Port Vale Fail 9: Michael Brown
Port Vale Fail Michael Brown: Despite a stellar playing career for clubs in the higher leagues, his spell as Port Vale manager was widely seen as a disaster…
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About Michael Brown
The former Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder joined the Valiants in the closing stages of his player career making 56 appearances during a three year spell as player from 2014 to 2017.
He was appointed as assistant manager to Bruno Ribeiro in 2016. Following Ribeiro’s resignation on Boxing Day 2016, Brown was appointed caretaker manager but was unable to save the club from relegation to League Two. He was appointed permanent manager in the summer of 2017 but after a poor start to the 2017-18 season he was sacked on the 16th September.
Former Port Vale manager is linked with League Two rivals
Former Port Vale manager Michael Brown is reportedly one of the leading contenders to take the vacant Macclesfield Town manager’s role.
Port Vale chairman’s comments make Observer column
The Observer’s Said & Done column is a weekly look at the funnier side of football.
OVF 2017 review: our quotes of the year
In our series of features covering 2017 we look at what we consider to be the most memorable quotes of 2017
Lincoln 3-1 Vale reaction: it’s not Aspin’s fault, Brown’s poor signings mean Vale lack quality
Port Vale fans feel that the legacy of Michael Brown’s poor signings is making Neil Aspin’s task difficult at the moment…
Will Neil Aspin be able to clean up Michael Brown’s mess?
James Russell ponders whether Neil Aspin will be able to turn around Vale’s fortunes.
Michael Brown comments on very “difficult situation” at Port Vale
Former Port Vale manager Michael Brown has spoken to the BBC following his exit from the club.
Vale owner says he didn’t appoint Michael Brown and there are no immediate plans to sell the club
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite says he won’t sell the club until it is a better position and he wasn’t responsible for the appointment of Michael Brown.
Opinion: After three appalling decisions, Vale need to get a steady, experienced manager
OVF editor Rob Fielding hopes there are no more managerial gambles and that the club opts for an experienced replacement for Michael Brown.
Michael Brown leaves Port Vale by mutual consent
An official Port Vale statement confirms that “Michael Brown leaves Port Vale by mutual consent…”
Michael Brown says his Port Vale side still have belief
Manager Michael Brown says his side “can perform on the weekend” as they prepare for a must-win game against Forest Green Rovers.
Michael Brown: my future at Vale Park is “out of my hands”
Manager Michael Brown says he doesn’t know if he will remain manager for Saturday’s crucial home game against Forest Green Rovers.
Michael Brown admits: a result is needed
Following the defeat against Coventry City, Port Vale manager Michael Brown says his team must do better against Luton Town.
Brown defiant as sorry Vale slump to bottom of the League
Manager Michael Brown says he can still turn Vale’s fortunes around despite an appalling start to the season.
Michael Brown: we have to put the ball in the net
Michael Brown has told the media that his team need to start scoring goals after a run of four games without scoring.
Michael Brown is backed by chairman and CEO
Port Vale’s chairman and chief executive have both offered their backing to underfire manager Michael Brown.