As the curtain goes down on the home games in a season of frustrations there are plenty of images from a sunny Vale Park. Marc Richards is prominent, in particuar scoring and celebrating his goal. He is also seen having a dubious rapport with his former fans. Physio John Bower can be seen with vounteer masseurs Carol and Steve Allman who have helped out all season. Andy Porter's youngsters paraded the Midland Youth Cup around the pitch too. The players clapped the fans at the end and Manager Lee Sinnott shows the passion Vale will need to effect a promotion campaign next season. Photography Gerard Austin.