Page backs Johnson but won’t rule out Kenny deal
Port Vale boss Rob Page has said that Sam Johnson has an “opportunity” to “step up” but he hasn’t ruled out a deal for veteran Paddy Kenny.
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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.
Port Vale boss Rob Page has said that Sam Johnson has an “opportunity” to “step up” but he hasn’t ruled out a deal for veteran Paddy Kenny.
Manager Rob Page has backed keeper Sam Johnson as he is set to deputise for Chris Neal against Crewe.
Manager Rob Page says three centre-halves “will be needed” and he views Ryan McGivern as a left-back rather than central defender.
Port Vale manager Rob Page says “there comes a point when you have to move on” as Vale’s pursuit of Ryan Inniss stalls.
Manager Rob Page says the Valiants are still interested in adding Crystal Palace defender Ryan Inniss on loan but it is a “slow process.”
Port Vale manager Rob Page has explained that the first friendly games of the summer will be used to build up player fitness.
Manager Rob Page has told the Sentinel that he still wants to add two forwards to his squad – and one may be a loan signing.
Manager Rob Page says he is delighted with the appointment of Dean Glover as the club’s new chief scout adding that he “respects his judgement.”
Manager Rob Page says he is hopeful of more new signings for the club joining by the end of this week.
Port Vale assistant manager Paul Bodin has told the Sentinel that if players in the squad perform then there may be no need to move into the loan market.
Former Welsh International Paul Bodin has been confirmed as Rob Page’s assistant manager/first team coach at Vale Park.
Rob Page’s revamp of his backroom staff will include the addition of a new chief scout.
Rob Paste has issued a statement praising the “backbone” of his squad and defending his retained list.
Rob Page is set to name an “experienced assistant” and another coach to replace Mark Grew and Dean Glover.
Port Vale manager Rob Page says the club needs a “shake up” and “there are definitely going to be new faces in the building.”
Port Vale have announced that Rob Page has signed a two-year contract with the club.
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite has told Signal Sport that manager Rob Page will be allowed to work “without any handcuffs of anything to do with the past.”
The Sentinel is reporting that manager Rob Page is set to announce his retained list “early” next week.
Manager Rob Page has hinted that he may give some fringe players the opportunity to “have a go” during the game against Fleetwood.
Manager Rob Page has paid tribute to the club’s supporters after the Valiants secured their place in League One.
Manager Rob Page says he thinks the team’s recent performances will give them confidence as they aim for a win to secure their League One safety.
Manager Rob Page paid tribute to his team’s ten men and the way they battled to a point against an impressive Preston side.
Rob Page says that Port Vale have to pick themselves up after a “hard to take” last-gasp Scunthorpe equaliser on Tuesday night.
Manager Rob Page has thanked the Port Vale supporters for their support during the 0-0 draw with Milton Keynes.
Manager Rob Page says that the side faces “three big games” as it bids to move away from the relegation zone.
Rob Page says that the Valiants need characters in the dressing room as they bid to avoid being drawn into the relegation battle.
Rob Page said that striker Tom Pope is not 100% after his injury and his performances in training persuaded him to drop him in favour of Ben Williamson.