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 in 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 Football 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
Owner	Valiant 2001
Chairman	Bill Bratt
Manager	Martin Foyle (until 26 September) Dean Glover (caretaker 26 September – 5 November) Lee Sinnott (from 5 November)
Stadium	Vale Park
Football League One	23rd (38 Points)
FA Cup	Second Round (knocked out by Chasetown)
League Cup	First Round (knocked out by Wrexham)
Football League Trophy	Preliminary Round (knocked out by Morecambe)
Player of the Year	Paul Harsley
Top goalscorer	League: Luke Rodgers (9) All: Luke Rodgers (12)
Highest home attendance	7,908 vs. Leeds United, 15 March 2008
Lowest home attendance	2,730 vs. Morecambe, 10 November 2007
Average home league attendance	4,417
Biggest win	3–0 vs. Cheltenham Town, 2 October 2007
Biggest defeat	0–6 vs. Swindon Town, 19 April 2008
Home colours Away colours
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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. The solitary win came at AFC Bournemouth, with Luke Rodgers scoring the solitary goal of the game.^[8] A few games into the season Akpo Sodje was sold to Sheffield Wednesday for an undisclosed fee.^[9] 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.^[10] Caretaker manager Dean Glover was disappointed with the players, comparing them to a pub team.^[11] In October, Glover signed teenage midfielder Will Atkinson joined on loan from Hull City and left-back Adam Eckersley on loan from Manchester United.^[12] On 5 November, Farsley Celtic manager Lee Sinnott was appointed as the new Vale boss.^[13] This decision caused Dean Glover to consider his position at the club,^[14] though he eventually chose to remain as Sinnott's assistant.^[15] Sinnott warned of big changes at the club.^[16] Young defender Charlie O'Loughlin was then loaned out to Nantwich Town, and Shane Tudor was sent out on loan to Shrewsbury Town.^[17] Arriving at the club were midfielders Mark Salmon (Wolverhampton Wanderers) and Marc Laird (Manchester City) on short loan deals.^[18][19]

In January, goalkeeper Mark Goodlad was forced to retire due to injury,^[20] and young Joe Anyon faced criticism from the fans for his performances.^[21] Adam Eckersley then returned to the club after his release from Manchester United, as Sinnott's first non-loan signing.^[22] Sinnott then signed Dave Mulligan from Scunthorpe United on a short-term contract. Midfielder David Howland also arrived on loan from Birmingham City,^[23] and would join the club permanently at the end of the season.^[24] Fellow Birmingham player Krystian Pearce also signed on loan,^[25] 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,^[26] as well as Swedish youngster Tobias Mikaelsson.^[27] He also allowed Rocastle to join Gillingham on a two-week loan.^[28] Sinnott also completed the signings of Chasetown pair Chris Slater and Kyle Perry, who left their jobs to become full-time professional footballers.^[29] In February, O'Loughlin was loaned out to Hinckley United. On 2 February, Vale twice took the lead away at Bristol Rovers only to lose the game 3–2 from two late goals, whilst Herd was shown a straight red card shortly before full-time.^[30] 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.^[31] In April, Craig Rocastle's contract was terminated by mutual consent, and he moved to play for Greek club Thrasyvoulos.^[32] 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.^[33] 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);^[34] Colin Miles (Woking);^[35] Jason Talbot (Livingston);^[36] Mark McGregor (Altrincham);^[37] Joe Cardle (Airdrie United);^[38] Adam Eckersley (Horsens);^[39] Dave Mulligan (Wellington Phoenix);^[40] Justin Miller (Chelmsford City);^[41] Charlie O'Loughlin (Nantwich Town);^[42] as well as club captain George Pilkington (Luton Town).^[43] Sinnott claimed this cull was necessary to turn the club around.^[44] Danny Whitaker rejected Vale's contract offer,^[45] and their revised offer,^[46][47] to move off to Oldham Athletic.^[48] Player of the Year Paul Harsley also turned down a new deal, and instead signed with Chesterfield.^[49] Marc Richards discussed a £100,000 move to Cheltenham Town,^[50] though chose to stay in Burslem.

Finances

The club had to make monthly repayments of around £19,000 for a £2.25 million loan from the local council in 2005.^[51] 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,^[52] 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).^[53] Vale sacrificed a one-goal lead over the amateurs to limp to a 1–1 draw at Vale Park, after conceding from a 40 yards (37 m) free kick taken by trainee accountant Mark Branch.^[54][55] Chasetown then made a giant-killing with a late goal on their home ground, after Luke Rodgers missed two penalties.^[56]

In the League Cup, Vale exited in the First Round after losing to League Two side Wrexham 5–3 on penalties, following a 1–1 home draw.^[57]

In the Football 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".^[58]

Marc Richards rejected a £100,000 move to Cheltenham Town.

Chris Martin conceded six goals on his debut.

League table

Main article: 2007–08 Football League

Pos	Team v t e	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Promotion, qualification or relegation
20	Crewe Alexandra	46	12	14	20	47	65	−18	50
21	AFC Bournemouth (R)	46	17	7	22	62	72	−10	48[a]	Relegation to Football 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[a]

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

Football League One

Results by matchday

Round	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	32	33	34	35	36	37	38	39	40	41	42	43	44	45	46
Ground	H	A	H	A	A	H	A	H	H	A	H	A	H	A	H	A	H	A	A	H	A	H	H	A	A	H	A	H	H	A	H	A	H	A	H	A	A	H	A	H	H	A	H	A	H	A
Result	D	L	L	W	D	L	L	L	W	L	L	L	W	L	L	D	L	L	W	D	L	D	L	L	L	W	L	L	D	L	D	L	L	L	L	L	W	D	L	W	W	W	D	L	D	D
Position	7	17	22	17	14	20	22	22	21	22	23	23	22	23	23	22	23	24	21	22	23	24	24	24	24	23	23	24	24	24	24	24	24	24	24	24	24	24	24	24	24	23	23	23	23	23

Source: Statto^[59]
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

Date	Opponent	Venue	Result	Attendance	Scorers
11 August 2007	Bristol Rovers	H	1–1	6,808	Rodgers (pen)
18 August 2007	Yeovil Town	A	0–1	5,071
25 August 2007	Hartlepool United	H	0–2	3,978
1 September 2007	Bournemouth	A	1–0	5,444	Rodgers
8 September 2007	Walsall	A	0–0	4,967
15 September 2007	Nottingham Forest	H	0–2	6,521
22 September 2007	Luton Town	A	1–2	6,084	Rodgers
29 September 2007	Southend United	H	1–2	3,969	Rodgers (pen)
2 October 2007	Cheltenham Town	H	3–0	3,102	McGoldrick, Edwards, Rocastle
6 October 2007	Northampton Town	A	1–2	4,755	McGoldrick
13 October 2007	Brighton and Hove Albion	H	0–1	3,490
20 October 2007	Leyton Orient	A	1–3	4,555	Rodgers
27 October 2007	Swindon Town	H	2–1	4,013	Rodgers (pen), Whitaker
3 November 2007	Huddersfield Town	A	1–3	8,555	Rodgers
6 November 2007	Crewe Alexandra	H	0–1	5,329
17 November 2007	Oldham Athletic	A	1–1	5,097	Willock
24 November 2007	Doncaster Rovers	H	1–3	4,581	Pilkington
4 December 2007	Leeds United	A	0–3	20,301
8 December 2007	Gillingham	A	2–1	7,001	Willock, King (og)
15 December 2007	Tranmere Rovers	H	0–0	3,604
22 December 2007	Nottingham Forest	A	0–2	21,407
26 December 2007	Walsall	H	1–1	6,029	Laird
29 December 2007	Luton Town	H	1–2	4,224	Willock
2 January 2008	Cheltenham Town	A	0–1	3,221
5 January 2008	Carlisle United	A	2–3	6,313	Harsley, Willock
12 January 2008	Millwall	H	3–1	3,724	Lowe (2), Whitaker
19 January 2008	Swansea City	A	0–2	12,310
26 January 2008	Bournemouth	H	1–3	4,047	Pilkington
29 January 2008	Yeovil Town	H	2–2	2,869	Eckersley, Edwards
2 February 2008	Bristol Rovers	A	2–3	6,927	Harsley (pen), Lowe
9 February 2008	Carlisle United	H	1–1	4,221	Harsley (pen)
12 February 2008	Hartlepool United	A	2–3	3,630	Herd (2)
16 February 2008	Swansea City	H	0–2	4,347
23 February 2008	Millwall	A	0–3	7,775
1 March 2008	Oldham Athletic	H	0–3	3,715
8 March 2008	Doncaster Rovers	A	1–2	8,040	Whitaker
11 March 2008	Crewe Alexandra	A	2–0	5,229	Harsley (pen), Rodgers
15 March 2008	Leeds United	H	3–3	7,908	Harsley (pen), Whitaker, Rodgers
20 March 2008	Tranmere Rovers	A	0–2	6,484
24 March 2008	Gillingham	H	2–1	3,157	Richards, Whitaker
29 March 2008	Leyton Orient	H	2–1	3,252	Richards, Howland
5 April 2008	Brighton and Hove Albion	A	3–2	7,741	Richards (2), Whitaker
12 April 2008	Huddersfield Town	H	0–0	4,150
19 April 2008	Swindon Town	A	0–6	7,361
26 April 2008	Northampton Town	H	2–2	4,556	Richards, Glover
3 May 2008	Southend United	A	1–1	9,292	Mulligan

Chris Slater was signed from Chasetown.

Kyle Perry was signed from Chasetown.

FA Cup

Main article: 2007–08 FA Cup

Round	Date	Opponent	Venue	Result	Attendance	Goalscorers
R1	10 November 2007	Morecambe	A	2–0	2,730	Pilkington, Willock
R2	2 December 2007	Chasetown	H	1–1	5,875	Rodgers
R2 Replay	12 December 2007	Chasetown	A	0–1	1,986

League Cup

Main article: 2007–08 Football League Cup

Round	Date	Opponent	Venue	Result	Attendance	Goalscorers
R1	14 August 2007	Wrexham	H	(3)1–1(5)	2,916	Rodgers (pen)

Football League Trophy

Main article: 2007–08 Football League Trophy

Round	Date	Opponent	Venue	Result	Attendance	Goalscorers
R1	9 October 2007	Morecambe	A	(4)2–2(2)	1,644	Miller, Rodgers

Player statistics

Appearances and goals

Pos.	#	Name	League Two		FA Cup		League Cup		Football League Trophy		Total
			Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
DF	2	George Pilkington	45	2	3	1	1	0	1	0	50	3
DF	3	Jason Talbot	25	0	3	0	1	0	0	0	29	0
MF	4	Robin Hulbert	22	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	24	0
DF	5	Keith Lowe	28	3	2	0	1	0	0	0	31	3
MF	7	Shane Tudor	14	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	17	0
MF	8	Paul Harsley	41	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	42	5
FW	9	Marc Richards	29	5	1	0	1	0	1	0	32	5
FW	10	Luke Rodgers	36	9	3	1	1	1	1	1	41	12
MF	11	Paul Edwards	25	2	2	0	1	0	1	0	29	2
GK	12	Joe Anyon	44	0	3	0	1	0	1	0	49	0
MF	14	Danny Whitaker	41	7	3	0	1	0	1	0	45	7
FW	15	Justin Miller	14	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	16	1
MF	16	Ross Davidson	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
MF	17	Craig Rocastle	23	1	2	0	1	0	1	0	27	1
DF	18	Colin Miles	3	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	5	0
MF	19	Joe Cardle	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0
DF	20	Adam Eckersley	18	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	18	1
FW	21	Danny Glover	15	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	16	1
DF	22	Luke Prosser	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0
DF	23	Charlie O'Loughlin	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
FW	24	Kyle Perry	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	16	0
DF	25	Danny Edwards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
GK	26	Chris Martin	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
FW	27	James Lawrie	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	7	0
MF	28	Dave Mulligan	13	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	13	1
DF	29	Chris Slater	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0
MF	32	Simon Richman	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0
MF	34	David Howland	17	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	17	1
MF		Luke Chapman	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
DF		Mitchell Hanson	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Players that left the club mid-season:
GK	1	Mark Goodlad	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
DF	6	Richard Walker	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
DF	16	Mark McGregor	20	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	23	0
FW	20	Akpo Sodje	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
DF	20	Ashley Westwood	12	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	14	0
FW	24	Calum Willock	15	3	3	1	1	0	1	0	20	4
FW	25	David McGoldrick	17	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	18	2
MF	25	Chris Herd	11	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	11	2
MF	27	Will Atkinson	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
MF	28	Mark Salmon	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	10	0
MF	29	Marc Laird	7	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	10	1
FW	33	Tobias Mikaelsson	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0
DF	35	Krystian Pearce	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	12	0

Top scorers

Place	Position	Nation	Number	Name	EFL League One	FA Cup	EFL Cup	EFL Trophy	Total
1	FW	England	10	Luke Rodgers	9	1	1	1	12
2	MF	England	14	Danny Whitaker	7	0	0	0	7
3	MF	England	8	Paul Harsley	5	0	0	0	5
–	FW	England	9	Marc Richards	5	0	0	0	5
5	FW	Saint Kitts and Nevis	24	Calum Willock	3	1	0	0	4
6	DF	England	5	Keith Lowe	3	0	0	0	3
–	DF	England	2	George Pilkington	2	1	0	0	3
8	MF	Australia	25	Chris Herd	2	0	0	0	2
–	FW	Ireland	25	David McGoldrick	2	0	0	0	2
–	MF	England	11	Paul Edwards	2	0	0	0	2
11	DF	England	20	Adam Eckersley	1	0	0	0	1
–	MF	Grenada	17	Craig Rocastle	1	0	0	0	1
–	MF	New Zealand	28	Dave Mulligan	1	0	0	0	1
–	MF	Scotland	29	Marc Laird	1	0	0	0	1
–	MF	Northern Ireland	34	David Howland	1	0	0	0	1
–	FW	South Africa	15	Justin Miller	0	0	0	1	1
–	FW	England	21	Danny Glover	1	0	0	0	0
–	–	–	–	Own goals	1	0	0	0	1
				TOTALS	47	3	1	2	53

Transfers

Transfers in

Date from	Position	Nationality	Name	From	Fee	Ref.
May 2007	DF		Justin Miller	Leyton Orient	Free transfer	[60]
May 2007	MF		Shane Tudor	Leyton Orient	Free transfer	[60]
June 2007	DF		Paul Edwards	Oldham Athletic	Free transfer	[60]
June 2007	FW		Marc Richards	Barnsley	Free transfer	[60]
June 2007	FW		Craig Rocastle	Oldham Athletic	Free transfer	[60]
August 2007	FW		Calum Willock	Brentford	Free transfer	[60]
January 2008	DF		Adam Eckersley	Manchester United	Free transfer	[60]
January 2008	FW		Dave Mulligan	Scunthorpe United	Free transfer	[60]
January 2008	FW		Kyle Perry	Chasetown	'nominal'	[60]
January 2008	DF		Chris Slater	Chasetown	'nominal'	[60]

Transfers out

Date from	Position	Nationality	Name	To	Fee	Ref.
August 2007	FW		Akpo Sodje	Sheffield Wednesday	Undisclosed (£300,000)	[60][61]
2 January 2008	GK		Mark Goodlad	Retired		[60]
January 2008	FW		Luke Rodgers	Yeovil Town	Mutual consent	[60]
January 2008	DF		Richard Walker	Macclesfield Town	Released	[60]
January 2008	FW		Calum Willock	Stevenage Borough	Released	[60]
April 2008	DF		Adam Eckersley	Horsens	Free transfer	[60]
April 2008	MF		Robin Hulbert	Darlington	Released	[60]
April 2008	DF		Mark McGregor	Altrincham	Released	[60]
April 2008	DF		Colin Miles	Woking	Released	[60]
April 2008	DF		Justin Miller	Chelmsford City	Released	[60]
April 2008	FW		Dave Mulligan	Wellington Phoenix	Released	[60]
April 2008	DF		Charlie O'Loughlin	Nantwich Town	Released	[60]
April 2008	FW		Craig Rocastle	Thrasyvoulos	Mutual consent	[60]
May 2008	MF		Joe Cardle	Airdrie United	Released	[60]
May 2008	MF		Paul Harsley	Chesterfield	Bosman transfer	[60]
June 2008	MF		Danny Whitaker	Oldham Athletic	Bosman transfer	[60]
July 2008	DF		Jason Talbot	Livingston	Free transfer	[60]
August 2008	DF		George Pilkington	Luton Town	Free transfer	[60]

Loans in

Date from	Position	Nationality	Name	From	Date to	Ref.
20 July 2007	DF		Keith Lowe	Wolverhampton Wanderers	End of season	[60]
30 August 2007	DF		Ashley Westwood	Chester City	5 December 2007	[60]
31 August 2007	FW		David McGoldrick	Southampton	1 January 2008	[60]
12 October 2007	DF		Adam Eckersley	Manchester United	12 November 2007	[60]
31 August 2007	MF		Chris Herd	Aston Villa	12 March 2008	[60]
12 October 2007	MF		Will Atkinson	Hull City	12 November 2007	[60]
8 November 2007	MF		Marc Laird	Manchester City	1 January 2008	[60]
22 November 2007	MF		Mark Salmon	Wolverhampton Wanderers	6 January 2008	[60]
17 January 2008	MF		Tobias Mikaelsson	Aston Villa	17 February 2008	[60]
23 January 2008	MF		David Howland	Birmingham City	23 April 2008	[60]
31 January 2008	DF		Krystian Pearce	Birmingham City	18 April 2008	[25]
27 March 2008	DF		Mitchell Hanson	Derby County	29 April 2008	[60]

Loans out

Date from	Position	Nationality	Name	To	Date to	Ref.
19 November 2007	MF		Shane Tudor	Shrewsbury Town	19 December 2007	[60]
November 2007	DF		Charlie O'Loughlin	Nantwich Town	November 2007	[60]
2008	DF		Luke Prosser	Leigh RMI	2008	[60]
25 November 2007	FW		Luke Rodgers	Yeovil Town	9 January 2008	[60]
10 January 2008	FW		Craig Rocastle	Gillingham	27 January 2008	[60]
February 2008	DF		Charlie O'Loughlin	Hinckley United	2008	[60]

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