Veteran Brown set to begin comeback
Just when Vale were missing one defensive midfielder, it looks like two could soon become available.
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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.
Just when Vale were missing one defensive midfielder, it looks like two could soon become available.
Port Vale assistant manager Michael Brown feels that the two home victories have made it a “fantastic week” for the Valiants.
Here are the thoughts of assistant manager Michael Brown ahead of Vale’s first game of the season.
BBC Radio Stoke reports that veteran midfielder Michael Brown could miss the first two months of the season.
Veteran midfielder Michael Brown has given a clear indication that he will be staying with the club next season.
Long-serving Chris Birchall has backed Michael Brown to be a manager one day but says that following his contract offer and even as a Vale fan “at times, you have to look elsewhere when offers are not what you’ve been expecting”
Port Vale’s player of the year Anthony Grant says the club need to “get a manager through the door” and “whoever comes in will work with Browny “
The results of a poll on the OVF website show strong support for Port Vale appointing Nigel Adkins or promoting coach Michael Brown to replace the departed Rob Page.
Rob Fielding wonders if Port Vale should replace the seemingly departing Rob Page with an internal appointment.
Veteran Port Vale player coach Michael Brown was among the travelling Manchester City supporters as they played Paris SG on Wednesday evening.
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Manager Rob Page has suggested that veteran Michael Brown will keep his place in the starting eleven even though Anthony Grant is available for selection.
Rob Page reserved special praise for veteran midfielder Michael Brown after he starred in the 1-0 win over Bury.
Manager Rob Page has made one change to his starting eleven with veteran Michael Brown replacing the suspended Anthony Grant.
Manager Rob Page has made two changes for the visit of Blackpool in their JPT match.
Rob Page is set to name an “experienced assistant” and another coach to replace Mark Grew and Dean Glover.
Veteran midfielder Michael Brown says Vale can expect a tough game when they travel to Yeovil at the weekend.
Rob Page is set to make a number of changes as Vale face Colchester United on Friday.
Rob Page felt it was harsh to send off midfielder Michael Brown during the defeat to Sheffield United.
The majority of fans who voted in OVF’s poll want veteran Michael Brown’s contract to be renewed at the end of the season.
Veteran midfielder Michael Brown says he is keen to stay at Vale Park next season but does he deserve a new contract.
Veteran midfielder Michael Brown says he is “thoroughly enjoying” his time at Vale Park and would be happy to extend his stay.
Manager Rob Page has praised the contribution of veteran midfielder Michael Brown after he scored his fifth of the season in the 2-1 win over Crawley.
Louis Dodds scored his first goal of the season as the Valiants recorded a valuable away win against Crawley Town.
Rob Page has praised the contribution of veteran Michael Brown whose fourth goal in just 14 games helped Vale to a point against Gillingham.
Michael Brown scored in the last minute as the Valiants secured an important away draw against Gillingham .
Veteran midfielder Michael Brown scored his third goal of the season as Rob Page recorded his fifth win after eleven games in charge.