Micky Adams in talks over Sheffield United job

Port Vale have given Sheffield United permission to talk to their boss Micky Adams over the managerial vacancy at Bramall Lane.

Vale chairman Bill Bratt said they have ‘reluctantly’ allowed Adams to speak to the Blades after an approach for the former Brighton boss.

Micky Adams

Doncaster boss Sean O’Driscoll played down suggestions on Thursday that he has accepted the Bramall Lane post.

The Blades said they would not appoint a successor to Gary Speed, who took up the Wales vacancy, until the new year.

First-team coach John Carver has been placed in caretaker charge of first-team affairs as Sheffield United look to find a full-time successor to Speed.

Bratt added: “Micky is a terrific manager who has been up front and honest with us throughout the process.

Bill Bratt

‘It’s testament to how well he’s done at Port Vale that we have now been approached.

“Micky was offered a new contract before this happened – and that is still on the table.

“We obviously want him to stay and we know everyone connected with the club feels the same.”

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Port Vale apology to Burton Albion’s Darren Moore

Bill Bratt

Port Vale have issued an apology to Burton Albion centre-back Darren Moore after racial abuse.

A minority of Vale fans have been reported to the Football Association after Moore received racially-abusive comments during the Staffordshire derby on November 2.

Vale chairman Bill Bratt said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened but these reports which bring the good name of Port Vale into disrepute.

“The club has always prided itself on the excellent work undertaken by our Valiants against racism inititative, and this work cannot be undone by a small, mindless minority.

“I will ensure our safety officer is aware that any supporter using racially-abusive language will suffer an immediate life ban from the Vale Park. This kind of bigoted behaviour is not acceptable at Port Vale Football Club.”

The game ended in a 0-0 stalemate.