Robbo: No-one’s place is safe
Defender Chris Robertson told Valiant Player that the team need to “tighten up” and that “no-one’s place is safe” after Vale’s indifferent start to the season.
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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%.
Defender Chris Robertson told Valiant Player that the team need to “tighten up” and that “no-one’s place is safe” after Vale’s indifferent start to the season.
Manager Micky Adams has told the Sentinel that he is concerned about Tom Pope’s poor form and that the striker is carrying injuries.
Manager Micky Adams has called his players in for extra training on Sunday after the disappointing away defeat to Oldham Athletic.
After Vale lost to Colchester United, manager Micky Adams admitted he got the formation wrong but added that it was “as poor as I’ve seen us for a while.”
Manager Micky Adams has ruled out wholesale changes for the visit to Colchester United but admits he may “tinker” with his side.
Manager Micky Adams told the Sentinel that he isn’t blaming the referee for Port Vale’s Capital One cup exit at the hands of local rivals Walsall.
Micky Adams has told the Sentinel that he understands the importance of the Capital One as Vale take on local rivals Walsall on Tuesday evening.
Port Vale manager Micky Adams is set to add a new face to his injury-hit squad on Wednesday.
There was mixed defensive news for the Valiants as the impressive debuts of trialists Paul Reid and Mathias Doumbe coincided with more injuries to Vale’s defence. I think both would be assets to the squad… Reid and Doumbe played in the friendly draw with Kidderminster and Adams told the Sentinel he was impressed with their […]
Micky Adams says that the capture of Anthony Griffith may not signal the end of Vale’s squad strengthening and that it “doesn’t take a genius to work out we’re a centre-half light.”
Micky Adams has told the Sentinel that he hopes to add two more faces to his squad following conversations with owner Norman Smurthwaite.
Micky Adams has dismissed a report in the Swindon Advertiser as “absolute rubbish” after Vale were linked with midfielder Alan Navarro.
Manager Micky Adams says the club won’t “gamble” on Liam Dickinson and the trialist must prove his fitness before any deal is handed out.
Manager Micky Adams has told the Sentinel that his summer recruitment drive may not end with the additions of Chris Robertson, Gavin Tomlin and Kaid Mohammed.
Manager Micky Adams has told the Sentinel that two players have agreed terms with the club and it is possible that further players may join before the start of the season. We’ve agreed deals with two players so far and we’re in the market for another couple… The players will not sign their contracts and […]
The Sentinel reports that captain Doug Loft’s contract is set to be resolved next week when manager Micky Adams returns to the club.
Football agent Phil Sproson says that former Cheltenham midfielder Darren Carter is unlikely to join Port Vale this summer.
The Gloucestershire Echo says that Kaid Mohamed turned down approaches from Oldham, Portsmouth and Bradford City to join Port Vale on a free transfer.
Micky Adams says that the club may be interested in signing striker Liam Dickinson – but only if the forward can prove his fitness.
In his latest column, Rob Fielding says that “Monday night’s performance did much to quell any doubts about how Norman Smurthwaite will fare” and “the early signs are promising…”
Micky Adams has told a press conference that he has “never stated any desire to leave this football club” and he is “very, very happy.”
Norman Smurthwaite has admitted that manager Micky Adams was “unhappy” that Paul Wildes has departed the club but the Chairman says that the manager will be offered a new, improved contract and a 30% increase in his transfer budget.
Chairman Paul Wildes has issued a ‘hands off’ warning to clubs aiming to tempt manager Micky Adams away from Vale Park.
The Sentinel newspaper says that Port Vale manager Micky Adams is the joint-third favourite for the vacant manager’s role at Wolves.
Chairman Paul Wildes has praised Micky Adams’ “magnificent accomplishment” and claimed that Vale’s struggles at the start of the season meant that the Vale boss had half the transfer budget of the other promoted sides.
Manager Micky Adams has no comment on whether Anthony Griffith will be rejoining the Valiants on a permanent basis in the summer.
Manager Micky Adams told the press that he was “delighted for everyone connected with the football club” after the end of Vale’s promotion season.