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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.
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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
Michael Brown has left his post as Port Vale manager, the football club has announced.
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.
Michael Brown says returning forwards can boost his side
Underfire manager Michael Brown says that the return of injured duo Tyrone Barnett and Rekeil Pyke can help provide more “firepower” upfront.
Martyn Cooke: it is too early to start despairing but Brown needs to go 4-4-2
Columnist Martyn Cooke says we should learn from last season and not leap to conclusions before the season has hardly begun.
Port Vale 0-1 Notts Co reaction: despite Brown’s denial, it’s one upfront and it doesn’t work
A round-up of comments following Port Vale’s poor home defeat to Notts County on Saturday…
Michael Brown’s Port Vale squad appears unbalanced
OVF editor Rob Fielding wonders if Michael Brown’s Port Vale squad strikes the right balance particularly upfront.
Port Vale looking to add players on transfer deadline day?
A striker would appear to be the priority as manager Michael Brown continues to strengthen his Vale side.
Oldham 0-0 Port Vale reaction: fans praise penalty hero Ryan Boot
A round-up of comments following Port Vale’s draw and penalty shootout win over Oldham on Tuesday…