
also signed on loan, though would impress enough to win a longer stay with Birmingham. Sinnott then raided another Birmingham club, this time Aston Villa
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
, to bring Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n teenager Chris Herd
Chris Herd
Christopher "Chris" Herd is an Australian football player who plays for Premier League club Aston Villa. He has also represented his country at under-20 level...
on a one month loan, as well as Swedish youngster Tobias Mikaelsson
Tobias Mikaelsson
Tobias Lars Mikaelsson is a Swedish footballer who currently plays for Swedish Superettan side Ljungskile SK.He started his professional career with Aston Villa in England in 2007. After loan spells with Ljungskile SK and Port Vale, he signed with Swedish side FC Trollhättan in 2009...
. He also allowed Rocastle to join Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
on a two week loan. Sinnott also completed the signings of Chasetown pair Chris Slater
Chris Slater
Christopher James "Chris" Slater is an English footballer who plays for Northern Premier League Premier Division side Chasetown....
and Kyle Perry
Kyle Perry
Kyle Blain Perry is an English footballer who plays for Lincoln City as a striker.Failing to make the first team at Walsall, he dropped into non-league circles before impressing when non-league Chasetown knocked Port Vale out of the FA Cup. Failing to score for the Vale, he dropped down into the...
, who left their jobs to become full-time professional footballers. In February, O'Loughlin was loaned out to Hinckley United
Hinckley United F.C.
Hinckley United Football Club are an English football club, from Hinckley, Leicestershire currently playing in the Conference North. Formed only in 1997, the club has risen from the Southern League Midland/West Division to the Conference North in those 14 years...
. After the club lost a 2–0 lead at Victoria Park
Victoria Park, Hartlepool
Victoria Park is a 7,856 capacity football ground in Hartlepool, County Durham, England and it is the home of Hartlepool United.The four sides of the ground are known as the Town End Terrace , the Niramax Stand , the Cyril Knowles Stand and the Rink End Victoria Park is a 7,856 capacity football...
to lose 3–2 against Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
, club legend Jon McCarthy
Jon McCarthy
Jonathan David "Jon" McCarthy is a former footballer who played over 500 games in his career, many of which were in the Football League....
questioned the team's mental strength. In April, Craig Rocastle's contract was terminated by mutual consent, and he moved to play for Greek club Thrasyvoulos
Thrasyvoulos F.C.
Thrasyvoulos Filis is a football club, based in Fyli, Attica, currently in the Greek Second Division. It was founded in 1938 and named after Thrasybulus, an ancient General who used Fyli as his base to liberate Athens from Sparta. They gained promotion to the Greek Super League for 2008–09...
. Teenage goalkeeper Chris Martin made his debut on 19 April, as Vale were on the end of a 6–0 defeat by Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
at The County Ground
County Ground, Swindon
The County Ground is a stadium located near the town centre of Swindon, England. It is home to Swindon Town Football Club and has been for over a century.The current capacity is 15,728, all-seated...
. Despite just two defeats in the final ten games of the season, Vale had long been relegated.
They finished in 23rd place with 38 points, above Luton Town
Luton Town F.C.
Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
only because the "Hatters" were hit with a ten point deduction. Vale were twelve points behind Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
, who finished one place above the relegation zone. Luke Rodgers
Luke Rodgers
Luke John Rodgers is an English professional football striker who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.He played in England's Football League, starting at Shrewsbury Town in 1999...
was the club's top scorer with twelve goals in all competitions. There was a distinct lack of goals in the side, though their goals conceded tally of 81 was the highest in the league.
At the end of the season there was an exodus of players: Robin Hulbert
Robin Hulbert
Robin James Hulbert is an English football midfielder who plays for Conference National club Barrow.Signing professional forms with Swindon Town in 1996, he spent four years with the club, also spending a brief time on loan at Newcastle United in 1998. Joining Bristol City in 2000, he moved on to...
(Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
); Colin Miles
Colin Miles
Colin Ian Miles is an English former football defender.He began his career with Watford between 1996 and 2000, though would play little role in the club's rise from the Second Division to the Premier League...
(Woking
Woking F.C.
Woking Football Club is a football club from in Woking, Surrey, England, formed in 1889. They are playing in the Conference South in the 2011–12 season. For the 2011/2012 season, Woking are sharing their ground with Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.-Promotion to the...
); Jason Talbot
Jason Talbot
Jason Christopher Talbot is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Livingston in the Scottish Football League....
(Livingston
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
); Mark McGregor
Mark McGregor
Mark Dale Thomas McGregor is an English football defender, who is now player-manager at Welsh Premier League club Gap Connah's Quay...
(Altrincham
Altrincham F.C.
Altrincham Football Club is an English association football club from Altrincham, Greater Manchester. They currently play in the Conference North, having been relegated from the Conference National at the end of the 2010–11 season.-History:...
); Joe Cardle
Joe Cardle
Joseph "Joe" Cardle is an English footballer who plays for Scottish Premier League side Dunfermline Athletic. Cardle tends to be played as a winger, and can play on either side....
(Airdrie United
Airdrie United F.C.
Airdrie United Football Club are a Scottish professional football team based in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. They are currently managed by ex-Airdrieonians player and former Airdrie United Under 19s coach Jimmy Boyle. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the...
); Adam Eckersley (Horsens
AC Horsens
AC Horsens is a professional Danish football team, playing in the Danish Superliga championship. They play on Forum Horsens Stadion in Horsens. The club was founded in 1994, as a superstructure on Horsens fS and the merger of Dagnæs IF and B 1940; FC Horsens.-History:When the new team started in...
);; Dave Mulligan (Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix FC
Wellington Phoenix Football Club is a professional association football club based in Wellington, New Zealand. The club competes in the Football Federation of Australia A-League. Ricki Herbert has been the coach since the club's inception to the A-League in July 2007. The current club captain is...
); Justin Miller (Chelmsford City
Chelmsford City F.C.
Chelmsford City F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Chelmsford, Essex. The club are currently members of the Conference South and play at the Melbourne Stadium.-Chelmsford:...
); Charlie O'Loughlin (Nantwich Town); as well as club captain George Pilkington
George Pilkington
George Edward Pilkington is an English footballer who captains Conference National club Luton Town, playing as a defender....
(Luton Town). Sinnott claimed this cull was necessary to turn the club around. Danny Whitaker
Danny Whitaker
Daniel Phillip "Danny" Whitaker is an English football midfielder who plays for League One side .A former Manchester United Academy player, he turned professional with in 2001. He spent five years with the club, and made over 200 appearances in all competitions, before he switched to in June 2006...
rejected Vale's contract offer, and their revised offer, to move off to Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
. Player of the Year Paul Harsley
Paul Harsley
Paul Harsley is an English footballer who plays for North Ferriby United as a midfielder. He has spent his 14 year career playing for clubs in the bottom two tiers of the Football League....
also turned down a new deal, and instead signed with Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
. Marc Richards
Marc Richards
Marc John Richards is an English professional footballer who plays as striker. He is the captain of League Two side Port Vale....
discussed a £100,000 move to Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
, though chose to stay in Burslem
Burslem
The town of Burslem, known as the Mother Town, is one of the six towns that amalgamated to form the current city of Stoke-on-Trent, in the ceremonial county of Staffordshire, in the Midlands of England.-Topography:...
.
Cup competitions
In the FA CupFA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
, Sinnott's first game in charge saw Vale take revenge on Morecambe with a 2–0 win at Vale Park
Vale Park
Vale Park is a football stadium in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is the home ground of Port Vale F.C., who have played at the ground since 1950....
, to give the "Valiants" what seemed to be an easy Second Round tie with Southern Football League
Southern Football League
The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales...
Chasetown
Chasetown F.C.
Chasetown Football Club is an English football club based in the Chasetown area of Burntwood, Staffordshire. The club currently plays in the Northern Premier League Premier Division and is nicknamed The Scholars, having been formed by affiliates of nearby Chase Terrace High School in the Chase...
(an eighth tier team 101 league places below them). Following a 1–1 draw at Vale Park
Vale Park
Vale Park is a football stadium in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is the home ground of Port Vale F.C., who have played at the ground since 1950....
, Chasetown made a giant-killing with a late goal on their home ground, after Luke Rodgers missed two penalties.
In the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
, Vale exited at the First Round after losing to League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Wrexham 5–3 on penalties, following a 1–1 home draw.
In the League Trophy
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
, Vale were beaten on penalties by a League Two side for the second time in the season, this time after a 2–2 draw with Morecambe
Morecambe F.C.
Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park...
at Christie Park.
Final league table
| P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | Swansea City Swansea City A.F.C. Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position... |
46 | 27 | 11 | 8 | 82 | 42 | 92 | |
| P | 2 | Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest F.C. Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship... |
46 | 22 | 16 | 8 | 64 | 32 | 82 | |
| P | 3 | Doncaster Rovers Doncaster Rovers F.C. Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in... |
46 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 65 | 41 | 80 | |
| 4 | Carlisle United Carlisle United F.C. Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system.... |
46 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 64 | 46 | 80 | ||
| 5 | Leeds United Leeds United A.F.C. Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system... |
46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 72 | 38 | 76 F | ||
| 6 | Southend United Southend United F.C. Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had... |
46 | 22 | 10 | 14 | 70 | 55 | 76 | ||
| 7 | Brighton and Hove Albion Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system.... |
46 | 19 | 12 | 15 | 58 | 50 | 69 | ||
| 8 | Oldham Athletic Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league... |
46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 58 | 45 | 67 | ||
| 9 | Northampton Town Northampton Town F.C. Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season... |
46 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 60 | 55 | 66 | ||
| 10 | Huddersfield Town Huddersfield Town F.C. Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One... |
46 | 20 | 6 | 20 | 50 | 62 | |||
| 66 | ||||||||||
| 11 | Tranmere Rovers Tranmere Rovers F.C. Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system... |
46 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 52 | 47 | 65 | ||
| 12 | Walsall Walsall F.C. Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second... |
46 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 52 | 46 | 64 | ||
| 13 | Swindon Town Swindon Town F.C. Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011... |
46 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 63 | 56 | 61 | ||
| 14 | Leyton Orient Leyton Orient F.C. Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63... |
46 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 49 | 63 | |||
| 60 | ||||||||||
| 15 | Hartlepool United Hartlepool United F.C. Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season... |
46 | 15 | 9 | 22 | 62 | 65 | |||
| 54 | ||||||||||
| 16 | Bristol Rovers Bristol Rovers F.C. Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city.... |
46 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 45 | 53 | |||
| 53 | ||||||||||
| 17 | Millwall Millwall F.C. Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the... |
46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 45 | 61 | |||
| 52 | ||||||||||
| 18 | Yeovil Town Yeovil Town F.C. Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05... |
46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 38 | 59 | |||
| 52 | ||||||||||
| 19 | Cheltenham Town Cheltenham Town F.C. Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more... |
46 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 42 | 64 | |||
| 51 | ||||||||||
| 20 | Crewe Alexandra Crewe Alexandra F.C. Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club... |
46 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 47 | 65 | |||
| 50 | ||||||||||
| R | 21 | Bournemouth A.F.C. Bournemouth A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899.... |
46 | 17 | 7 | 22 | 62 | 72 | ||
| 48 A | ||||||||||
| R | 22 | Gillingham Gillingham F.C. Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium... |
46 | 11 | 13 | 22 | 44 | 73 | ||
| 46 | ||||||||||
| R | 23 | Port Vale Port Vale F.C. Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as... |
46 | 9 | 11 | 26 | 47 | 81 | -34 | 38 |
| R | 24 | Luton Town Luton Town F.C. Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was... |
46 | 11 | 10 | 25 | 43 | 63 | ||
| 33 A |
F Leeds deducted 15 points for failure to comply with rules on insolvency.
A Luton and Bournemouth both deducted 10 points a piece for administration entrance.
P = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
Legend
| Win | Draw | Loss |
Football League One
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 August 2007 | Bristol Rovers Bristol Rovers F.C. Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city.... |
H | 1–1 | 6,808 | Rodgers Luke Rodgers Luke John Rodgers is an English professional football striker who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.He played in England's Football League, starting at Shrewsbury Town in 1999... (pen) |
| 18 August 2007 | Yeovil Town Yeovil Town F.C. Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05... |
A | 0–1 | 5,071 | |
| 25 August 2007 | Hartlepool United Hartlepool United F.C. Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season... |
H | 0–2 | 3,978 | |
| 1 September 2007 | Bournemouth A.F.C. Bournemouth A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899.... |
A | 1–0 | 5,444 | Rodgers Luke Rodgers Luke John Rodgers is an English professional football striker who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.He played in England's Football League, starting at Shrewsbury Town in 1999... |
| 8 September 2007 | Walsall Walsall F.C. Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second... |
A | 0–0 | 4,967 | |
| 15 September 2007 | Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest F.C. Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship... |
H | 0–2 | 6,521 | |
| 22 September 2007 | Luton Town Luton Town F.C. Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was... |
A | 1–2 | 6,084 | Rodgers Luke Rodgers Luke John Rodgers is an English professional football striker who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.He played in England's Football League, starting at Shrewsbury Town in 1999... |
| 29 September 2007 | Southend United Southend United F.C. Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had... |
H | 1–2 | 3,969 | Rodgers Luke Rodgers Luke John Rodgers is an English professional football striker who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.He played in England's Football League, starting at Shrewsbury Town in 1999... (pen) |
| 2 October 2007 | Cheltenham Town Cheltenham Town F.C. Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more... |
H | 3–0 | 3,102 | McGoldrick David McGoldrick David James McGoldrick is an English football striker, who plays for Championship club Nottingham Forest.A trainee at Notts County, he made his senior debut in 2004, before being signed by Southampton later in the year. He spent five years with the "Saints", also playing on loan for Notts County... , Edwards Paul Edwards (footballer born 1980) Paul Edwards is an English footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Conference National side Fleetwood Town. He has made 254 appearances in the Football League.... , Rocastle Craig Rocastle Craig Aaron Rocastle is an English-born Grenadian international footballer.He played for Chelsea, Sheffield Wednesday, Oldham Athletic and Port Vale, also enjoying loan spells with numerous clubs... |
| 6 October 2007 | Northampton Town Northampton Town F.C. Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season... |
A | 1–2 | 4,755 | McGoldrick David McGoldrick David James McGoldrick is an English football striker, who plays for Championship club Nottingham Forest.A trainee at Notts County, he made his senior debut in 2004, before being signed by Southampton later in the year. He spent five years with the "Saints", also playing on loan for Notts County... |
| 13 October 2007 | Brighton and Hove Albion Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system.... |
H | 0–1 | 3,490 | |
| 20 October 2007 | Leyton Orient Leyton Orient F.C. Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63... |
A | 1–3 | 4,555 | Rodgers Luke Rodgers Luke John Rodgers is an English professional football striker who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.He played in England's Football League, starting at Shrewsbury Town in 1999... |
| 27 October 2007 | Swindon Town Swindon Town F.C. Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011... |
H | 2–1 | 4,013 | Rodgers Luke Rodgers Luke John Rodgers is an English professional football striker who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.He played in England's Football League, starting at Shrewsbury Town in 1999... (pen), Whitaker Danny Whitaker Daniel Phillip "Danny" Whitaker is an English football midfielder who plays for League One side .A former Manchester United Academy player, he turned professional with in 2001. He spent five years with the club, and made over 200 appearances in all competitions, before he switched to in June 2006... |
| 3 November 2007 | Huddersfield Town Huddersfield Town F.C. Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One... |
A | 1–3 | 8,555 | Rodgers Luke Rodgers Luke John Rodgers is an English professional football striker who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.He played in England's Football League, starting at Shrewsbury Town in 1999... |
| 6 November 2007 | Crewe Alexandra Crewe Alexandra F.C. Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club... |
H | 0–1 | 5,329 | |
| 17 November 2007 | Oldham Athletic Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league... |
A | 1–1 | 5,097 | Willock Calum Willock Calum Daniel Willock is an English-born Saint Kittitian and Nevisian international footballer who plays as a forward for Ebbsfleet United in the Conference National.... |
| 24 November 2007 | Doncaster Rovers Doncaster Rovers F.C. Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in... |
H | 1–3 | 4,581 | Pilkington George Pilkington George Edward Pilkington is an English footballer who captains Conference National club Luton Town, playing as a defender.... |
| 4 December 2007 | Leeds United Leeds United A.F.C. Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system... |
A | 0–3 | 20,301 | |
| 8 December 2007 | Gillingham Gillingham F.C. Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium... |
A | 2–1 | 7,001 | Willock Calum Willock Calum Daniel Willock is an English-born Saint Kittitian and Nevisian international footballer who plays as a forward for Ebbsfleet United in the Conference National.... , Own goal Simon King (footballer) Simon Daniel Roy King is an English footballer who plays for Football League Two club Gillingham as a defender.-Career:King started his career with Oxford United making his debut on, 1 May 2001 against Port Vale in the last competitive match to be played at The Manor Ground... |
| 15 December 2007 | Tranmere Rovers Tranmere Rovers F.C. Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system... |
H | 0–0 | 3,604 | |
| 22 December 2007 | Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest F.C. Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship... |
A | 0–2 | 21,407 | |
| 26 December 2007 | Walsall Walsall F.C. Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second... |
H | 1–1 | 6,029 | Laird Marc Laird Marc Laird is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League One club Leyton Orient.... |
| 29 December 2007 | Luton Town Luton Town F.C. Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was... |
H | 1–2 | 4,224 | Willock Calum Willock Calum Daniel Willock is an English-born Saint Kittitian and Nevisian international footballer who plays as a forward for Ebbsfleet United in the Conference National.... |
| 2 January 2008 | Cheltenham Town Cheltenham Town F.C. Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more... |
A | 0–1 | 3,221 | |
| 5 January 2008 | Carlisle United Carlisle United F.C. Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system.... |
A | 2–3 | 6,313 | Harsley Paul Harsley Paul Harsley is an English footballer who plays for North Ferriby United as a midfielder. He has spent his 14 year career playing for clubs in the bottom two tiers of the Football League.... , Willock Calum Willock Calum Daniel Willock is an English-born Saint Kittitian and Nevisian international footballer who plays as a forward for Ebbsfleet United in the Conference National.... |
| 12 January 2008 | Millwall Millwall F.C. Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the... |
H | 3–1 | 3,724 | Lowe Keith Lowe (footballer) Keith Stephen Lowe is an English football defender who plays for Cheltenham Town.A Wolverhampton Wanderers academy graduate, between 2005 and 2008 he was loaned out a total of seven times: Burnley, Queens Park Rangers, Swansea City, Brighton & Hove Albion, Cheltenham Town , and Port Vale... (2), Whitaker Danny Whitaker Daniel Phillip "Danny" Whitaker is an English football midfielder who plays for League One side .A former Manchester United Academy player, he turned professional with in 2001. He spent five years with the club, and made over 200 appearances in all competitions, before he switched to in June 2006... |
| 19 January 2008 | Swansea City Swansea City A.F.C. Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position... |
A | 0–2 | 12,310 | |
| 26 January 2008 | Bournemouth A.F.C. Bournemouth A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899.... |
H | 1–3 | 4,047 | Pilkington George Pilkington George Edward Pilkington is an English footballer who captains Conference National club Luton Town, playing as a defender.... |
| 29 January 2008 | Yeovil Town Yeovil Town F.C. Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05... |
H | 2–2 | 2,869 | Eckersley, Edwards Paul Edwards (footballer born 1980) Paul Edwards is an English footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Conference National side Fleetwood Town. He has made 254 appearances in the Football League.... |
| 2 February 2008 | Bristol Rovers Bristol Rovers F.C. Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city.... |
A | 2–3 | 6,927 | Harsley Paul Harsley Paul Harsley is an English footballer who plays for North Ferriby United as a midfielder. He has spent his 14 year career playing for clubs in the bottom two tiers of the Football League.... (pen), Lowe Keith Lowe (footballer) Keith Stephen Lowe is an English football defender who plays for Cheltenham Town.A Wolverhampton Wanderers academy graduate, between 2005 and 2008 he was loaned out a total of seven times: Burnley, Queens Park Rangers, Swansea City, Brighton & Hove Albion, Cheltenham Town , and Port Vale... |
| 9 February 2008 | Carlisle United Carlisle United F.C. Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system.... |
H | 1–1 | 4,221 | Harsley Paul Harsley Paul Harsley is an English footballer who plays for North Ferriby United as a midfielder. He has spent his 14 year career playing for clubs in the bottom two tiers of the Football League.... (pen) |
| 12 February 2008 | Hartlepool United Hartlepool United F.C. Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season... |
A | 2–3 | 3,630 | Herd Chris Herd Christopher "Chris" Herd is an Australian football player who plays for Premier League club Aston Villa. He has also represented his country at under-20 level... (2) |
| 16 February 2008 | Swansea City Swansea City A.F.C. Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position... |
H | 0–2 | 4,347 | |
| 23 February 2008 | Millwall Millwall F.C. Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the... |
A | 0–3 | 7,775 | |
| 1 March 2008 | Oldham Athletic Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league... |
H | 0–3 | 3,715 | |
| 8 March 2008 | Doncaster Rovers Doncaster Rovers F.C. Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in... |
A | 1–2 | 8,040 | Whitaker Danny Whitaker Daniel Phillip "Danny" Whitaker is an English football midfielder who plays for League One side .A former Manchester United Academy player, he turned professional with in 2001. He spent five years with the club, and made over 200 appearances in all competitions, before he switched to in June 2006... |
| 11 March 2008 | Crewe Alexandra Crewe Alexandra F.C. Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club... |
A | 2–0 | 5,229 | Harsley Paul Harsley Paul Harsley is an English footballer who plays for North Ferriby United as a midfielder. He has spent his 14 year career playing for clubs in the bottom two tiers of the Football League.... (pen), Rodgers Luke Rodgers Luke John Rodgers is an English professional football striker who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.He played in England's Football League, starting at Shrewsbury Town in 1999... |
| 15 March 2008 | Leeds United Leeds United A.F.C. Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system... |
H | 3–3 | 7,908 | Harsley Paul Harsley Paul Harsley is an English footballer who plays for North Ferriby United as a midfielder. He has spent his 14 year career playing for clubs in the bottom two tiers of the Football League.... (pen), Whitaker Danny Whitaker Daniel Phillip "Danny" Whitaker is an English football midfielder who plays for League One side .A former Manchester United Academy player, he turned professional with in 2001. He spent five years with the club, and made over 200 appearances in all competitions, before he switched to in June 2006... , Rodgers Luke Rodgers Luke John Rodgers is an English professional football striker who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.He played in England's Football League, starting at Shrewsbury Town in 1999... |
| 20 March 2008 | Tranmere Rovers Tranmere Rovers F.C. Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system... |
A | 0–2 | 6,484 | |
| 24 March 2008 | Gillingham Gillingham F.C. Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium... |
H | 2–1 | 3,157 | Richards Marc Richards Marc John Richards is an English professional footballer who plays as striker. He is the captain of League Two side Port Vale.... , Whitaker Danny Whitaker Daniel Phillip "Danny" Whitaker is an English football midfielder who plays for League One side .A former Manchester United Academy player, he turned professional with in 2001. He spent five years with the club, and made over 200 appearances in all competitions, before he switched to in June 2006... |
| 29 March 2008 | Leyton Orient Leyton Orient F.C. Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63... |
H | 3–2 | 3,252 | Richards Marc Richards Marc John Richards is an English professional footballer who plays as striker. He is the captain of League Two side Port Vale.... , Howland David Howland David Howland is a Northern Irish professional football midfielder who plays for Glentoran in the IFA Premiership. He has represented his country at under-21 level.... |
| 5 April 2008 | Brighton and Hove Albion Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system.... |
A | 0–0 | 7,741 | Richards Marc Richards Marc John Richards is an English professional footballer who plays as striker. He is the captain of League Two side Port Vale.... (2), Whitaker Danny Whitaker Daniel Phillip "Danny" Whitaker is an English football midfielder who plays for League One side .A former Manchester United Academy player, he turned professional with in 2001. He spent five years with the club, and made over 200 appearances in all competitions, before he switched to in June 2006... |
| 12 April 2008 | Huddersfield Town Huddersfield Town F.C. Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One... |
H | 0–0 | 4,150 | |
| 19 April 2008 | Swindon Town Swindon Town F.C. Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011... |
A | 0–6 | 7,361 | |
| 26 April 2008 | Northampton Town Northampton Town F.C. Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season... |
H | 2–2 | 4,556 | Richards Marc Richards Marc John Richards is an English professional footballer who plays as striker. He is the captain of League Two side Port Vale.... , Glover Danny Glover (footballer) Daniel "Danny" Glover is an English football striker who plays for Conference North club Nuneaton Town.... |
| 3 May 2008 | Southend United Southend United F.C. Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had... |
A | 1–1 | 9,292 | Mulligan |
FA Cup
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | 10 November 2007 | Morecambe Morecambe F.C. Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park... |
H | 2–0 | 2,730 | Pilkington George Pilkington George Edward Pilkington is an English footballer who captains Conference National club Luton Town, playing as a defender.... , Willock Calum Willock Calum Daniel Willock is an English-born Saint Kittitian and Nevisian international footballer who plays as a forward for Ebbsfleet United in the Conference National.... |
| R2 | 2 December 2007 | Chasetown Chasetown F.C. Chasetown Football Club is an English football club based in the Chasetown area of Burntwood, Staffordshire. The club currently plays in the Northern Premier League Premier Division and is nicknamed The Scholars, having been formed by affiliates of nearby Chase Terrace High School in the Chase... |
H | 1–1 | 5,875 | Rodgers Luke Rodgers Luke John Rodgers is an English professional football striker who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.He played in England's Football League, starting at Shrewsbury Town in 1999... |
| R2 Replay | 12 December 2007 | Chasetown Chasetown F.C. Chasetown Football Club is an English football club based in the Chasetown area of Burntwood, Staffordshire. The club currently plays in the Northern Premier League Premier Division and is nicknamed The Scholars, having been formed by affiliates of nearby Chase Terrace High School in the Chase... |
A | 0–1 | 1,986 |
League Cup
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | 14 August 2007 | Wrexham | H | (3)1–1(5) | 2,916 | Rodgers Luke Rodgers Luke John Rodgers is an English professional football striker who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.He played in England's Football League, starting at Shrewsbury Town in 1999... (pen) |
League Trophy
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | 9 October 2007 | Morecambe Morecambe F.C. Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park... |
A | (2)2–2(4) | 1,644 | Miller Justin Miller (footballer) Justin James Miller is a South African footballer who operates as a centre back for Chelmsford City.He started his career in England with Ipswich Town in 2000, but moved on to Leyton Orient three years later without playing a competitive game for Ipswich... , Rodgers Luke Rodgers Luke John Rodgers is an English professional football striker who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.He played in England's Football League, starting at Shrewsbury Town in 1999... |
Appearances
| Pos. | # | Name | Football League | FA Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| GK | 1 |  Mark GoodladMark Goodlad Mark Goodlad is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Leaving Nottingham Forest for Port Vale in 2000 , he became the Vale's first choice keeper for a number of seasons until he was forced to retire due to injury in 2008... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DF | 2 | George Pilkington George Pilkington George Edward Pilkington is an English footballer who captains Conference National club Luton Town, playing as a defender.... |
45 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50 | 3 |
| DF | 3 | Jason Talbot Jason Talbot Jason Christopher Talbot is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Livingston in the Scottish Football League.... |
24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| MF | 4 | Robin Hulbert Robin Hulbert Robin James Hulbert is an English football midfielder who plays for Conference National club Barrow.Signing professional forms with Swindon Town in 1996, he spent four years with the club, also spending a brief time on loan at Newcastle United in 1998. Joining Bristol City in 2000, he moved on to... |
22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DF | 5 | Keith Lowe Keith Lowe (footballer) Keith Stephen Lowe is an English football defender who plays for Cheltenham Town.A Wolverhampton Wanderers academy graduate, between 2005 and 2008 he was loaned out a total of seven times: Burnley, Queens Park Rangers, Swansea City, Brighton & Hove Albion, Cheltenham Town , and Port Vale... |
28 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 3 |
| DF | 6 | Richard Walker |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MF | 7 | Shane Tudor Shane Tudor Shane Anthony Tudor is a former English footballer. He played as a midfielder, primarily in the right wing position... |
14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| MF | 8 | Paul Harsley Paul Harsley Paul Harsley is an English footballer who plays for North Ferriby United as a midfielder. He has spent his 14 year career playing for clubs in the bottom two tiers of the Football League.... |
41 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 5 |
| FW | 9 | Marc Richards Marc Richards Marc John Richards is an English professional footballer who plays as striker. He is the captain of League Two side Port Vale.... |
29 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 5 |
| FW | 10 | Luke Rodgers Luke Rodgers Luke John Rodgers is an English professional football striker who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.He played in England's Football League, starting at Shrewsbury Town in 1999... |
36 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 12 |
| MF | 11 | Paul Edwards Paul Edwards (footballer born 1980) Paul Edwards is an English footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Conference National side Fleetwood Town. He has made 254 appearances in the Football League.... |
25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 2 |
| GK | 12 | Joe Anyon Joe Anyon Joseph "Joe" Anyon is an English football goalkeeper who plays for Conference National club Lincoln City.A youth player at Port Vale, he turned professional at the club in 2004, and was loaned out to non-league sides Stafford Rangers and Harrogate Town to gain experience... |
44 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| MF | 13 | Simon Richman Simon Richman Simon Andrew Richman is an English football midfielder, currently signed to Conference North club Altrincham.... |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| MF | 14 | Danny Whitaker Danny Whitaker Daniel Phillip "Danny" Whitaker is an English football midfielder who plays for League One side .A former Manchester United Academy player, he turned professional with in 2001. He spent five years with the club, and made over 200 appearances in all competitions, before he switched to in June 2006... |
41 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 7 |
| FW | 15 |  Justin MillerJustin Miller (footballer) Justin James Miller is a South African footballer who operates as a centre back for Chelmsford City.He started his career in England with Ipswich Town in 2000, but moved on to Leyton Orient three years later without playing a competitive game for Ipswich... |
14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| DF | 16 | Mark McGregor Mark McGregor Mark Dale Thomas McGregor is an English football defender, who is now player-manager at Welsh Premier League club Gap Connah's Quay... |
20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| MF | 17 |  Craig RocastleCraig Rocastle Craig Aaron Rocastle is an English-born Grenadian international footballer.He played for Chelsea, Sheffield Wednesday, Oldham Athletic and Port Vale, also enjoying loan spells with numerous clubs... |
23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| DF | 18 | Colin Miles Colin Miles Colin Ian Miles is an English former football defender.He began his career with Watford between 1996 and 2000, though would play little role in the club's rise from the Second Division to the Premier League... |
3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| MF | 19 | Joe Cardle Joe Cardle Joseph "Joe" Cardle is an English footballer who plays for Scottish Premier League side Dunfermline Athletic. Cardle tends to be played as a winger, and can play on either side.... |
9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| FW | 20 | Akpo Sodje Akpo Sodje Idoro Akpoeyere Ujoma "Akpo" Sodje is an English footballer of Nigerian heritage, currently playing for Scottish club Hibernian... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| DF | 20 | Ashley Westwood Ashley Westwood Ashley Michael Westwood is an English footballer who plays as a central defender for Northampton Town on non-contract terms.... |
12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DF | 20 | Adam Eckersley |
18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| FW | 21 | Danny Glover Danny Glover (footballer) Daniel "Danny" Glover is an English football striker who plays for Conference North club Nuneaton Town.... |
15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| DF | 22 | Luke Prosser Luke Prosser Luke Barrie Prosser is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Southend United.A product of the Tottenham Hotspur youth academy, Prosser joined Port Vale in 2005. He spent five years at the club, also spending time on loan at Leigh RMI, Salisbury City, and Kidderminster Harriers... |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DF | 23 | Charlie O'Loughlin Charlie O'Loughlin Charlie O'Loughlin is an English football defender who last played for Solihull Moors in the Conference North in 2011.He played Football League games for Port Vale in the 2007–08 season. Following a loan spell with Hinckley United, he joined non-league Nantwich Town... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| MF | 23 | Luke Chapman Luke Chapman Luke Richard Chapman is an English footballer midfielder who plays for Sutton Coldfield Town. He left Port Vale in October 2009 after making one appearance for the club. Following this he spent a brief time with Hednesford Town, before joining Rocester in 2010... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| FW | 24 |  Calum WillockCalum Willock Calum Daniel Willock is an English-born Saint Kittitian and Nevisian international footballer who plays as a forward for Ebbsfleet United in the Conference National.... |
15 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 4 |
| FW | 24 | Kyle Perry Kyle Perry Kyle Blain Perry is an English footballer who plays for Lincoln City as a striker.Failing to make the first team at Walsall, he dropped into non-league circles before impressing when non-league Chasetown knocked Port Vale out of the FA Cup. Failing to score for the Vale, he dropped down into the... |
16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| FW | 25 | David McGoldrick David McGoldrick David James McGoldrick is an English football striker, who plays for Championship club Nottingham Forest.A trainee at Notts County, he made his senior debut in 2004, before being signed by Southampton later in the year. He spent five years with the "Saints", also playing on loan for Notts County... |
17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| MF | 25 |  Chris HerdChris Herd Christopher "Chris" Herd is an Australian football player who plays for Premier League club Aston Villa. He has also represented his country at under-20 level... |
11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 |
| GK | 26 | Chris Martin |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| MF | 27 | Will Atkinson Will Atkinson William Henry "Will" Atkinson is an English football midfielder who plays for League Two club Plymouth Argyle on loan from Hull City.... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| FW | 27 |  James Lawrie |
6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| MF | 28 |  Mark Salmon |
9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| MF | 28 |  Dave Mulligan |
13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| MF | 29 |  Marc LairdMarc Laird Marc Laird is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League One club Leyton Orient.... |
7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| DF | 29 | Chris Slater Chris Slater Christopher James "Chris" Slater is an English footballer who plays for Northern Premier League Premier Division side Chasetown.... |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| MF | 32 | Ross Davidson |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| FW | 33 |  Tobias MikaelssonTobias Mikaelsson Tobias Lars Mikaelsson is a Swedish footballer who currently plays for Swedish Superettan side Ljungskile SK.He started his professional career with Aston Villa in England in 2007. After loan spells with Ljungskile SK and Port Vale, he signed with Swedish side FC Trollhättan in 2009... |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| MF | 34 | David Howland David Howland David Howland is a Northern Irish professional football midfielder who plays for Glentoran in the IFA Premiership. He has represented his country at under-21 level.... |
17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| DF | 35 | Krystian Pearce Krystian Pearce Krystian Mitchell Victor Pearce is an English professional footballer who plays for Notts County as a central defender. He had an earlier spell on loan at Notts County, and also played in the Football League for Port Vale, Scunthorpe United, Peterborough United and Huddersfield Town... |
12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DF | Mitchell Hanson |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
All competitions
| Scorer | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luke Rodgers Luke Rodgers Luke John Rodgers is an English professional football striker who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.He played in England's Football League, starting at Shrewsbury Town in 1999... |
12 |
| Danny Whitaker Danny Whitaker Daniel Phillip "Danny" Whitaker is an English football midfielder who plays for League One side .A former Manchester United Academy player, he turned professional with in 2001. He spent five years with the club, and made over 200 appearances in all competitions, before he switched to in June 2006... |
7 |
| Paul Harsley Paul Harsley Paul Harsley is an English footballer who plays for North Ferriby United as a midfielder. He has spent his 14 year career playing for clubs in the bottom two tiers of the Football League.... |
5 |
| Marc Richards Marc Richards Marc John Richards is an English professional footballer who plays as striker. He is the captain of League Two side Port Vale.... |
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| Calum Willock Calum Willock Calum Daniel Willock is an English-born Saint Kittitian and Nevisian international footballer who plays as a forward for Ebbsfleet United in the Conference National.... |
4 |
| Keith Lowe Keith Lowe (footballer) Keith Stephen Lowe is an English football defender who plays for Cheltenham Town.A Wolverhampton Wanderers academy graduate, between 2005 and 2008 he was loaned out a total of seven times: Burnley, Queens Park Rangers, Swansea City, Brighton & Hove Albion, Cheltenham Town , and Port Vale... |
3 |
| George Pilkington George Pilkington George Edward Pilkington is an English footballer who captains Conference National club Luton Town, playing as a defender.... |
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| Chris Herd Chris Herd Christopher "Chris" Herd is an Australian football player who plays for Premier League club Aston Villa. He has also represented his country at under-20 level... |
2 |
| David McGoldrick David McGoldrick David James McGoldrick is an English football striker, who plays for Championship club Nottingham Forest.A trainee at Notts County, he made his senior debut in 2004, before being signed by Southampton later in the year. He spent five years with the "Saints", also playing on loan for Notts County... |
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| Paul Edwards Paul Edwards (footballer born 1980) Paul Edwards is an English footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Conference National side Fleetwood Town. He has made 254 appearances in the Football League.... |
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| Adam Eckersley |
1 |
| Craig Rocastle Craig Rocastle Craig Aaron Rocastle is an English-born Grenadian international footballer.He played for Chelsea, Sheffield Wednesday, Oldham Athletic and Port Vale, also enjoying loan spells with numerous clubs... |
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| Dave Mulligan |
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| Marc Laird Marc Laird Marc Laird is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League One club Leyton Orient.... |
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| David Howland David Howland David Howland is a Northern Irish professional football midfielder who plays for Glentoran in the IFA Premiership. He has represented his country at under-21 level.... |
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| Justin Miller Justin Miller (footballer) Justin James Miller is a South African footballer who operates as a centre back for Chelmsford City.He started his career in England with Ipswich Town in 2000, but moved on to Leyton Orient three years later without playing a competitive game for Ipswich... |
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| Danny Glover Danny Glover (footballer) Daniel "Danny" Glover is an English football striker who plays for Conference North club Nuneaton Town.... |
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League
| Scorer | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luke Rodgers Luke Rodgers Luke John Rodgers is an English professional football striker who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.He played in England's Football League, starting at Shrewsbury Town in 1999... |
9 |
| Danny Whitaker Danny Whitaker Daniel Phillip "Danny" Whitaker is an English football midfielder who plays for League One side .A former Manchester United Academy player, he turned professional with in 2001. He spent five years with the club, and made over 200 appearances in all competitions, before he switched to in June 2006... |
7 |
| Paul Harsley Paul Harsley Paul Harsley is an English footballer who plays for North Ferriby United as a midfielder. He has spent his 14 year career playing for clubs in the bottom two tiers of the Football League.... |
5 |
| Marc Richards Marc Richards Marc John Richards is an English professional footballer who plays as striker. He is the captain of League Two side Port Vale.... |
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| Calum Willock Calum Willock Calum Daniel Willock is an English-born Saint Kittitian and Nevisian international footballer who plays as a forward for Ebbsfleet United in the Conference National.... |
3 |
| Keith Lowe Keith Lowe (footballer) Keith Stephen Lowe is an English football defender who plays for Cheltenham Town.A Wolverhampton Wanderers academy graduate, between 2005 and 2008 he was loaned out a total of seven times: Burnley, Queens Park Rangers, Swansea City, Brighton & Hove Albion, Cheltenham Town , and Port Vale... |
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| George Pilkington George Pilkington George Edward Pilkington is an English footballer who captains Conference National club Luton Town, playing as a defender.... |
2 |
| Chris Herd Chris Herd Christopher "Chris" Herd is an Australian football player who plays for Premier League club Aston Villa. He has also represented his country at under-20 level... |
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| David McGoldrick David McGoldrick David James McGoldrick is an English football striker, who plays for Championship club Nottingham Forest.A trainee at Notts County, he made his senior debut in 2004, before being signed by Southampton later in the year. He spent five years with the "Saints", also playing on loan for Notts County... |
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| Paul Edwards Paul Edwards (footballer born 1980) Paul Edwards is an English footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Conference National side Fleetwood Town. He has made 254 appearances in the Football League.... |
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| Adam Eckersley |
1 |
| Craig Rocastle Craig Rocastle Craig Aaron Rocastle is an English-born Grenadian international footballer.He played for Chelsea, Sheffield Wednesday, Oldham Athletic and Port Vale, also enjoying loan spells with numerous clubs... |
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| Dave Mulligan |
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| Marc Laird Marc Laird Marc Laird is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League One club Leyton Orient.... |
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| David Howland David Howland David Howland is a Northern Irish professional football midfielder who plays for Glentoran in the IFA Premiership. He has represented his country at under-21 level.... |
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| Danny Glover Danny Glover (footballer) Daniel "Danny" Glover is an English football striker who plays for Conference North club Nuneaton Town.... |
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