Port Vale: Owen and Murphy leave the club
DEFENDER Gareth Owen and midfielder Darren Murphy have left Port Vale by mutual consent.
Owen, who grew up in Cheadle, has only made one start this season but has played a vital role in his job as PFA representative.
The 30-year-old was at the centre of negotiations on behalf of the squad when prospective owner Keith Ryder's takeover deal collapsed and 18 players were left without contracts.
Only Dave Artell left the club after temporary deals were drawn up and covered by the club's administrators following long and complicated talks.
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On the pitch, Owen made 129 appearances after signing from Stockport County, initially on loan, in November 2008.
Murphy, aged 27, joined in the summer and has only made three outings for Micky Adams's side, including two from the bench.
STRIKER Lee Hughes has officially joined the club this morning after he passed a medical at Vale Park.
The 36-year-old left Notts County by mutual consent yesterday and becomes Vale's third signing of the transfer window following the arrivals of Chris Birchall and Darren Purse.
Like Birchall and Purse, he has agreed a deal until the end of the season.
Comments
by Dave_Eccy
Tuesday, January 08 2013, 10:04PM
“Sad to see them go really, but I supose that's life as a professional footballer. Gaz always spoke well on the radio and played a vital part in support during a black time in Vale's history. It's a pity we never really got to see Darren play, mainly due to injuries. Good luck in whatever you do in trhe future.”
by Glennard
Tuesday, January 08 2013, 8:47PM
“Sad to see Owen leave, a top pro.”
by exminer
Tuesday, January 08 2013, 4:59PM
“Goodbye Big Gaz all the best for the future could see you back in the future as manager got the right qualities. Worked under some good managers ( Mick Adams) and the worst by a long chalk the idiot we had ( Gannon ).”