Four thoughts after the Port Vale win over Exeter – Debrah proving his worth but strikers still a concern
Rob Fielding shares his thoughts after Port Vale narrowly defeated Exeter City on Saturday afternoon.
Andy Crosby
Andy Crosby – I understand the frustration
The Port Vale manager Andy Crosby spoke to the media ahead of the crucial game against Exeter City. Crosby says he “understands” the fans’ frustration ahead of the fixture and asked the crowd to “stick with the players”.
“Stick together” – Andy Crosby’s message after Port Vale’s defeat to Derby County
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby says the club has to “fight” and “stick together” through a “difficult period” as a loss to Derby County made it eleven League games without a win.
Crosby sees “shoots” of recovery as Vale look to bounce back from poor run
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby says that he sees green “shoots” of recovery as he looks for his side to use their cup form to help them turn around a poor League run.
“You’ve got to take the game away from the opposition” – Andy Crosby rues more missed Vale chances
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby said a solitary “lapse of concentration” lead to Vale only drawing but says his side could have made the win safe if they’d been more clinical.
“Cross my fingers” – Andy Crosby has injury concerns ahead of game with Lincoln City
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby said seven players missed the Football League Trophy clash with Wrexham in midweek and he will “cross his fingers” before planning his starting eleven for Saturday’s clash with Lincoln City.
Andy Crosby on Port Vale’s League Cup win – “an amazing achievement”
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby was delighted to see his team progress into the last eight of the Football League Cup and said it’s a “reward for everyone connected with the club.”
“Our poorest performance of the season” – Andy Crosby on loss to Cheltenham Town
Andy Crosby was bitterly disappointing in the “poorest performance of the season” as his Port Vale side lost 2-1 to Cheltenham Town on Saturday.
Andy Crosby on ending Port Vale’s goal drought – “looking at everything”
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby says the coaching staff are “looking at everything” as they look to make the Valiants more potent upfront.
“Decimated” – Andy Crosby says Vale picked up two long-term injuries during defeat to Posh
Port Vale manager says two more players added to growing long-term injury list as he also bemoans the side’s lack of cutting edge.
Andy Crosby on Port Vale’s draw at Stevenage – “delighted with the clean sheet”
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby said he was “delighted” that the Valiants picked up a point against Stevenage at the weekend.
Double injury blow for the Valiants as duo ruled out for eight weeks
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby says Conor Grant and James Wilson could face up to eight weeks out after both picked up calf injuries.
Andy Crosby grateful for International break as a chance to “work on fitness of some players”
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby says the International break could be beneficial to the club as it gives some players a rest and others the chance to recuperate from injury.
We have to be more clinical – Andy Crosby on Port Vale’s loss to Portsmouth
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby praised his team for taking on League leaders Portsmouth while admitting the team needed to take their chances when on top.
We’ll be there to support him – Andy Crosby backs Jesse Debrah after sending-off
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby said defender Jesse Debrah is “going to be a fantastic player” and the club will help him get over the setback of seeing red on his full debut.
“The response was good” – Andy Crosby on Port Vale’s defeat to Bolton Wanderers
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby was pleased with his side’s second-half performance as he hailed the quality of the opposition Bolton Wanderers.
A reward for lots of things – Port Vale manager on excellent start to season
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby says the team’s good League form and progress to the fourth round of the League Cup is “a reward for lots of things.”
Out for a period of time – Port Vale manager confirms striker injury news
The Valiants have been dealt an injury blow with the news that deadline day signing Ryan Loft will be out for a “period of time.”
A good point earned – Andy Crosby on draw with Cambridge United
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby was pleased by the team earning a draw at Cambridge but felt that a more “ruthless” Vale performance could have won the game.
Flitcroft and Crosby to answer questions during Port Vale fans forum
Port Vale have announced another fans forum allowing supporters the opportunity to ask questions of manager Andy Crosby and Director of Football David Flitcroft.
“Very unlike Port Vale” – pundit praises Valiants’ “creative” revamp
A well-known Football League pundit has heaped praise on Port Vale and Andy Crosby after the side’s good start to the season.
Exceptional – Port Vale manager hails team’s performance against Northampton Town
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby said the team’s performance was “exceptional” after the team took their undefeated run to nine games with a 1-0 win over Northampton Town.
Andy Crosby hails his senior players after Trophy win over Crewe Alex
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby paid tribute to his senior professionals as they helped close out a 1-0 Football League Trophy group stages win over Crewe Alex on Tuesday night.
Port Vale manager on the win over Oxford Utd – credit to Alfie, credit to everyone
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby paid credit to Alfie Devine after the win over Oxford saying the loanee kept his composure in the closing moments to win the game and also to his entire squad.
“There’s interest in Ellis” – Port Vale manager responds to striker exit rumours
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby says “we’ll see what happens” after he confirmed that there was interest in striker Ellis Harrison from other clubs.
Port Vale manager praises Sheff Utd loanee – dictated the whole game
Port Vale manager Andy Crosby had praise for opponents Crewe, the Vale supporters and loan midfielder Oliver Arblaster after the side’s second round Football League Cup win on Tuesday evening.