A quick round-up of what's happening in Stoke-on-Trent today, with links to the original coverage.
“Not up to where we need him to be” – Port Vale manager’s update on absent Liverpool loanee — Port Vale manager Jon Brady says Liverpool loanee Keyrol Figueroa is not yet at the required standard for first-team involvement. (OneValeFan)
Opinion: have Vale moved forward (or backwards) from last season? — Some analysts suggest Port Vale may be weaker this season than the team that was relegated last campaign. (OneValeFan)