With Ron paying off the taxman on Wednesday with half a million quid, Blues took to the field with renewed vigour, a spring in their step and determined to start the season afresh ….
First half and it’s Vale who are on top, and Blues reach halfo without registering a shot on target, 0-0 halfo.
Second half and it’s the halfo hoodoo striking as Pope heads home on 48mins, and repeats the move again on 64mins. Blues stutter to the final whistle, with Vale manager saying that they could’ve had six or seven. Painful for the Shrimpers fans as there is no sign of a let up and Moley now coming under pressure.