By Jon McCormack: Crewe Alexandra manager Dario Gradi claims defender Gareth Owen appears to have changed his decision to leave Port Vale.

Owen looked set to join Gradi’s team after shaking hands with the manager over a contract.

By James Scragg: Dario Gradi was left bemused with his forwards after a goalless draw at Gresty Road against Accrington Stanley.

Normally high scoring Crewe created few chances during a stalemate which has dented the Alex’s play-off hopes.

By Lloyd Reddin: Dario Gradi has taken the blame for Crewe’s crucial penalty miss that could cost them a play off place.

The Alex’s top goalscorer Clayton Donaldson had the chance to level the game but saw his penalty well saved by Macclesfield keeper Jose Veiga, after the striker was fouled by Nat Brown.

By Tom Donlan: Crewe Alexandra will be looking to put a disappointing week behind them when they travel to Gillingham in League Two.

After a disappointing 2-1 loss to Blue Square Premier side Tamworth in the first round of the FA Cup and a 3-1 defeat at League One Carlisle in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy, the Railwaymen now find themselves with just the league to concentrate on.

By Tom Fairhurst: Crewe Alexandra defender Adam Dugdale has been praised by boss Dario Gradi for showing leadership qualities and potential as a captain.

Dugdale made his first start for Crewe last night (November) since he rejoined them on a six-month contract in the summer from Telford United.

By Aaran Dehal: Port Vale will be looking for their first win in October as they welcome rivals Crewe Alexandra to Vale Park.

The eagerly anticipated derby clash tomorrow will see the best defence in League Two against the best attack as Vale look to end a run of five games without a win.

By Sam Morris: Port Vale are aiming to end their recent slump in form while Crewe Alexandra look to win their first game in five league encounters.

By Joe Finnerty: Crewe Alexandra striker Calvin Zola turned down a loan move to Shrewsbury because there was no guarantee of a permanent deal at the end of it but is still on the market.

By Ted Woodward and Jonathon Doubtfire: Crewe look set to give a late fitness test to top scorer Shaun Miller ahead of their League Two fixture against Torquay United.

By Sam Morris: Table-topping Port Vale are looking to extend their 100 per cent away record when they travel to Oxford United.