2007–08 Port Vale F.C. season

The 2007–08 season was Port Vale's 96th season of football in the English 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 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.

Manager Martin Foyle left the club in September.
Player of the Year Paul Harsley left at the end of the season.
Danny Whitaker played 45 games, but left at the end of the season.

Port Vale
2007–08 season
OwnerValiant 2001
ChairmanBill Bratt
ManagerMartin Foyle (until 26 September)
Dean Glover (caretaker 26 September – 5 November)
Lee Sinnott (from 5 November)
StadiumVale Park
Football League One23rd (38 Points)
FA CupSecond Round
(knocked out by Chasetown)
League CupFirst Round
(knocked out by Wrexham)
League TrophyPreliminary Round
(knocked out by Morecambe)
Player of the YearPaul Harsley
Top goalscorerLeague: Luke Rodgers (9)
All: Luke Rodgers (12)
Highest home attendance7,908 vs. Leeds United, 15 March 2008
Lowest home attendance2,730 vs. Morecambe, 10 November 2007
Average home league attendance4,417
Biggest win3–0 vs. Cheltenham Town, 2 October 2007
Biggest defeat0–6 vs. Swindon Town, 19 April 2008

Overview

League One

The pre-season saw Martin Foyle sign Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Keith Lowe on a season long loan,[1] and both Paul Edwards and Craig Rocastle from Oldham Athletic.[2] He also signed Marc Richards from Barnsley,[3] as well as Shane Tudor and Justin Miller from Leyton Orient. Calum Willock also joined on a short-term deal,[4] as did Southampton loanee David McGoldrick,[5] and Chester City's veteran defender Ashley Westwood.[6] However an audacious attempt to land Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler failed.[7]

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.[8] 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.[9] Caretaker-manager Dean Glover was disappointed with the players, comparing them to a pub team.[10] In October, Glover signed teenage midfielder Will Atkinson joined on loan from Hull City and left-back Adam Eckersley on loan from Manchester United.[11] On 5 November, Farsley Celtic manager Lee Sinnott was appointed as the new Vale boss.[12] This decision caused Dean Glover to consider his position at the club,[13] though he eventually chose to remain as Sinnott's assistant.[14] Sinnott warned of big changes at the club.[15] Young defender Charlie O'Loughlin was then loaned out to Nantwich Town, and Shane Tudor was sent out on loan to Shrewsbury Town.[16] Arriving at the club were midfielders Mark Salmon (Wolverhampton Wanderers) and Marc Laird (Manchester City) on short loan deals.[17][18]

In January, goalkeeper Mark Goodlad was forced to retire due to injury,[19] and young Joe Anyon faced criticism from the fans for his performances.[20] Adam Eckersley then returned to the club after his release from Manchester United, as Sinnott's first non-loan signing.[21] Sinnott then signed Dave Mulligan from Scunthorpe United on a short-term contract. Midfielder David Howland also arrived on loan from Birmingham City,[22] and would join the club permanently at the end of the season.[23] Fellow Birmingham player Krystian Pearce also signed on loan,[24] though would impress enough to win a longer stay with Birmingham. Sinnott then raided another Birmingham club, this time Aston Villa, to bring Australian teenager Chris Herd on a one-month loan,[25] as well as Swedish youngster Tobias Mikaelsson.[26] He also allowed Rocastle to join Gillingham on a two-week loan.[27] Sinnott also completed the signings of Chasetown pair Chris Slater and Kyle Perry, who left their jobs to become full-time professional footballers.[28] 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.[29] In April, Craig Rocastle's contract was terminated by mutual consent, and he moved to play for Greek club Thrasyvoulos.[30] 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.[31] 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);[32] Colin Miles (Woking);[33] Jason Talbot (Livingston);[34] Mark McGregor (Altrincham);[35] Joe Cardle (Airdrie United);[36] Adam Eckersley (Horsens);[37] Dave Mulligan (Wellington Phoenix);[38] Justin Miller (Chelmsford City);[39] Charlie O'Loughlin (Nantwich Town);[40] as well as club captain George Pilkington (Luton Town).[41] Sinnott claimed this cull was necessary to turn the club around.[42] Danny Whitaker rejected Vale's contract offer,[43] and their revised offer,[44][45] to move off to Oldham Athletic.[46] Player of the Year Paul Harsley also turned down a new deal, and instead signed with Chesterfield.[47] Marc Richards discussed a £100,000 move to Cheltenham Town,[48] though chose to stay in Burslem.

Finances

The club had to make monthly repayments of around £19,000 for a £2.25 million loan taken out from the local council in 2005.[49] The club's shirt sponsorship came from Sennheiser.

Cup competitions

In the FA Cup, Sinnott's first cup game in charge saw Vale take revenge on Morecambe with a 2–0 win at Vale Park,[50] to give the "Valiants" what seemed to be an easy Second Round tie with Southern League side Chasetown (an eighth tier team 101 league places below them).[51] Vale sacrificed a one-goal lead over the amateurs to limp to a 1–1 draw at Vale Park, after conceding from a 40-yard free kick taken by trainee accountant Mark Branch.[52][53] Chasetown then made a giant-killing with a late goal on their home ground, after Luke Rodgers missed two penalties.[54]

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.[55]

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. Caretaker-manager Dean Glover likened his side to a "pub team".[56]

Marc Richards rejected a £100,000 move to Cheltenham Town.
Chris Martin conceded six goals on his debut.

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion or relegation
20 Crewe Alexandra 46 12 14 20 47 65 18 50
21 Bournemouth (R) 46 17 7 22 62 72 10 48[lower-alpha 1] Relegation to League Two
22 Gillingham (R) 46 11 13 22 44 73 29 46
23 Port Vale (R) 46 9 11 26 47 81 34 38
24 Luton Town (R) 46 11 10 25 43 63 20 33[lower-alpha 1]
Updated to match(es) played on 3 May 2008. Source: The Football League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(R) Relegated.
Notes:
  1. Luton and Bournemouth deducted 10 points each for entering administration.

Results

Port Vale's score comes first

Results by matchday

Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546
GroundHAHAAHAHHAHAHAHAHAAHAHHAAHAHHAHAHAHAAHAHHAHAHA
ResultDLLWDLLLWLLLWLLDLLWDLDLLLWLLDLDLLLLLWDLWWWDLDD
Position7172217142022222122232322232322232421222324242424232324242424242424242424242424242323232323
Source: Statto[57]
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

DateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorers
11 August 2007Bristol RoversH1–16,808Rodgers (pen)
18 August 2007Yeovil TownA0–15,071
25 August 2007Hartlepool UnitedH0–23,978
1 September 2007BournemouthA1–05,444Rodgers
8 September 2007WalsallA0–04,967
15 September 2007Nottingham ForestH0–26,521
22 September 2007Luton TownA1–26,084Rodgers
29 September 2007Southend UnitedH1–23,969Rodgers (pen)
2 October 2007Cheltenham TownH3–03,102McGoldrick, Edwards, Rocastle
6 October 2007Northampton TownA1–24,755McGoldrick
13 October 2007Brighton and Hove AlbionH0–13,490
20 October 2007Leyton OrientA1–34,555Rodgers
27 October 2007Swindon TownH2–14,013Rodgers (pen), Whitaker
3 November 2007Huddersfield TownA1–38,555Rodgers
6 November 2007Crewe AlexandraH0–15,329
17 November 2007Oldham AthleticA1–15,097Willock
24 November 2007Doncaster RoversH1–34,581Pilkington
4 December 2007Leeds UnitedA0–320,301
8 December 2007GillinghamA2–17,001Willock, King (og)
15 December 2007Tranmere RoversH0–03,604
22 December 2007Nottingham ForestA0–221,407
26 December 2007WalsallH1–16,029Laird
29 December 2007Luton TownH1–24,224Willock
2 January 2008Cheltenham TownA0–13,221
5 January 2008Carlisle UnitedA2–36,313Harsley, Willock
12 January 2008MillwallH3–13,724Lowe (2), Whitaker
19 January 2008Swansea CityA0–212,310
26 January 2008BournemouthH1–34,047Pilkington
29 January 2008Yeovil TownH2–22,869Eckersley, Edwards
2 February 2008Bristol RoversA2–36,927Harsley (pen), Lowe
9 February 2008Carlisle UnitedH1–14,221Harsley (pen)
12 February 2008Hartlepool UnitedA2–33,630Herd (2)
16 February 2008Swansea CityH0–24,347
23 February 2008MillwallA0–37,775
1 March 2008Oldham AthleticH0–33,715
8 March 2008Doncaster RoversA1–28,040Whitaker
11 March 2008Crewe AlexandraA2–05,229Harsley (pen), Rodgers
15 March 2008Leeds UnitedH3–37,908Harsley (pen), Whitaker, Rodgers
20 March 2008Tranmere RoversA0–26,484
24 March 2008GillinghamH2–13,157Richards, Whitaker
29 March 2008Leyton OrientH2–13,252Richards, Howland
5 April 2008Brighton and Hove AlbionA3–27,741Richards (2), Whitaker
12 April 2008Huddersfield TownH0–04,150
19 April 2008Swindon TownA0–67,361
26 April 2008Northampton TownH2–24,556Richards, Glover
3 May 2008Southend UnitedA1–19,292Mulligan
Chris Slater was signed from Chasetown.
Kyle Perry was signed from Chasetown.

FA Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R110 November 2007MorecambeA2–02,730Pilkington, Willock
R22 December 2007ChasetownH1–15,875Rodgers
R2 Replay12 December 2007ChasetownA0–11,986

League Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R114 August 2007WrexhamH(3)1–1(5)2,916Rodgers (pen)

League Trophy

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R19 October 2007MorecambeA(4)2–2(2)1,644Miller, Rodgers

Player statistics

Appearances

Pos. # Name Football League FA Cup League Cup League Trophy Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
DF2 George Pilkington 452311010503
DF3 Jason Talbot 250301000290
MF4 Robin Hulbert 220001010240
DF5 Keith Lowe 283201000313
MF7 Shane Tudor 140101010170
MF8 Paul Harsley 415100000425
FW9 Marc Richards 295101010325
FW10 Luke Rodgers 3693111114112
MF11 Paul Edwards 252201010292
GK12 Joe Anyon 440301010490
MF14 Danny Whitaker 417301010457
FW15 Justin Miller 140100011161
MF16 Ross Davidson 3000000030
MF17 Craig Rocastle 231201010271
DF18 Colin Miles 3010100050
MF19 Joe Cardle 9000000090
DF20 Adam Eckersley 181000000181
FW21 Danny Glover 151000010161
DF22 Luke Prosser 5000000050
DF23 Charlie O'Loughlin 3000000030
FW24 Kyle Perry 160000000160
DF25 Danny Edwards 0000000000
GK26 Chris Martin 2000000020
FW27 James Lawrie 6010000070
MF28 Dave Mulligan 131000000131
DF29 Chris Slater 5000000050
MF32 Simon Richman 6000000060
MF34 David Howland 171000000171
MF Luke Chapman 1000000010
DF Mitchell Hanson 0000000000
Players that left the club mid-season:
GK1 Mark Goodlad 0000000000
DF6 Richard Walker 0000000000
DF16 Mark McGregor 200201000230
FW20 Akpo Sodje 3000000030
DF20 Ashley Westwood 120100010140
FW24 Calum Willock 153311010204
FW25 David McGoldrick 172000010182
MF25 Chris Herd 112000000112
MF27 Will Atkinson 4000000040
MF28 Mark Salmon 90100000100
MF29 Marc Laird 71300000101
FW33 Tobias Mikaelsson 6000000060
DF35 Krystian Pearce 120000000120

Top scorers

Place Position Nation Number Name EFL League One FA Cup EFL Cup EFL Trophy Total
1FW England10Luke Rodgers911112
2MF England14Danny Whitaker70007
3MF England8Paul Harsley50005
FW England9Marc Richards50005
5FW Saint Kitts and Nevis24Calum Willock31004
6DF England5Keith Lowe30003
DF England2George Pilkington21003
8MF Australia25Chris Herd20002
FW Ireland25David McGoldrick20002
MF England11Paul Edwards20002
11DF England20Adam Eckersley10001
MF Grenada17Craig Rocastle10001
MF New Zealand28Dave Mulligan10001
MF Scotland29Marc Laird10001
MF Northern Ireland34David Howland10001
FW South Africa15Justin Miller00011
FW England21Danny Glover10000
Own goals10001
TOTALS 47 3 1 2 53

Transfers

Transfers in

Date from Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
May 2007DFJustin MillerLeyton OrientFree transfer[58]
May 2007MFShane TudorLeyton OrientFree transfer[58]
June 2007DFPaul EdwardsOldham AthleticFree transfer[58]
June 2007FWMarc RichardsBarnsleyFree transfer[58]
June 2007FWCraig RocastleOldham AthleticFree transfer[58]
August 2007FWCalum WillockBrentfordFree transfer[58]
January 2008DFAdam EckersleyManchester UnitedFree transfer[58]
January 2008FWDave MulliganScunthorpe UnitedFree transfer[58]
January 2008FWKyle PerryChasetown'nominal'[58]
January 2008DFChris SlaterChasetown'nominal'[58]

Transfers out

Date from Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
August 2007FWAkpo SodjeSheffield WednesdayUndisclosed (£300,000)[58][59]
2 January 2008GKMark GoodladRetired[58]
January 2008FWLuke RodgersYeovil TownMutual consent[58]
January 2008DFRichard WalkerMacclesfield TownReleased[58]
January 2008FWCalum WillockStevenage BoroughReleased[58]
April 2008DFAdam Eckersley HorsensFree transfer[58]
April 2008MFRobin HulbertDarlingtonReleased[58]
April 2008DFMark McGregorAltrinchamReleased[58]
April 2008DFColin MilesWokingReleased[58]
April 2008DFJustin MillerChelmsford CityReleased[58]
April 2008FWDave Mulligan Wellington PhoenixReleased[58]
April 2008DFCharlie O'LoughlinNantwich TownReleased[58]
April 2008FWCraig Rocastle ThrasyvoulosMutual consent[58]
May 2008MFJoe Cardle Airdrie UnitedReleased[58]
May 2008MFPaul HarsleyChesterfieldBosman transfer[58]
June 2008MFDanny WhitakerOldham AthleticBosman transfer[58]
July 2008DFJason Talbot LivingstonFree transfer[58]
August 2008DFGeorge PilkingtonLuton TownFree transfer[58]

Loans in

Date from Position Nationality Name From Date to Ref.
20 July 2007DFKeith LoweWolverhampton WanderersEnd of season[58]
30 August 2007DFAshley WestwoodChester City5 December 2007[58]
31 August 2007FWDavid McGoldrickSouthampton1 January 2008[58]
12 October 2007DFAdam EckersleyManchester United12 November 2007[58]
31 August 2007MFChris HerdAston Villa12 March 2008[58]
12 October 2007MFWill AtkinsonHull City12 November 2007[58]
8 November 2007MFMarc LairdManchester City1 January 2008[58]
22 November 2007MFMark SalmonWolverhampton Wanderers6 January 2008[58]
17 January 2008MFTobias MikaelssonAston Villa17 February 2008[58]
23 January 2008MFDavid HowlandBirmingham City23 April 2008[58]
31 January 2008DFKrystian PearceBirmingham City18 April 2008[24]
27 March 2008DFMitchell HansonDerby County29 April 2008[58]

Loans out

Date from Position Nationality Name To Date to Ref.
19 November 2007MFShane TudorShrewsbury Town19 December 2007[58]
November 2007DFCharlie O'LoughlinNantwich TownNovember 2007[58]
2008DFLuke ProsserLeigh RMI2008[58]
25 November 2007FWLuke RodgersYeovil Town9 January 2008[58]
10 January 2008FWCraig RocastleGillingham27 January 2008[58]
February 2008DFCharlie O'LoughlinHinckley United2008[58]

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