He joined Port Vale of League One on an end-of-season loan on 31 January. On 28 February a high-tackle on Scunthorpe's Richard Hinds resulted in Talbot being sent off. At the end of the season he joined Port Vale on a free transfer, after Mansfield manager Peter Shirtliff made it clear his time at Field Mill was over.
On January 31st, he joined Port Vale on loan from Mansfield. On February 28th, a tackle on Scunthorpe's Richard Hinds resulted in Talbot being sent off. At the end of the season, he transferred to Port Vale for free after Mansfield manager Peter Shirtliff decided his time at Field Mill was over.