Vale to start preparation at Norton

Port Vale have confirmed a further four pre-season friendlies in preparation for the 2013-2014 campaign.

Micky Adams’ first-team squad will start their pre-season campaign away to local side Norton United on July 5.

The development squad will play Harborough Town at Bowden Park on July 20.

The first-team will then play Blue Square Premier side Alfreton at North Street on July 27.

The development squad will travel to Stafford Rangers on July 30.

These fixtures add to the already confirmed friendlies against Nigel Clough’s Derby County on July 16 at Vale Park and the away trip to Aggborough to play Blue Square Premier side Kidderminster Harriers on July 19.

First-Team: July 5 Norton (A) 7.30pm

First-Team: July 16 Derby County (H) 7.30

First-Team: July 19 Kidderminster Harriers (A) 7.30

Development Squad: July 20 Harborough Town (A) 3.00pm

First-Team: July 27 Alfreton (A) 3.00pm

Development Squad: July 30 Stafford Rangers (A) 7.30pm