Education
University of Bath.
University of Bath.
Eleven days later he played the second half of the Football League Trophy clash with Carlisle United, replacing fellow youngster Alex Gibson. Vale scored twice in six minutes to turn the game around 2–1. His final appearance was on 6 April 2002, replacing Marc Bridge-Wilkinson with eight minutes to go of a goalless home draw with Bournemouth.
He joined Southend United on a free transfer for the start of the 2002-2003 season.
He made his debut for the Third Division club on 17 August 2002, replacing Philosophy Whelan late into a 3–2 defeat to Shrewsbury Town at Roots Hall. His next match was in the League Cup First Round on 10 September, coming on for Damon Searle with the score 3–0 to Wimbledon, the score at full-time was 4–1.
He played his last game seven days later, again coming off the bench, this time replacing Neil Jenkins, in another home defeat, Kidderminster Harriers claiming a 2–1 victory. He left the club once his three-month contract expired.
Late in 2002 he joined non-league Nuneaton Borough, before quickly moving on to Corby Town.
In 2003 he joined Team Bath, staying for three years, he completed a degree program with the affiliated university – a degree in Coach Education Sports Development from the University of Bath. He spent part of 2006 with Chippenham Town before signing with Taunton Town. He was also appointed coach at the Bristol Rovers academy.
In December 2012, he joined the coaching staff at Southampton.