Port Vale: Tom Pope signs new contract as Valiants move four points clear
PORT Vale cemented their place at the top of League Two last night – and secured the future of striker Tom Pope.
Ashley Vincent's brace, which followed Lee Hughes' opener, earned a 3-0 home victory over AFC Wimbledon to leave the Valiants four points clear of Gillingham.
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Lee Hughes celebrates putting Port Vale ahead against AFC Wimbledon.
• GALLERY: Match Action: Port Vale 3 AFC Wimbledon 0
And the night became even better for Vale when 27-goal top-scorer Pope signed a new contract until the summer of 2015.
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"I've made no secret of my desire to stay and I'm really pleased we have come to an agreement on a new deal," said Pope.
"I know people have been talking about my goal tally this season, but that's down to the style we play and how all of the players work for each other.
"The gaffer has put a lot of faith in me and I'm really pleased I have been able to repay that."
Boss Micky Adams added: "Everyone can recognise the contribution of Tom this season, both as a goalscorer and through his hard work.
"That contribution has been rightly rewarded and I welcome the opportunity to work with him for the remainder of this season and beyond."
Adams was also delighted with last night's victory, which left the Valiants 12 points clear of fourth-placed Burton Albion in their bid to seal automatic promotion.
"Going that far clear of the play-off places has certainly given us something to hang on to," he explained.
"It's for other teams to catch us now, and that might not be as easy as it seems.
"We're playing with such confidence at the moment and it doesn't seem to matter who we play, we'll give anyone a game.
"We're confident, but not cocky, and there's a steely determination in the squad to see the job through.
"I'm not bothered whether we're first, second or third as long as we're promoted."
And Adams was quick to hail the firepower within his squad these days.
Vincent's goals were his first since November, while Hughes now has four in four matches since joining the club.
"It's nice to see the goals being shared around," he said.
"Our firepower is terrific, but we can't take our forward play for granted."
Match report: Pages 46&47
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by doubty
Thursday, February 07 2013, 4:53PM
“Sorry about that. It said the post below had not been submitted, so tried again, twice, then gave up. And then it appears 3 times.”
by doubty
Thursday, February 07 2013, 11:18AM
“Nice one Glennard. That made me laugh nearly as much as a Sjoke (nil) fan trying to teach Vale about football. How's your neck kjhgfd, watching all that total hoofball? Ha ha. Fact: our reserve goalkeeper has scored the same number of goals as Owen. Now, go back to your usual argument of, we have more fans than you, because that's why we all pay our money at the turnstiles isn't it, to watch the crowd?”
by doubty
Thursday, February 07 2013, 11:18AM
“Nice one Glennard. That made me laugh nearly as much as a Sjoke (nil) fan trying to teach Vale about football. How's your neck kjhgfd, watching all that total hoofball? Ha ha. Fact: our reserve goalkeeper has scored the same number of goals as Owen. Now, go back to your usual argument of, we have more fans than you, because that's why we all pay our money at the turnstiles isn't it, to watch the crowd?”
by doubty
Thursday, February 07 2013, 11:17AM
“Nice one Glennard. That made me laugh nearly as much as a Sjoke (nil) fan trying to teach Vale about football. How's your neck kjhgfd, watching all that total hoofball? Ha ha. Fact: our reserve goalkeeper has scored the same number of goals as Owen. Now, go back to your usual argument of, we have more fans than you, because that's why we all pay our money at the turnstiles isn't it, to watch the crowd?”
by Glennard
Wednesday, February 06 2013, 10:46PM
“The thing is, "kjhgfu", punctuation usually helps to convey meaning. I suppose in the case of your inane, immature ramblings it does not make a lot of difference.
To be honest, I assumed you didn't bother with it; either because you had trouble finding and hitting the smaller keys with your one fat typing finger, or you weren't concentrating fully because of what you were doing with your other hand.”
by Nicko12324
Wednesday, February 06 2013, 10:41PM
“Hahahahahahahahah...Vale games boring....hahahahahahahahhahahah...compared to watching paint dry at the Sch..Britt???? You've got to laugh.......you muppet, kjhgfd! Get ready for another thrilling 0-0 with no shots on target on Satdee.....it will be a Pulis epic extravaganza of attacking "Total football", I'm sure..hahahahahhahahahhhahahh..theyt a cracker!”
by mrdoulton
Wednesday, February 06 2013, 6:42PM
“see SJOKE fans have not got better that comment on vale...... now that is truly funny”
by mrdoulton
Wednesday, February 06 2013, 6:41PM
“see SJOKE fans have not got better that comment on vale...... now that is truly funny”
by kjhgfd
Wednesday, February 06 2013, 5:11PM
“algy7
another vale fan who can read but then again vale games are so boring you take a comic to read goes with the other 11 comics on the pitch led by jump ship adams”
by kjhgfd
Wednesday, February 06 2013, 5:08PM
“hey glen soft boy
typical vale fan i dont use puntuation marks most of you vale fans cant read who helped you out your english teacher now get ofline and do your homework sunshine ha ha”