Former Sheffield United and Leeds midfield Michael Brown gets management opportunity at Port Vale

Former Sheffield United midfielder Michael Brown has been confirmed as the new manager Port Vale despite their relegation to League Town
Michael Brown has been in temporary charge at Port Vale since DecemberMichael Brown has been in temporary charge at Port Vale since December
Michael Brown has been in temporary charge at Port Vale since December

The 40-year-old has been in temporary charge at Vale since December after replacing Bruno Ribeiro.

The decision to give Brown permanent control is the first major decision made by new Vale chairman Tony Fradley, who replaced Norman Smuthwaite earlier this week after the latter said he had "seriously damaged the club".

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Vale won just five matches under Brown's temporary control and their relegation was confirmed following a goalless draw to Fleetwood on Sunday.

Meanwhile, former Sheffield United captain Chris Morgan has been installed as Brown's assistant.

The job at Vale was Brown's first step into management after a 19-year playing career.

The midfielder started his career at Manchester City before moving to Sheffield United in 200, where he played 147 games following an initial loan spell.

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He left Bramall Lane for Tottenham Hotspur in 2004 before spells at Fulham, Wigan Athletic and Portsmouth.

Brown also played for Leeds United between 2011 and 2014, scoring twice in 66 appearances.

He left Elland Road in 2014 to join Port Vale.