Welcome to The First Word as Wanderers aim to be pitch perfect at Port Vale!

After a couple of frustrating draws, the Whites face a potential banana skin against a side sitting bottom of League One, but who have proven they are no pushovers with a remarkable FA Cup run.

Hear from Steven Schumacher and Chris Forino, plus Russ Pollitt drops by to share his thoughts on the past week at Wanderers.

It's The First Word.... The start to your matchday in podcast form!

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