Port Vale manager Jon Brady cautious on Ben Garrity's return from injury
Port Vale manager Jon Brady says the club will take a slow but steady approach to talismanic skipper Ben Garrity's fitness. The captain signed a new deal this summer but his influence has been hit by a succession of injuries over the last two seasons.
Garrity has not featured in Vale's pre-season campaign so far and speaking after Port Vale's 1-0 friendly win over Real Murcia Brady told the media team: “Ben is going to be a slower process and we’re making sure that he is going to be so strong throughout the season. Just making sure we take our time on it and build him and he’ll have a slower process than others.”
A fit Garrity is undoubtedly an asset – he was player of the year and netted twelve times as Vale were promoted in 2022 and he was also named player of the year for a second time in 2024.
Port Vale currently sit 22nd in League One, 42 points from the top, with a goal difference of -25. They are 61 points behind leaders Lincoln and their next fixture is away to Rotherham on January 9, 2027.
What happened?
Port Vale manager Jon Brady has spoken about the club's cautious approach to Ben Garrity's return from injury.
Why it matters for Port Vale
Garrity's influence has been hit by a succession of injuries over the last two seasons, but he remains an important asset for the club.
What comes next?
Port Vale will continue to take a slow but steady approach to Garrity's fitness, with the captain expected to make a gradual return to the team.
