Jamie Smith hopes Blackpool thumping can give lowly Port Vale a confidence boost

Press Association Sport Thu, 1 January 2026 at 6:34 pm UTC·2 min read Port Vale interim head coach Jamie Smith is hopeful the 5-1 victory over 10-man Blackpool can give his side confidence going forward. Tom Bloxham had given the Seasiders the lead after 26 minutes, but the direction of the contest changed following a red card for James Husband in first-half stoppage time.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Jayden Stockley, George Byers, Jaheim Headley, Devante Cole and...