Port Vale Football Club are delighted to confirm that Jon Brady has been appointed as the club’s new First-Team Manager.
The 50-year-old Australian has signed an initial 18-month contract and will be in the dugout for Friday evening’s Emirates FA Cup Third Round fixture against Fleetwood Town.
Brady – who has managed more than 500 games since retiring as a player – previously enjoyed success with Northampton Town, securing automatic promotion to Sky Bet League One before guiding the club to their highest finish in 16 years.
He previously managed Brackley Town between 2009 and 2015, winning seven trophies and breaking numerous records, becoming the longest-serving and most successful manager in the club’s history in the process.
Brady comes from a strong coaching background, having gained his UEFA B Licence by the age of 23 and going on to run his own coaching business. He has since obtained an LMA Diploma in Football Management and, more recently, completed a leadership course alongside a number of the game’s most respected managers.
Speaking about the appointment, Port Vale Chief Executive Matt Hancock, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Jon to Vale Park as the club’s new manager. Jon was the standout candidate at the end of what was a thorough recruitment process, with his experience and passion for returning to management here at Port Vale really shining through.
“Jon is someone who we believe can make a real difference here in both the short and long term, and he will have our full support as we focus on achieving our objectives this season.”
The club is working with Jon on finalising his backroom staff, with further details to be confirmed in due course.
Everyone at the club would like to extend a warm welcome to Jon and his family.
