Source: Team_Talk
Valiants boss waits on defender
The right-back is struggling with a groin injury and manager Micky Adams will assess his condition over the next 24 hours.[LNB]Yates was forced off at half-time in Tuesday's crucial 2-1 win over Bradford, a result which sent Vale back to winning ways as their inconsistent run continues to blight their play-off push.[LNB]The Burslem outfit are six points outside the top seven having alternated victory and defeat in each of their last eight games.[LNB]Joe Anyon is certain to remain in goal after Adams kept faith in him for the victory over the Bantams following his mistake in the 3-1 loss to Northampton, meaning the keeper will return to Saltergate for the first time since breaking his leg there last season.[LNB]Midfielder Dave Howland (knee) and striker Geoff Horsfield (calf) remain out.[LNB][LNB]
