Smurthwaite rules out Aspin and Askey for Vale job
The Sentinel says that Norman Smurthwaite has told them that Neil Aspin and John Askey are not candidates for the Port Vale manager’s job.
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The Sentinel says that Norman Smurthwaite has told them that Neil Aspin and John Askey are not candidates for the Port Vale manager’s job.
The Sentinel says reports in the North East appear to be wide of the mark and that the Vale legend could be in contention to be the club’s new boss.
A journalist based in the North East claims that there has been no approach for Gateshead manager Neil Aspin by Port Vale.
A tweet from Norman Smurthwaite says the club will have a new manager in time for the game against Grimsby Town on the 7th October.
Accrington manager John Coleman says he would allow assistant Jimmy Bell (pictured during his previous spell with the club) to speak to Port Vale about the vacant manager’s position.
Ok, we’re not saying any of these are nailed-on contenders but here’s a look at some of the more erm… interesting contenders that the bookies think have a chance of landing the Vale manager’s job.
Experienced midfielder Danny Pugh started Vale’s reserve game against Walsall on Wednesday.
Port Vale joint caretaker managers Chris Morgan says that David Kelly and himself want to stay at the club despite a poor home defeat to Accrington on Tuesday.
Port Vale caretakers Chris Morgan and David Kelly have made four changes for the game against Accrington.
It’s been a poor start to the season for Port Vale who dropped to the foot of League Two following a run of just one win in eight games but following the departure of manager Michael Brown the club have the chance to start climbing back up the table.
David Kelly has told the official Port Vale website that young defender James Gibbons “has been great” despite being dismissed on his full debut.
Macclesfield Town manager John Askey is the new favourite for the manager’s role at Port Vale.
The club’s potential new Director of Football, Micky Adams, watched Vale’s draw with Yeovil alongside owner Norman Smurthwaite.
Port Vale caretakers David Kelly and Chris Morgan have handed James Gibbons his first senior start for the game against Yeovil.
Port Vale started the campaign with a victory at Crawley but it’s been largely downhill from that point.
Joint caretaker Chris Morgan says that the “lads have been positive” as the squad prepares for its first game since the departure of manager Michael Brown.
Micky Adams’ new book “My Life in football” contains a number of interesting revelations about his spells at Vale Park.
The Sentinel newspaper says that former manager Micky Adams is considering a role as Port Vale’s Director of Football.
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Legendary manager John Rudge says “my heart goes out to Port Vale fans” after the club’s recent turmoil.
The Port Vale Supporters Club have announced that their next meeting will take place on the 24th September.
Contenders to be the next Port Vale manager: Vale fans have appealed for an experienced replacement for Michael Brown – so who could be in the frame and who is out of contention?
It may be a real understatement to say Port Vale may not have started the League Two season in the best of form but the squad could still possess enough quality to rally back in the coming months and earn some success domestically.
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite is set to announce Micky Adams as the Director of Football but the decision of first-team manager may take longer.
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has told BBC Radio Stoke has said he takes responsibility for the decisions taken since the departure of Micky Adams.
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has told BBC Radio Stoke that neither Micky Adams nor Nigel Adkins will be the club’s new manager.