Darrell Clarke returns to lead the Port Vale team at Exeter City
Port Vale have confirmed that manager Darrell Clarke will return to the bench for the final fixture of the season against Exeter City.
Clarke has been given compassionate leave following a close family bereavement with assistant Andy Crosby taking charge in his absence.
Clarke told the media: “I feel ready. I’d like to thank everybody for their love and support. They’ve been absolutely outstanding. I feel ready to return. Ready to lead the group.”
The Vale manager added that interim manager Andy Crosby has been “absolutely outstanding” and done an “unbelievable job.”
Watch the full press conference below