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2007–08 Port Vale F.C. season

Port Vale
2007–08 season
OwnerValiant 2001
ChairmanBill Bratt
ManagerMartin Foyle
(until 26 September)
Dean Glover
(caretaker 26 September – 5 November)
Lee Sinnott
(from 5 November)
StadiumVale Park
Football League One23rd (38 Points)
FA CupSecond Round
(knocked out by Chasetown)
League CupFirst Round
(knocked out by Wrexham)
Football League TrophyPreliminary Round
(knocked out by Morecambe)
Player of the YearPaul Harsley
Top goalscorerLeague: Luke Rodgers (9)
All: Luke Rodgers (12)
Highest home attendance7,908 vs. Leeds United, 15 March 2008
Lowest home attendance2,730 vs. Morecambe, 10 November 2007
Average home league attendance4,417
Biggest win3–0 vs. Cheltenham Town, 2 October 2007
Biggest defeat0–6 vs. Swindon Town, 19 April 2008

The 2007–08 season was Port Vale's 96th season of football in the English Football League, and fourth-successive season in League One. The season began under manager Martin Foyle, but following a series of disappointing results, he departed in September. Dean Glover briefly served as caretaker before Lee Sinnott took over in November. Despite several loan signings, Vale struggled throughout the season, finishing second-from-bottom with 38 points, resulting in relegation to League Two.

In cup competitions, the club faced early exits. They were eliminated in the Second Round of the FA Cup by Southern League side Chasetown, a club five divisions below Vale. In both the League Cup and the Football League Trophy, Vale were knocked out in the First Round, each time following a penalty shoot-out defeat. Throughout the season, there was a significant turnover of players as Sinnott attempted to rebuild the squad in preparation for a promotion push the following season.

On the field, Luke Rodgers emerged as the club's top scorer, netting 12 goals in all competitions, with 9 in the league. Midfielder Paul Harsley was named Player of the Year for his consistent performances. The season was marked by a 6–0 home defeat to Swindon Town in April, highlighting the challenges faced throughout the campaign. Average home league attendance stood at 4,417, with the highest being 7,908 against Leeds United in March, and the lowest at 2,730 against Morecambe in November.

Manager Martin Foyle left the club in September.
Player of the Year Paul Harsley left at the end of the season.
Danny Whitaker played 45 games but left at the end of the season.

Overview

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League One

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The pre-season saw Martin Foyle sign Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Keith Lowe on a season-long loan,[1] and both Paul Edwards and Craig Rocastle from Oldham Athletic.[2] He also signed Marc Richards from Barnsley,[3] as well as Shane Tudor and Justin Miller from Leyton Orient. Calum Willock also joined on a short-term deal,[4] as did Southampton loanee David McGoldrick,[5] and Chester City's veteran defender Ashley Westwood.[6] However, an audacious attempt to land Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler failed.[7]

The season started with just five points in the opening six games, with just one goal scored from open play. The solitary win came at AFC Bournemouth, with Luke Rodgers scoring the solitary goal of the game.[8] A few games into the season Akpo Sodje was sold to Sheffield Wednesday for an undisclosed fee.[9] With only two disappointing mid-table finishes to his name, and with Vale lying 23rd in the league, Foyle left the club by mutual consent on 26 September.[10] Caretaker manager Dean Glover was disappointed with the players, comparing them to a pub team.[11]

In October, Glover signed teenage midfielder Will Atkinson joined on loan from Hull City and left-back Adam Eckersley on loan from Manchester United.[12] On 5 November, Farsley Celtic manager Lee Sinnott was appointed as the new Vale boss.[13] This decision caused Dean Glover to consider his position at the club,[14] though he eventually chose to remain as Sinnott's assistant.[15] Sinnott warned of big changes at the club.[16] Young defender Charlie O'Loughlin was then loaned out to Nantwich Town, and Shane Tudor was sent out on loan to Shrewsbury Town.[17] Arriving at the club were midfielders Mark Salmon (Wolverhampton Wanderers) and Marc Laird (Manchester City) on short loan deals.[18][19]

In January, goalkeeper Mark Goodlad was forced to retire due to injury,[20] and young Joe Anyon faced criticism from the fans for his performances.[21] Adam Eckersley then returned to the club after his release from Manchester United, as Sinnott's first non-loan signing.[22] Sinnott then signed Dave Mulligan from Scunthorpe United on a short-term contract. Midfielder David Howland also arrived on loan from Birmingham City,[23] and would join the club permanently at the end of the season.[24] Fellow Birmingham player Krystian Pearce also signed on loan,[25] though would impress enough to win a longer stay with Birmingham. Sinnott then raided another Birmingham club, this time Aston Villa, to bring Australian teenager Chris Herd on a one-month loan,[26] as well as Swedish youngster Tobias Mikaelsson.[27] He also allowed Rocastle to join Gillingham on a two-week loan.[28] Sinnott also completed the signings of Chasetown pair Chris Slater and Kyle Perry, who left their jobs to become full-time professional footballers.[29]

In February, O'Loughlin was loaned out to Hinckley United. On 2 February, Vale twice took the lead away at Bristol Rovers only to lose the game 3–2 from two late goals, whilst Herd was shown a straight red card shortly before full-time.[30] After the club lost a 2–0 lead at Victoria Park to lose 3–2 against Hartlepool United, club legend Jon McCarthy questioned the team's mental strength.[31] Relegation could have been confirmed on 5 April, however, the team rallied to a 3–2 win at promotion-chasing Brighton & Hove Albion with Richards scoring a brace.[32] Craig Rocastle's contract was terminated by mutual consent. He moved to play for Greek club Thrasyvoulos.[33] Teenage goalkeeper Chris Martin made his debut on 19 April, as Vale were on the end of a 6–0 defeat by Swindon Town at The County Ground.[34] Despite just two defeats in the final ten games of the season, Vale had long been relegated.

They finished in 23rd place with 38 points, above Luton Town only because the "Hatters" were hit with a ten-point deduction. Vale were twelve points behind Crewe Alexandra, who finished one place above the relegation zone. Luke Rodgers was the club's top scorer with twelve goals in all competitions. There was a distinct lack of goals in the side, though their goals conceded tally of 81 was the highest in the league.

At the end of the season there was an exodus of players: Robin Hulbert (Darlington);[35] Colin Miles (Woking);[36] Jason Talbot (Livingston);[37] Mark McGregor (Altrincham);[38] Joe Cardle (Airdrie United);[39] Adam Eckersley (Horsens);[40] Dave Mulligan (Wellington Phoenix);[41] Justin Miller (Chelmsford City);[42] Charlie O'Loughlin (Nantwich Town);[43] as well as club captain George Pilkington (Luton Town).[44] Sinnott claimed this cull was necessary to turn the club around.[45] Danny Whitaker rejected Vale's contract offer,[46] and their revised offer,[47][48] to move off to Oldham Athletic.[49] Player of the Year Paul Harsley also turned down a new deal, and instead signed with Chesterfield.[50] Marc Richards discussed a £100,000 move to Cheltenham Town,[51] though chose to stay in Burslem.

Finances

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The club had to make monthly repayments of around £19,000 for a £2.25 million loan from the local council in 2005.[52] The club's shirt sponsorship came from Sennheiser.

Cup competitions

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In the FA Cup, Sinnott's first cup game in charge saw Vale take revenge on Morecambe with a 2–0 win at Vale Park,[53] to give the "Valiants" what seemed to be an easy second round tie with Southern League side Chasetown (an eighth tier team 101 league places below them).[54] Vale sacrificed a one-goal lead over the amateurs to limp to a 1–1 draw at Vale Park, after conceding from a 40 yards (37 m) free kick taken by trainee accountant Mark Branch.[55][56] Chasetown then made a giant-killing with a late goal on their home ground, after Luke Rodgers missed two penalties.[57]

In the League Cup, Vale exited in the first round after losing to League Two side Wrexham 5–3 on penalties, following a 1–1 home draw.[58]

In the Football League Trophy, Vale were beaten on penalties by a League Two side for the second time in the season, this time after a 2–2 draw with Morecambe at Christie Park. Caretaker manager Dean Glover likened his side to a "pub team".[59]

Marc Richards rejected a £100,000 move to Cheltenham Town.

Results

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Football League One

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League table

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Main article: 2007–08 Football League
Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
20 Crewe Alexandra 46 12 14 20 47 65 −18 50
21 AFC Bournemouth (R) 46 17 7 22 62 72 −10 48[a] Relegation to Football League Two
22 Gillingham (R) 46 11 13 22 44 73 −29 46
23 Port Vale (R) 46 9 11 26 47 81 −34 38
24 Luton Town (R) 46 11 10 25 43 63 −20 33[a]
Updated to match(es) played on 3 May 2008. Source: The Football League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Luton and Bournemouth deducted 10 points each for entering administration.

Results by matchday

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Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546
GroundHAHAAHAHHAHAHAHAHAAHAHHAAHAHHAHAHAHAAHAHHAHAHA
ResultDLLWDLLLWLLLWLLDLLWDLDLLLWLLDLDLLLLLWDLWWWDLDD
Position7172217142022222122232322232322232421222324242424232324242424242424242424242424242323232323
Points11145555888811111112121215161617171717202020212122222222222225262629323536363738
Source: Statto[60]
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

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11 August 2007 1 Port Vale 1–1 Bristol Rovers Burslem
Rodgers pen' Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 6,808
18 August 2007 2 Yeovil Town 1–0 Port Vale Yeovil
Report Stadium: Huish Park
Attendance: 5,071
25 August 2007 3 Port Vale 0–2 Hartlepool United Burslem
Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 3,978
1 September 2007 4 AFC Bournemouth 0–1 Port Vale Bournemouth
Report Rodgers Stadium: Dean Court
Attendance: 5,444
8 September 2007 5 Walsall 0–0 Port Vale Walsall
Report Stadium: Bescot Stadium
Attendance: 4,967
15 September 2007 6 Port Vale 0–2 Nottingham Forest Burslem
Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 6,521
22 September 2007 7 Luton Town 2–1 Port Vale Luton
Report Rodgers Stadium: Kenilworth Road
Attendance: 6,084
29 September 2007 8 Port Vale 1–2 Southend United Burslem
Rodgers pen' Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 3,969
2 October 2007 9 Port Vale 3–0 Cheltenham Town Burslem
McGoldrick
Edwards
Rocastle 		Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 3,102
6 October 2007 10 Northampton Town 2–1 Port Vale Northampton
Report McGoldrick Stadium: Sixfields Stadium
Attendance: 4,755
13 October 2007 11 Port Vale 0–1 Brighton & Hove Albion Burslem
Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 3,490
20 October 2007 12 Leyton Orient 3–1 Port Vale Leyton, East London
Report Rodgers Stadium: Brisbane Road
Attendance: 4,555
27 October 2007 13 Port Vale 2–1 Swindon Town Burslem
Rodgers pen'
Whitaker 		Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 4,013
3 November 2007 14 Huddersfield Town 3–1 Port Vale Huddersfield
Report Rodgers Stadium: Kirklees Stadium
Attendance: 8,555
6 November 2007 15 Port Vale 0–1 Crewe Alexandra Burslem
Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 5,329
17 November 2007 16 Oldham Athletic 1–1 Port Vale Oldham
Report Willock Stadium: Boundary Park
Attendance: 5,097
24 November 2007 17 Port Vale 1–3 Doncaster Rovers Burslem
Pilkington Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 4,581
4 December 2007 18 Leeds United 3–0 Port Vale Beeston, Leeds
Report Stadium: Elland Road
Attendance: 20,301
8 December 2007 19 Gillingham 1–2 Port Vale Gillingham, Kent
Report Willock
King og'		 Stadium: Priestfield Stadium
Attendance: 7,001
15 December 2007 20 Port Vale 0–0 Tranmere Rovers Burslem
Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 3,604
22 December 2007 21 Nottingham Forest 2–0 Port Vale Nottingham
Report Stadium: City Ground
Attendance: 21,407
26 December 2007 22 Port Vale 1–1 Walsall Burslem
Laird Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 6,029
29 December 2007 23 Port Vale 1–2 Luton Town Burslem
Willock Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 4,224
2 January 2008 24 Cheltenham Town 1–0 Port Vale Cheltenham
Report Stadium: Whaddon Road
Attendance: 3,221
5 January 2008 25 Carlisle United 3–2 Port Vale Carlisle
Report Harsley
Willock 		Stadium: Brunton Park
Attendance: 6,313
12 January 2008 26 Port Vale 3–1 Millwall Burslem
Lowe
Whitaker 		Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 3,724
19 January 2008 27 Swansea City 2–0 Port Vale Swansea
Report Stadium: Liberty Stadium
Attendance: 12,310
26 January 2008 28 Port Vale 1–3 AFC Bournemouth Burslem
Pilkington Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 4,047
29 January 2008 29 Port Vale 2–2 Yeovil Town Burslem
Eckersley
Edwards 		Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 2,869
2 February 2008 30 Bristol Rovers 3–2 Port Vale Bristol
Report Harsley pen'
Lowe 		Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 6,927
9 February 2008 31 Port Vale 1–1 Carlisle United Burslem
Harsley pen' Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 4,221
12 February 2008 32 Hartlepool United 3–2 Port Vale Hartlepool
Report Herd Stadium: Victoria Park
Attendance: 3,630
16 February 2008 33 Port Vale 0–2 Swansea City Burslem
Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 4,347
23 February 2008 34 Millwall 3–0 Port Vale Bermondsey, Southwark
Report Stadium: The Den
Attendance: 7,775
1 March 2008 35 Port Vale 0–3 Oldham Athletic Burslem
Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 3,715
8 March 2008 36 Doncaster Rovers 2–1 Port Vale Doncaster
Report Whitaker Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 8,040
11 March 2008 37 Crewe Alexandra 0–2 Port Vale Crewe
Report Harsley pen'
Rodgers 		Stadium: Gresty Road
Attendance: 5,229
15 March 2008 38 Port Vale 3–3 Leeds United Burslem
Harsley pen'
Whitaker
Rodgers 		Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 7,908
20 March 2008 39 Tranmere Rovers 2–0 Port Vale Prenton
Report Stadium: Prenton Park
Attendance: 6,484
24 March 2008 40 Port Vale 2–1 Gillingham Burslem
Richards
Whitaker 		Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 3,157
29 March 2008 41 Port Vale 2–1 Leyton Orient Burslem
Richards
Howland 		Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 3,252
5 April 2008 42 Brighton & Hove Albion 2–3 Port Vale Brighton
Report Richards
Whitaker 		Stadium: Withdean Stadium
Attendance: 7,741
12 April 2008 43 Port Vale 0–0 Huddersfield Town Burslem
Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 4,150
19 April 2008 44 Swindon Town 6–0 Port Vale Swindon
Report Stadium: County Ground
Attendance: 7,361
26 April 2008 45 Port Vale 2–2 Northampton Town Burslem
Richards
Glover 		Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 4,556
3 May 2008 46 Southend United 1–1 Port Vale Southend-on-Sea
Report Mulligan Stadium: Roots Hall
Attendance: 9,292

FA Cup

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Main article: 2007–08 FA Cup
10 November 2007 R1 Morecambe 0–2 Port Vale Morecambe
Report Pilkington
Willock 		Stadium: Christie Park
Attendance: 2,730
2 December 2007 R2 Port Vale 1–1 Chasetown Burslem
Rodgers Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 5,875
12 December 2007 Replay Chasetown 1–0 Port Vale Chasetown
Report Stadium: Scholars Ground
Attendance: 1,986

League Cup

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Main article: 2007–08 Football League Cup
14 August 2007 R1 Port Vale 1–1
(3–5 p)		 Wrexham Burslem
Rodgers pen' Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 2,916

Football League Trophy

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Main article: 2007–08 Football League Trophy
9 October 2007 R1 Morecambe 2–2
(4–2 p)		 Port Vale Morecambe
Report Miller
Rodgers 		Stadium: Christie Park
Attendance: 1,644
Chris Slater was signed from Chasetown.
Kyle Perry was signed from Chasetown.
Chris Martin conceded six goals on his debut.

Player statistics

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Appearances and goals

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Key to positions: GK – Goalkeeper; DF – Defender; MF – Midfielder; FW – Forward
Pos. # Name League Two FA Cup League Cup Football League Trophy Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
DF 2 England George Pilkington 45 2 3 1 1 0 1 0 50 3
DF 3 England Jason Talbot 25 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 29 0
MF 4 England Robin Hulbert 22 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 24 0
DF 5 England Keith Lowe 28 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 31 3
MF 7 England Shane Tudor 14 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 17 0
MF 8 England Paul Harsley 41 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 42 5
FW 9 England Marc Richards 29 5 1 0 1 0 1 0 32 5
FW 10 England Luke Rodgers 36 9 3 1 1 1 1 1 41 12
MF 11 England Paul Edwards 25 2 2 0 1 0 1 0 29 2
GK 12 England Joe Anyon 44 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 49 0
MF 14 England Danny Whitaker 41 7 3 0 1 0 1 0 45 7
FW 15 South Africa Justin Miller 14 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 16 1
MF 16 England Ross Davidson 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
MF 17 Grenada Craig Rocastle 23 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 27 1
DF 18 England Colin Miles 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 0
MF 19 England Joe Cardle 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
DF 20 England Adam Eckersley 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 1
FW 21 England Danny Glover 15 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 16 1
DF 22 England Luke Prosser 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
DF 23 England Charlie O'Loughlin 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
FW 24 England Kyle Perry 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0
DF 25 England Danny Edwards 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
GK 26 England Chris Martin 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
FW 27 Northern Ireland James Lawrie 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
MF 28 New Zealand Dave Mulligan 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 1
DF 29 England Chris Slater 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
MF 32 England Simon Richman 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
MF 34 Northern Ireland David Howland 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 1
MF England Luke Chapman 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
DF England Mitchell Hanson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Players that left the club mid-season:
GK 1 England Mark Goodlad 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DF 6 England Richard Walker 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DF 16 England Mark McGregor 20 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 23 0
FW 20 England Akpo Sodje 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
DF 20 England Ashley Westwood 12 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 14 0
FW 24 Saint Kitts and Nevis Calum Willock 15 3 3 1 1 0 1 0 20 4
FW 25 Republic of Ireland David McGoldrick 17 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 18 2
MF 25 Australia Chris Herd 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 2
MF 27 England Will Atkinson 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
MF 28 Republic of Ireland Mark Salmon 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
MF 29 Scotland Marc Laird 7 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 10 1
FW 33 Sweden Tobias Mikaelsson 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
DF 35 Barbados Krystian Pearce 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0

Top scorers

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Place Position Nation Number Name EFL League One FA Cup EFL Cup EFL Trophy Total
1 FW  England 10 Luke Rodgers 9 1 1 1 12
2 MF  England 14 Danny Whitaker 7 0 0 0 7
3 MF  England 8 Paul Harsley 5 0 0 0 5
– FW  England 9 Marc Richards 5 0 0 0 5
5 FW  Saint Kitts and Nevis 24 Calum Willock 3 1 0 0 4
6 DF  England 5 Keith Lowe 3 0 0 0 3
– DF  England 2 George Pilkington 2 1 0 0 3
8 MF  Australia 25 Chris Herd 2 0 0 0 2
– FW  Ireland 25 David McGoldrick 2 0 0 0 2
– MF  England 11 Paul Edwards 2 0 0 0 2
11 DF  England 20 Adam Eckersley 1 0 0 0 1
– MF  Grenada 17 Craig Rocastle 1 0 0 0 1
– MF  New Zealand 28 Dave Mulligan 1 0 0 0 1
– MF  Scotland 29 Marc Laird 1 0 0 0 1
– MF  Northern Ireland 34 David Howland 1 0 0 0 1
– FW  South Africa 15 Justin Miller 0 0 0 1 1
– FW  England 21 Danny Glover 1 0 0 0 0
– – – – Own goals 1 0 0 0 1
TOTALS 47 3 1 2 53

Transfers

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Transfers in

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Date from Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
May 2007 DF South Africa Justin Miller Leyton Orient Free transfer [61]
May 2007 MF England Shane Tudor Leyton Orient Free transfer [61]
June 2007 DF England Paul Edwards Oldham Athletic Free transfer [61]
June 2007 FW England Marc Richards Barnsley Free transfer [61]
June 2007 FW Grenada Craig Rocastle Oldham Athletic Free transfer [61]
August 2007 FW Saint Kitts and Nevis Calum Willock Brentford Free transfer [61]
January 2008 DF England Adam Eckersley Manchester United Free transfer [61]
January 2008 FW New Zealand Dave Mulligan Scunthorpe United Free transfer [61]
January 2008 FW England Kyle Perry Chasetown 'nominal' [61]
January 2008 DF England Chris Slater Chasetown 'nominal' [61]

Transfers out

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Date from Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
August 2007 FW England Akpo Sodje Sheffield Wednesday Undisclosed (£300,000) [61][62]
2 January 2008 GK England Mark Goodlad Retired [61]
January 2008 FW England Luke Rodgers Yeovil Town Mutual consent [61]
January 2008 DF England Richard Walker Macclesfield Town Released [61]
January 2008 FW Saint Kitts and Nevis Calum Willock Stevenage Borough Released [61]
April 2008 DF England Adam Eckersley Denmark Horsens Free transfer [61]
April 2008 MF England Robin Hulbert Darlington Released [61]
April 2008 DF England Mark McGregor Altrincham Released [61]
April 2008 DF England Colin Miles Woking Released [61]
April 2008 DF South Africa Justin Miller Chelmsford City Released [61]
April 2008 FW New Zealand Dave Mulligan New Zealand Wellington Phoenix Released [61]
April 2008 DF England Charlie O'Loughlin Nantwich Town Released [61]
April 2008 FW Grenada Craig Rocastle Greece Thrasyvoulos Mutual consent [61]
May 2008 MF England Joe Cardle Scotland Airdrie United Released [61]
May 2008 MF England Paul Harsley Chesterfield Bosman transfer [61]
June 2008 MF England Danny Whitaker Oldham Athletic Bosman transfer [61]
July 2008 DF England Jason Talbot Scotland Livingston Free transfer [61]
August 2008 DF England George Pilkington Luton Town Free transfer [61]

Loans in

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Date from Position Nationality Name From Date to Ref.
20 July 2007 DF England Keith Lowe Wolverhampton Wanderers End of season [61]
30 August 2007 DF England Ashley Westwood Chester City 5 December 2007 [61]
31 August 2007 FW Republic of Ireland David McGoldrick Southampton 1 January 2008 [61]
12 October 2007 DF England Adam Eckersley Manchester United 12 November 2007 [61]
31 August 2007 MF Australia Chris Herd Aston Villa 12 March 2008 [61]
12 October 2007 MF England Will Atkinson Hull City 12 November 2007 [61]
8 November 2007 MF Scotland Marc Laird Manchester City 1 January 2008 [61]
22 November 2007 MF Republic of Ireland Mark Salmon Wolverhampton Wanderers 6 January 2008 [61]
17 January 2008 MF Sweden Tobias Mikaelsson Aston Villa 17 February 2008 [61]
23 January 2008 MF Northern Ireland David Howland Birmingham City 23 April 2008 [61]
31 January 2008 DF Barbados Krystian Pearce Birmingham City 18 April 2008 [25]
27 March 2008 DF England Mitchell Hanson Derby County 29 April 2008 [61]

Loans out

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Date from Position Nationality Name To Date to Ref.
19 November 2007 MF England Shane Tudor Shrewsbury Town 19 December 2007 [61]
November 2007 DF England Charlie O'Loughlin Nantwich Town November 2007 [61]
2008 DF England Luke Prosser Leigh RMI 2008 [61]
25 November 2007 FW England Luke Rodgers Yeovil Town 9 January 2008 [61]
10 January 2008 FW Grenada Craig Rocastle Gillingham 27 January 2008 [61]
February 2008 DF England Charlie O'Loughlin Hinckley United 2008 [61]

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