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By Francis Pitt: Port Vale’s new player-coach Gareth Owen revealed the return of Micky Adams is the main reason for his dramatic u-turn away from rivals Crewe Alex.

Owen had all but signed for Vale’s League Two neighbours Crewe but Adams’ sudden return and the offer of a new player-coach role was too good to resist.

By Jonathan McCormack: Micky Adams has signed a three year deal with Port Vale, with Gareth Owen returning in a player-coach role.

Rumour that Adams had re-signed for the Valiants had emerged on popular fan website “onevalefan.com” late last night, and this was confirmed by a statement from the club earlier today.

By Jon McCormack: Crewe Alexandra manager Dario Gradi claims defender Gareth Owen appears to have changed his decision to leave Port Vale.

Owen looked set to join Gradi’s team after shaking hands with the manager over a contract.

By Jon McCormack: Micky Adams’ shock return to Port Vale could be stalled by compensation issues with Sheffield United.

The Blades fired Adams on May 9 after just five months in charge.

Reports suggest he would be offered a three-year contract by the Valiants after a meeting with chairman Bill Bratt yesterday (May 11).

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By Natasha Kaur: Port Vale skipper Marc Richards “would love” to see his former boss Micky Adams return to Vale Park, he revealed today.

Speaking exclusively to StaffsLive, Richards said he made contact with Adams shortly after he was sacked by Sheffield United yesterday (May 11).

“On a personal note I’d love to see him back,” said Richards.

By Elliot Richardson: Micky Adams has left Port Vale to become the new manager of Sheffield United.

Adams signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at the Championship side after the two clubs reached an agreement on a compensation package.

By Natasha Kaur: Port Vale boss Micky Adams has refused to rule himself out of the vacant Sheffield United job.

The Valiants manager has been heavily linked with the post since Gary Speed left Bramall Lane to take over the Wales position.

By Elliot Richardson: Port Vale director Mike Thompstone dramatically resigned last night after fan pressure at the club’s annual general meeting.

Mr Thompstone took the decision as he was voted off the board following a a show of hands by shareholders.

By Chris Jacobsen and Lewis Constable: Port Vale boss Micky Adams mickyadamsis celebrating winning the League 2 manager of the month award for the second consecutive month and dedicating it to the hard work of his squad.

By Chris Jacobsen: Port Vale boss Micky Adams said ownership takeover talks at the club are not affecting him and his players.

Staffordshire businessman Mo Chaudry had a bid rejected for the club yesterday (December 10).