Port Vale Football Club has announced that Manager Micky Adams will temporarily step down from his duties to undergo hip surgery following Vale’s 3-2 victory over Coventry City.

In the meantime Robert Page will take over first-team duties, assisted by Assistant Manager Mark Grew. 

Micky Adams said: “I am having surgery on my hip next week, this needs to be done to ensure my long-term health.

“It is great that I am going into this surgery with a win and a great performance under our belts and I am looking forward to returning to the dugout as soon as possible.

“In the meantime Rob Page will take over and will be assisted by Mark Grew and I have every confidence that they will help Vale continue on from this great win today.”