Rob Page and Nigel Clough both say Saturday’s match will be tough
Manager Rob Page is under no illusions about the task facing Port Vale when they take on league leaders Burton Albion.
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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.
Manager Rob Page is under no illusions about the task facing Port Vale when they take on league leaders Burton Albion.
Rob Page says plans to bring in another player are on hold because he has “confidence” in Vale’s current forwards.
Manager Rob Page has praised his side for their stirring second-half performances against Peterborough United.
Manager Rob Page says that fitness coach John Harbin deserves credit for his part in inspiring Vale’s stirring comeback at Peterborough.
Manager Rob Page has revealed that a “changing room committee” is helping to build character and a “never say die” attitude.
Midfielder Michael O’Connor says that Vale have improved under manager Rob Page and the boss deserves praise for where he taken Vale in the first full year of management.
Manager Rob Page says he is delighted to get past the 50 point safety mark in March and the club will now take each game as it comes.
Port Vale manager Rob Page says that the side needs to be “ruthless” from the first minute until the end of games.
Manager Rob Page says his biggest criticism of his players this season has been the side’s “inconsistency.”
Manager Rob Page thought that the penalty awarded against the Valiants was “very harsh” while Oldham boss John Sheridan criticised his goalkeeper’s performance during the 1-1 draw on Tuesday night.
Rob Page is under no illusions of the task as Vale travel to take on Oldham Athletic on Tuesday night.
Rob Page has praised midfielder Michael O’Connor for his performance in the 3-1 win over Southend United.
Manager Rob Page says he wants to bring a striker into the club after he allowed Colin Daniel to move out on loan.
Rob Page says that the Valiants need to be more creative if they are to score goals.
Manager Rob Page says he has “an opportunity from now to the end of the season” to plan for any potential summer signings.
Manager Rob Page has called Norman Smurthwaite’s comments on potential wage cuts an “unwelcome statement” after praising the Vale players for keeping their focus.
Manager Rob Page says he is proud of the players after the club’s best home run in 22 years.
Manager Rob Page conceded that it “wasn’t the best performance” as his side beat Swindon 1-0 on Tuesday night.
Port Vale manager Rob Page says February’s four home games are important for the club’s season.
Manager Rob Page says the Vale gave Wigan a “helping hand” with some “terrible” passing on Saturday.
UPDATED 3:10PM: Manager Rob Page had named an unchanged starting eleven for the game against Wigan Athletic.
Manager Rob Page says the Valiants will adopt the same game plan that saw them take three points on their last away trip.
Manager Rob Page was full of praise for in-form forward AJ Leitch-Smith after he scored twice in the 2-1 win over Doncaster Rovers.
Manager Rob Page has told the media that he expects to announce two new signings on Monday.
Manager Rob Page said that Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Bradford City felt like a defeat and Vale need to be more “ruthless.”
Manager Rob Page has said that defender Remie Streete can move on loan to gain match practice but the defender remains part of the club’s long-term plans.
Manager Rob Page has told the Sentinel that the club could announce a new loan signing on Monday.