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A solitary second half goal from Nathan Smith was enough to earn Darrell Clarke’s side three points in challenging and blustery conditions.
Port Vale fell to a 2-1 home defeat to League One side Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday evening. Although the Valiants walked away empty handed, there was plenty for the players, staff and the returning fans to take from the game.
Following a week-long training camp, Darrell Clarke’s side are back in action as they welcome newly-relegated League One side Sheffield Wednesday to Vale Park on Tuesday evening.
The Valiants play host to Chris Hughton’s Nottingham Forest on Saturday, where the Burslem side will hope to build on previous pre-season performances – this time against Championship opposition.
On Monday morning Port Vale released their retained list. Players including Tom Conlon, Nathan Smith and David Worrall all staying for the 2021/22 campaign, however experienced fan-favourites were let go including veteran goalkeeper Scott Brown as well as the club’s leading post-war goalscorer, Tom Pope.