Adams: I felt sorry for the fans
Manager Micky Adams apologised to Vale’s travelling supporters who braved appalling conditions to witness Vale lose to Gillingham on Saturday.
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The former player and experienced Football League manager had two spells with Port Vale FC. He was first appointed manager in 2009 before leaving to join Sheffield United in 2010.
He returned as manager in 2011 and despite the club’s financial troubles, he led the club to promotion to League One in 2013. In September 2014 he resigned following a run of six straight defeats. He subsequently joined Tranmere Rovers.
He was in charge of 247 Port Vale matches with a win ratio of over 40%.
Manager Micky Adams apologised to Vale’s travelling supporters who braved appalling conditions to witness Vale lose to Gillingham on Saturday.
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