Port Vale the Norman Smurthwaite years – 2012 to 2019
Often controversial and certainly full of incident – here’s our account of the seven years association between Norman Smurthwaite and Port Vale FC.
Tag: Rob Page
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About Rob Page
The former Wales International joined the club as part of Micky Adams’ coaching team in 2011.
Initially a youth coach, he was promoted to the role of assistant manager after the departure of Geoff Horsfield in 2014. Later that year, Page took over as Port Vale manager when Adams departed.
He was manager of the Valiants for a two year spell bringing in the likes of Anthony Grant, Ben Purkiss, Jak Alnwick and Uche Ikpeazu before leaving to take up a similar managerial position at Northampton Town in the summer of 2016.
Three bad decisions that could cost Port Vale as they battle the drop
Occasional columnist James Russell looks at three factors that have caused Vale to be in danger of losing their league status.
Former Port Vale boss Rob Page handed Wales U21 role
Former Port Vale manager Rob Page has been appointed Wales’ new Under-21 manager on a four-year contract.
Smurthwaite apologises for Ribeiro decision, explains Page, Brown appointments
In a post on the OVF forum, Norman Smurthwaite has responded to questions about managers Bruno Ribeiro and Rob Page.
Former Vale manager Rob Page joins Nottingham Forest – reports
Reports in the media suggest that former Port Vale manager Rob Page has joined the coaching staff at Championship side Nottingham Forest.
Northampton Town sack former Vale manager Rob Page
Northampton Town have announced that former Port Vale manager Rob Page has left the club.
Two minute guide to: 2016
Here’s our brief review of the highs (and some of the lows) of the last twelve months…
Two minute guide to: Port Vale v Northampton Town
Rob Page returns to Vale Park for the first time since leaving in the summer. Here’s our brief guide…
Rob Page: I will always be in debt to Vale for giving me my chance
Rob Page says he “always looks out” for Vale results as his Northampton team prepare to travel to Vale Park.
Owner claims low budget was to engineer Page exit
In a somewhat unusual tweet, Norman Smurthwaite has suggested that the summer’s low budget was intended to persuade manager Rob Page and out-of-contract players to leave.
Should Vale be moving quicker to replace Rob Page?
Rob Fielding hopes that the delay to appoint a new manager is for a good reason as the club face losing out on targets.
The club is at a low point – we need a fresh approach
Site editor Rob Fielding says a change of attitude is needed by Port Vale as the club enters a low ebb.
Page hasn’t “spoken about” any move for Vale players
New Northampton Town manager Rob Page has given nothing away when asked if he would make a move for Port Vale’s out-of-contract players.
Page thanks fans as Adams rules out return
Rob Page has thanked Vale fans as he takes up the reigns at Northampton while Micky Adams has ruled out being his replacement.
Page’s legacy – coaching changes and professionalism
Rob Fielding thinks that the key benefits of Rob Page’s stay have been – a new backroom team, sensible loan moves out of the club, a better style of play, clever integration of new players and a professional approach to media duties.
Rob Page confirmed as Northampton boss
Rob Page has been confirmed as the new manager of League One rivals Northampton Town at a press conference on Thursday afternoon.
Should Vale move quickly and appoint from within?
Rob Fielding wonders if Port Vale should replace the seemingly departing Rob Page with an internal appointment.
Press claim Page is new Northampton boss
BBC Northampton claim that Rob Page is the new Northampton Town manager.
Rob Page won’t be the next Cardiff City boss
Cardiff City have named Paul Trollope as their new head coach putting an end to rumours that Port Vale manager Rob Page was to be appointed.
Keeping Page is a priority
Rob Fielding thinks that Rob Page is the right man for the job at Vale Park and hopes that the club can keep him after interest from other clubs.
Sentinel: Page hasn’t spoken to Northampton
The Sentinel newspaper claims that Port Vale manager Rob Page has told them he has not spoken to Northampton Town.
Rob Page is second favourite for Northampton job
Sky Bet have listed Port Vale manager Rob Page as their second favourite for the vacant Northampton Town managerial role.
Some surprises but give the manager the benefit of the doubt
Rob Fielding argues that Rob Page has shown enough nous and potential to be given the benefit of the doubt after the retained list was announced.
Page: no room for players to negotiate
Rob Page has warned his players that he has organised his playing budget “down to the penny” and there is no room to negotiate.
Page praises ‘tremendous group’ after announcing retained list
Port Vale manager Rob Page has praised a “tremendous group” of players after announcing his retained list.
Rob Page denies Cardiff City approach
Port Vale manager Rob Page has denied that Cardiff City have made an approach to him regarding their vacant manager’s role.
Rumour: Tabloid links Rob Page with Cardiff job
Reports in the Sun tabloid have linked Port Vale manager Rob Page with the vacant Cardiff City manager’s role.
Page’s approach is spot-on: talk it up not down
Rob Fielding believes that Rob Page’s letter to supporters hits the right note.
Rob Page wants to seal early summer deals
Port Vale manager Rob Page has revealed that the club is already in talks with top-scorer AJ Leitch-Smith as they aim to move quickly with any summer transfer moves.
Page: we could create something truly special
In a letter to supporters, manager Rob Page has thanked fans for their support and urged them to buy season tickets to help finance “something truly special”
