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Griffith happy to play in defence

Anthony Griffith
Griffith signed on a free transfer from Doncaster in June

Port Vale midfielder Anthony Griffith has insisted he is happy to play at right-back after a confident display there against Bournemouth on Saturday.

Griffith moved from midfield to cover for the suspended Sam Stockley in the back four in the 3-1 win at Vale Park.

He told BBC Radio Stoke: "I told the fans and the gaffer I would do a job anywhere in the team.

"I could have still played in midfield, but then we would have had a problem at right-back, so I was happy to do it."

Griffith has been an ever-present for Vale so far this season, following his free transfer from Doncaster Rovers in June.

The 21-year-old is turning his attentions to a possible trip to Wembley in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy, having missed out on an appearance there in the League One play-off final with his previous club.

Vale take on Stockport at Edgeley Park in the first round on Tuesday, and Griffith says a good cup run will be a welcome bonus.

"We're concentrating on the league because that's the main aim, but it's a good little cup to have a run-in," he said.

"I didn't play when Doncaster got to Wembley because I was on loan at the time.

"It would be a dream come true for me to go there, and it would be a special occasion for all of the lads."


see also
Port Vale 3-1 Bournemouth
30 Aug 08 |  League Two
New signings ready to go for Vale
09 May 08 |  Port Vale
First summer signings for Sinnott
29 Apr 08 |  Port Vale


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