Port Vale caretaker manager self-isolating
Port Vale caretaker manager Danny Pugh is self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19.
Pugh’s result was confirmed on Monday and he will miss the club’s next two fixtures at Scunthorpe on Tuesday and at home to Walsall on Saturday.
He has handed over first-team duties to assistants Frank Sinclair, Billy Paynter and Anthony Griffith.
An official statement on the Port Vale FC website said:
Port Vale interim manager Danny Pugh has today tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating.
Danny continues to oversee First Team matters but will be unable to be present at Vale Park for Saturday’s home game against Walsall. He will also be unable to accompany the team for Tuesday night’s game away at Scunthorpe.
Frank Sinclair will take charge of training and be on the touchline for the two forthcoming fixtures, assisted by Billy Paynter and Anthony Griffith.
Everyone at Port Vale Football Club wishes Danny Pugh a swift recovery and return to action.