Veteran Speaks To Valiant Player Ahead Of Crewe Clash

• Vale take on Steve Davis' side at home on Saturday, kick-off 3pm.
• Brown has been involved in high-profile derbies in the past.
• He wants Vale fans to have local bragging rights following the weekend.

Michael Brown says Port Vale want to ensure the club’s fans have local bragging rights after this weekend’s derby against Crewe Alexandra.

The Valiants welcome Steve Davis’ men to Vale Park on Saturday, kick-off 3pm, hoping to reverse the loss they suffered at Gresty Road earlier this season.

 birthday on Sunday, has been involved in a number of high-profile derbies in the past with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United.^thBrown, who celebrates his 38

Speaking exclusively to Valiant Player in the build-up to the fixture, the veteran midfielder told of Vale’s determination to beat the Railwaymen for the club’s supporters.

“The result first and foremost [is the most important thing]. You have got to make sure you have got the three points for when the fans go into work, it’s bragging rights,” he said.

“We’ve got to keep a cool head and we were disappointed in the away game so we’ve got to put that right and with a chance to move up the table.

“It will be a difficult game for sure, derby games are, but we’re really looking forward to it.”

.Click here to watch the full and exclusive interview with Vale midfielder Michael Brown ahead of this weekend’s local derby against Crewe Alexandra

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