James Lawrie

Port Vale's young striker scored his second goal for Northern Ireland U21 as they beat San Marino 3-0.
The 19 year-old, who is currently on loan at Kidderminster Harriers netted on his
8th international appearance sparking talk of whether he should return to Vale Park.

Darlington

Port Vale marked a return to their superb away form with a 3-1 win over bottom of the table side Darlington.
The Quakers took the lead in the opening five minutes thanks to a goal from top scorer Tadgh Purcell.
The Valiants looked dead and buried by half time but it was a series of half time substitutions from Micky Adams that changed Vale's fortunes. Sean Rigg replaced Craig Davies, who missed a clean cut chance in the first half while Adam Yates, who was dropped from the starting line up replaced John McCombe.
Doug Loft then replaced Rob Taylor and made his impression in minutes as he fired home. Louis Dodds made it 2-1 before Lewis Haldane finished it off with a third for the Valiants.
Purcell had a late chance for the home side only to see his shot cleared off the line by Yates.
Vale face Northampton at home on Saturday and will go into that game wtith some much needed confidence under the belts.

Quotes of the Week

Port Vale have made it into this week's BBC quotes of the week following last week's 4-0 win over Lincoln at Vale Park.
"You're supposed to be a gnome" was aimed at the vertically challenged referee who took charge of the game.
Click here to view more of the funnies overheard over the last seven days

Darlington

Port Vale make the long trip north to Darlington this evening in the hope of picking up some points on the road.
Their away form has taken a dip in form of late following Saturday's defeat at Morecambe and Adams will be looking for a response from his side after remarking they are too soft at times.
Vale will be re-united with former winger Jeff Smith although the Vale side he will remember has since been dismantled since his last meeting with his former club.
The last time these two sides met was at Vale Park in the summer where the Valiants ran out 1-0 winners thanks to a opener from striker Marc Richards. Darlington nearly went on to nick a point, until Gary Smith missed a penalty in the closing stages of the game.
Darlington prop up The Football League with just 15 points and have only won three league games at home this season so hopefully Vale can pile the pressure on.
Adams will be without Vale captain Tommy Fraser who serves the last of a two match suspension for picking up 10 bookings this season.
It will remain to be seen whether goalkeeper Joe Anyon will keep his place following defeat on Saturday.

New Trialist

Port Vale have taken on trialist Sean Kelly from Galway United.
The youngster could see his first game for the Valiants on Wednesday when the play at home in a reserve team fixture against Burton

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Morecambe

Port Vale's away record has taken a dip in form of late, their 1-0 defeat at Morecambe on Saturday was only their fourth defeat all season but looks to have put the side's play-off hopes well and truly to bed.
Morecambe took the lead via Phil Jevons on the 18th minute, after the ball had pinged around the Vale box.
Vale defender John McCombe came the closest to providing an equaliser, his sublime over-head kick was ruled out for offside.

Morecambe

Port Vale travel to Morecambe this weekend in search of another away win. The last time the Valiants hit the seaside they secured a 2-1 over Torquay and will be looking to repeat that winning formula.
Captain Tommy Fraser serves his first game of a two match suspension for picking up 10 bookings so far this season.
While Anthony Griffith returns from his suspension for the same offence.
Defender Adam Yates returns to the club he signed from over the summer and no doubt Morecambe fans and players will know what to expect.
Goalkeepr Joe Anyon looks to take his place between the sticks following the 4-0 home win over Lincoln on Tuesday.
Rob Taylor and Craig Davies will hope they showed enough in that game to also keep their places having both found themselves on the score sheet.
Marc Richards was unlucky to find himself amongst the goals on Tuesday but will look to make up for that on the coast.