Port Vale: Players to learn fate as Adams begins planning for future
MICKY Adams is not looking forward to what he regards as one of the toughest days as a manager – but he is typically determined to tackle it head on.
The Port Vale boss will today sit down with each of his players to discuss his plans for next season.
It means telling some they have no future at the club, and Adams has never found that easy.
"It's the time of the year when you have to tell players 'yes, you are part of the plans' or 'no, you are not' and sometimes that can be very difficult," he said.
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"But I won't duck the issue. It's something all managers have to do at some point.
"It's not something I look forward to, but it's part of the job."
Adams has 20 players whose contracts expire in the summer.
Of the current crop, only Adam Yates, Gareth Owen, Doug Loft, Sam Morsy and Ryan Burge have deals which run beyond the summer.
Midfielder Anthony Griffith, plus youngsters Joe Davis and Ryan Lloyd, have contract offers on the table.
Adams fears half of his current squad could leave the club, but hopes those offered new deals buy into the prospect of a brighter future at Vale Park.
He already knows who of his current squad will be asked to stay and who will be shown the door.
"There are always casualties at football clubs," he said.
"Telling people they have no future with you is not nice, but it has to happen to make sure the club evolves."
Comments
by YorkValiant
Wednesday, May 09 2012, 8:44AM
“Thanks Lanternhead. I was desperate to find out because I had expected half the squad to be gone. My instinct is to feel a bit disappointed that there's not been more of a clear-out, but I do have faith in Micky, whilst also recognising that they might not all sign!”
by lanternhead
Tuesday, May 08 2012, 8:44PM
“micky has offered terms to 16 players, ryan burge is transfer listed,chris martin,phil roe and paul marshall have been released.”
by lanternhead
Tuesday, May 08 2012, 8:33PM
“lay the vale, i think you've excelled yourself this time,lol”
by davoknype
Tuesday, May 08 2012, 5:12PM
“DIASALO
Do you do owt but moan”
by YorkValiant
Tuesday, May 08 2012, 4:54PM
“Can anyone shed any light on who's been released and retained? (Limited internet access at the mo!). Cheers.”
by laythevale
Tuesday, May 08 2012, 3:32PM
“I meant BLEND instantly into the squad - not bend............. ooh err.”
by laythevale
Tuesday, May 08 2012, 3:27PM
“MA has released 3 players and put another on the transfer list. If Griff and Rigg are on the way out plus 2 other top players, then that means MA is facing the prospect of replacing EIGHT players before next season. That's over one third of the squad and he can't sign any contracts IF and until we are out of admin. Isn't that the end of June, only 6 weeks before the start of the season? That's a big ask and eight new faces will be difficult enough to bend instantly into the squad.
I'm glad Diaslo won't be buying a season ticket. He'll be queueing with the rest of the nay sayers to pay on the gate to watch our promotion surge. Might pay the wages of a few loan players in the January transfer window.
GOOOOOAAAAAARN!”
by Yoggerman
Tuesday, May 08 2012, 3:08PM
“Joe Davis was offered £150 a week so it isn't just about numbers. Keep the faith.”
by warrenpark
Tuesday, May 08 2012, 2:55PM
“DIASALO. You are not party to the personal terms the players have been offered. At this point in time Micky is at the start of the process and we will have to see who accepts. He must also have regard to the 55% of budgeted income wage cap in League 2 next year. If the players retained are joined by some new players who strengthen the squad and create competition for places that will be good. The team finished with 69 points this year in difficult circumstances, including running out of defenders and not being able to take or keep loan players. Improved home form and slightly improved away form with less draws will see Port Vale challenging at the top for promotion.”
by DIASALO
Tuesday, May 08 2012, 1:53PM
“all micky higher bugget gone all players offered new contacts at plus 30 percent increase they will be so happy and all accept.Opportunity to get better players gone back to players on lone”