Owner Q&A: No Cox role, close Page relationship, no funds for signings
Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite has been active on the OVF Forum recently, answering questions from a number of fans.
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.
Page: Vale need to “roll their sleeves up” for a tough game
Manager Rob Page says that the team will face a “tough game” against Shrewsbury Town but it is time to “roll our sleeves up and get on with it.”
Page backs squad players in Andoh’s absence
Manager Rob Page says that in the “short term there is enough to see us through” after Enoch Andoh was ruled out for the season.
Meet the manager event is cancelled
The Port Vale Volunteers have cancelled a proposed “Meet the Manager” evening with Rob Page after disappointing ticket sales.
Page: It was “harsh to come away with a defeat”
Rob Page felt that the Port Vale players have “given me everything today” and that “it’s harsh to come away with a 2-0 defeat.”
Video: Page bemoans inconsistent Vale
Manager Rob Page says that the Port Vale team’s lack of consistency is “frustrating.”
Video: Page – “We start bright, we start fast…”
Manager Rob Page says his side will take confidence from their performance in the 1-1 draw with Peterborough United despite the result.
Video: Page previews Peterborough game
Manager Rob Page has shared his thoughts on the weekend’s clash with Peterborough United on Saturday.
Video: Page says Vale must take chances
Watch the Port Vale’s manager’s post-match interview after an “extremely frustrating” game against Southend.
Rob Page: Tonight wasn’t acceptable
Port Vale manager Rob Page was disappointed with his team’s performance against Blackpool on Tuesday night.
Page: Really proud of the boys
Rob Page was delighted with his players and he felt that the Vale side “took the game to them.”
Page: I’ve seen encouraging signs
Rob Page says he has seen encouraging signs as his team prepare to take on Sheffield United on Saturday.
Video: Page disappointed after Oldham draw
Port Vale manager Rob Page admitted he was “disappointed” after the home draw with Oldham Athletic on Tuesday evening.
Rob Page: Win ‘showed our character’
Port Vale manager Rob Page was delighted with his team’s character after they battled back from a goal behind to win at Fleetwood.
Page: I judge Glover as a scout, not an ex-manager
Manager Rob Page has praised chief scout Dean Glover for his part in the signing of midfielder Anthony Grant.
Video: Page ‘bitterly disappointed’
Port Vale manager Rob Page thought that a point would have been a fair result after Vale lost 1-0 to Bury at the weekend.
Video: Vale will need their work ethic
Manager Rob Page says that the team need to show the “work ethic that we’ve had all season” against Bury.
Page praises Millwall, criticises first-half display, defends Streete subbing
Manager Rob Page paid tribute to opponents Millwall but admitted he was disappointed with the side’s first-half display. He also explained the half-time substitution of centre-half Remie Streete.
Page welcomes break
Manager Rob Page says the team’s eleven day break from action gives them a chance to “recharge our batteries.”
Rob Page: Credit must go to cup opponents Carlisle
Manager Rob Page says that he was “very impressed” with opponents Carlisle United after Vale’s narrow 1-0 JPT win.
Disappointed Page wants positive Vale response
Rob Page says that it’s important that Vale bounce back from their late disappointment against Bradford City on Saturday.
234 minutes without conceding – this is Vale’s best defence in years
OVF Editor Rob Fielding would like to sing the praises of Port Vale’s defence this season.
Page proud of players and has special praise for Duffy
Rob Page said he was proud of his players’ performances against West Brom and reserved special praise for defender Richard Duffy.
Have Vale got what it takes to reach the play-offs?
After Vale’s unbeaten start, and progression to the second round of the Capital One Cup, how far can the Valiants go this season?
Port Vale boss wants first league win
Manager Rob Page is pleased with his side’s unbeaten start to the season but says it would be “nice” to get the team’s first league win.