Confident Page aims for victory
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.
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 proud after making a point
Manager Rob Page paid tribute to his team’s ten men and the way they battled to a point against an impressive Preston side.
Page: We can’t feel sorry for ourselves
Rob Page says that Port Vale have to pick themselves up after a “hard to take” last-gasp Scunthorpe equaliser on Tuesday night.
Page praises ‘tremendous’ fans
Manager Rob Page has thanked the Port Vale supporters for their support during the 0-0 draw with Milton Keynes.
Page: Next three games are ‘vital’
Manager Rob Page says that the side faces “three big games” as it bids to move away from the relegation zone.
Page: We need characters
Rob Page says that the Valiants need characters in the dressing room as they bid to avoid being drawn into the relegation battle.
Page: Pope ‘not right at the minute’
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.
I hope fans are patient with Page
OVF Editor Rob Fielding argues that Rob Page needs time and the opportunity to build his own squad before judgement can be passed.
Page puts contract talks to one side
Rob Page says his priority is to finish the season as “strongly as we possibly can” – and that contract talks can wait.
Striker search should have 2015/16 focus
Vale boss Rob Page isn’t ruling out bringing in a striker on loan and, if he does, perhaps he should do so with both eyes fixed on next season.
Page disputes Brown red card
Rob Page felt it was harsh to send off midfielder Michael Brown during the defeat to Sheffield United.
Page slams ’embarrassing’ Vale
Rob Page has labelled the Port Vale performance against Crawley as “nowhere near acceptable” after the Valiants lost 3-2 at home.
Page ‘bitterly disappointed’ with loss
Rob Page declared himself “bitterly disappointed” after his Port Vale side were beaten 1-0 by Swindon Town.
Page pays tribute to “exceptional” O’Connor
Rob Page says he isn’t surprised that Vale midfielder is in line for an International recall.
Page praises never-say-die attitude
Manager Rob Page has praised his team’s “great characters” after they defeated Coventry 3-2 on Saturday.
Page aims to retain impressive Inniss
Rob Page has revealed that the club are in talks with Crystal Palace about extending the loan spell of defender Ryan Inniss.
Page nominated for managerial award
Port Vale manager Rob Page has received his first nomination for the League One manager of the month award.
Page reflects on ‘great day’
Port Vale manager Rob Page said the away win at Notts County was the “most pleasing result” of his managerial career.
Page praises ‘every one of our players’
Manager Rob Page praised the whole side after the 3-0 win over Doncaster but reserved special praise for Byron Moore and Ryan Inniss.
Page: Everyone put a shift in
Rob Page was full of praise for defender Ryan Inniss but felt the whole team performed well during the away win over Walsall.
Page: We didn’t finish our chances
Manager Rob Page has told the official Port Vale website that the team need to take chances against the better sides.
Page praises ‘calm’ O’Connor
Rob Page was full of praise for Michael O’Connor after the midfielder kept his calm to secure a point with a late penalty kick.
Page: We were good for a point
Port Vale manager Rob Page felt that his side deserved a draw during their game against Crewe Alexandra.
Page hails ‘fantastic’ Vale
Manager Rob Page says he is “loving” the job and that “it’s a fantastic club to be part of.”
Page not getting carried away
Manager Rob Page says the side is “not getting carried” away after their fourth win in six games.
Page: Vale fell short of standards
Manager Rob Page said that “we can’t accept performances like that” after his Vale side slipped to a comprehensive loss to Chesterfield.