Following the tragic news of former Port Vale captain Doug Loft’s sudden passing at the age of 39, looking back at the Burton Albion v Port Vale Staffordshire derby from August 16th, 2011 (15 years ago), feels like an original, unedited testimony. This particular documented day out and subsequent match report captures the exact traits that defined Loft’s legacy, which was defined by a tireless work rate and commitment to the Vale cause
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