Club plans Page talks
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite says he will engage in contract talks with manager Rob Page after an encouraging start to his Vale Park reign.
Rob Page
Find features and stories related to Rob Page on Port Vale website onevalefan.co.uk
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 praises ‘squad effort’
Manager Rob Page has praised his Vale squad after their dramatic victory over Gillingham on Saturday.
Veseli and Campion set to sign?
The Sentinel reports that Vale manager Rob Page is confident of signing Freddie Veseli and Achille Campion on permanent deals.
Page is proud of players
Port Vale manager Rob Page says he was proud of the Valiants’ performance after their narrow defeat to Swindon Town.
Page praises ‘real talent’ N’Guessan
Rob Page was full of praise for Dany N’Guessan’s performance but insisted that the win over Sheff Utd was not down to just one player.
Video: Page pleased with performance
Watch a brief video with manager Rob Page following Port Vale’s 2-1 away victory over Crawley Town.
Page hails ‘leader’ Brown
Manager Rob Page has praised the contribution of veteran midfielder Michael Brown after he scored his fifth of the season in the 2-1 win over Crawley.
Page: It’s a big game
Rob Page says that the Valiants need to “get something out of the game” when the team travel to Crawley at the weekend.
Page: Striker will return to Blackburn
Port Vale manager Rob Page says that the club have no interest in extending Jordan Slew’s loan spell at the club.
Page disappointed with forwards
Rob Page has told the media that the “forward play wasn’t up to the standard we have set” as Vale lost 1-0 at home to Coventry.
Port Vale 0-2 Coventry City
Rob Page lost his first league game at Vale Park as Reda Johnson and Gary Madine scored for visitors Coventry City.
Page challenges Moore to push for place
Manager Rob Page has urged winger Byron Moore to force his way into the first-team reckoning.
Page: Still room for improvement
Manager Rob Page says he’s pleased with his side’s performances but there is still more to come from the Valiants.
Page praises ‘old timer’ Brown
Rob Page has praised the contribution of veteran Michael Brown whose fourth goal in just 14 games helped Vale to a point against Gillingham.
Page: It feels like a win
Manager Rob Page says that Vale’s deserved draw against Gillingham felt like a victory after Michael Brown’s late equaliser secured a point.
Is Page hinting at defensive line-up?
Manager Rob Page spoke to Valiant Player on the official Port Vale website this week and his comments made for interesting listening.
Page backs benched Dickinson
Manager Rob Page has backed skipper Carl Dickinson even though the club captain may only start on the bench on Saturday.
Colchester Utd 1-2 Port Vale
Rob Page collected his first away win as Port Vale manager after goals from Mark Marshall and Colin Daniel earnt Vale a victory at Colchester.
Page begins new chapter at Vale
Port Vale FC have confirmed that Rob Page is the new manager of the club and that he will remain in charge until at least the end of the season.
Page bitterly disappointed with draw
Interim manager Rob Page told the official Port Vale website’s Valiant Player that he was “bitterly disappointed” after Vale could only draw at home with ten-man Scunthorpe.
Garner’s unacceptable behaviour slammed
Rob Page pulled no punches in attacking the “unacceptable” behaviour of controversial Preston striker Joe Garner during Vale’s 2-0 loss.
Page praises ‘positive’ Streete
Rob Page has told the official Port Vale website that Remie Streete has been a ‘positive’ influence already and that he may extend his loan spell with the club.
Page has praise and criticism
Interim manager Rob Page said that goalkeeper Chris Neal “didn’t deserve” to be on the losing end but red carded striker Jordan Slew will have to learn from his mistakes.
Port Vale 2-1 Barnsley
Mark Marshall scored an excellent late goal as Rob Page’s reign began with a 2-1 home win over Barnsley.
Page given six weeks to prove himself
Chairman Norman Smurthwaite says that a decision on interim manager Rob Page will not be taken until the end of October.
Who’s next for the hot seat?
Following the departure of Micky Adams, there is plenty of speculation on who will be the club’s next manager. Here is a round-up of the stories.