Tooley's Take

09/15/2024 05:47 AM

Phil Tooley takes a look at the game and its context   Port Vale 1 Chesterfield 0 League Two Game #6 It was great to renew the rivalry in the (heavenly) Motorhead derby; Burslem-born Lemmy Kilmister versus Hasland's very own Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor, and on this occasion, it was the lead singer out in front and the drummer behind as Port Vale came out on top in the ace of grades.  You have to say, the hosts were the better side on the day, they aced a Grade B. Darren Moore's side missed out on an A Grade as we never were never really educated in how good, or not, their keeper was. Connor Riley juggled a bit early on, whacked a clearance into Armando Dobra then caught a couple, but there was no interest to be earned as there was no saving.  As for Town, sadly a re-sit will be needed. Grade F. Too much failing with passing, speed of thought, speed of action, possession in the final third, crossing and shooting. They scraped a Grade C with defending, a good job as, early on in particular, Vale did a lot of attacking, but the back line and […]