Port Vale to monitor Tom Pope ahead of Forest Green clash
Posted Thursday, March 21, 2019 by PA
Port Vale are monitoring the fitness of captain and top scorer Tom Pope on a daily basis ahead of their Sky Bet League Two clash with Forest Green.
Pope sustained a knee injury in the goalless draw with Notts County on March 2 and has been missing since.
In his absence the Valiants have registered two wins and a draw, in the process scoring five goals, to prove they can flourish without their most dangerous marksman.
“At the moment it’s a day to day thing. He’s desperate to get out there and play his part,” assistant boss Dave Kevan said.
Forest Green defender Lee Collins is a doubt for the clash after missing the 1-1 draw with Carlisle due to an unspecified injury.
Collins was replaced by Udoka Godwin-Malife after picking up a knock in the midweek game against Colchester.
Also missing is James Montgomery, who continues to be troubled by a bad back.
“We’ve just got to keep churning results out and keep getting points to get the total ticking along,” boss Mark Cooper said.
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