Andy Crosby is confirmed as permanent Port Vale FC manager
Port Vale have confirmed that last season’s interim manager Andy Crosby has been appointed on a permanent basis.
Crosby, who has had temporary spells in charge during two consecutive seasons, took over last season when the club departed company with Darrell Clarke.
The former Northern Ireland U21 manager joined the club in March 2021 as Clarke’s assistant. The 50 year-old, who has extensive coaching experience, will be taking on his first managerial position.
He is highly regarded and respected by the staff and players and we feel he is ready for this opportunity…
Andy Crosby Factfile
Age: 50
Playing career: Leeds Utd, Doncaster Rovers, Darlington, Chester City, Brighton, Oxford Utd, Scunthorpe Utd
Career appearances: 624 (38 goals)
Playing honours: Four promotions
Coaching career: Scunthorpe Utd, Southampton, Reading, Sheffield Utd, Northern Ireland U21
Managerial career: Northern Ireland U21, Port Vale
Director of Football David Flitcroft told the official website: “We are delighted to announce Andy Crosby as our first team manager.
“He has shown and proved in his time as assistant manager, acting manager, and in support of the manager that he has the qualities required to lead the football plan as we move forward in our next chapter of progression on and off the pitch.
“He is highly regarded and respected by the staff and players and we feel he is ready for this opportunity.
“With his work and commitment to the club, he has continually shown all the qualities required to be successful as a manager.”
Co-owner and Chair Carol Shanahan OBE added: “We are over the moon that Andy will be continuing at Port Vale in the role as our first-team manager.
“During the two years that we’ve known Andy, it is clear to us that his personal values and the values of the club are aligned and we are looking forward to moving forward together.
“He has the trust of the board, staff and players and has built strong relationships across the club which ensures the first team will remain integrated with wider club objectives to give us the best chance of success on and off the pitch.
“We are now all looking forward to concentrating on what will be a busy and important Summer for the club as we head towards the new League One season under the leadership of Andy.”
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