Port Vale FC are delighted to formally announce Darren Moore’s coaching staff.
Wayne Jacobs joins the Valiants as Darren Moore’s Assistant Manager. Jacobs joins up with Moore for the third time since the Gaffer’s first managerial job at West Bromwich Albion. Jacobs would prove to be a key figure in the Sheffield Wednesday coaching setup that would go on to clinch promotion from Sky Bet League One via the Play Offs in the 2022/23 campaign.
Jamie Smith joins the Vale as Lead First Team Coach. A trusted figure to Darren Moore, Smith served as the Gaffer’s Assistant Manager throughout his time at Huddersfield Town, Doncaster Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday, alongside Wayne Jacobs.
Lee Bradbury is named as The Valiants’ First Team Coach. Bradbury began his coaching career as Caretaker Manager, later named as permanent Manager, of AFC Bournemouth. Following his time with The Cherries, Bradbury would go on to claim management positions at Havant and Waterlooville, Eastbourne Borough, Eastleigh and as Assistant Manager at Crawley Town.
Gary Walsh is another familiar face to join Moore’s coaching setup. The experienced Goalkeeping Coach worked alongside the Gaffer throughout his time with West Bromwich Albion and would go on to enjoy a five-year stay at The Hawthorns before being reunited with the Moore at Vale Park.
Speaking of his backroom team, Port Vale FC Manager, Darren Moore, said:
“I am very happy to have been given the opportunity to build my own coaching team here at Port Vale. I would like to thank the club for allowing me to recruit a strong team of people that I trust.
“We are all familiar with how one another work having worked together and achieved success in the past. I know the qualities of each individual and exactly what they will bring to the club.
“I look forward to working with them all once again. We are all working tirelessly to turn our current performances, form and results around.”
