Port Vale vs Barnsley preview - Unchanged squad for Valiants

Posted Friday, September 19, 2014 by PA

Port Vale will have an unchanged squad as they begin life after Micky Adams with a home game against Barnsley.

Adams' second spell as manager ended on Thursday as he stepped down following just under three-and-a-half years at the helm, after a miserable run of six straight defeats in all competitions. His assistant Rob Page will be in charge against the Tykes.

Page, who took charge of first-team affairs for three games last season while Adams was having a hip operation, has everyone but injured striker Achille Campion (thigh) available.

Should he wish to make any changes to the starting line-up, the former Wales international defender has the likes of Adam Yates, Louis Dodds, Ben Williamson, Steven Jennings, Byron Moore, Jordan Slew and Mark Marshall at his disposal.

Barnsley trio James Bailey, Keith Treacy and Ross Turnbull could all return to contention at Vale Park.

Midfielder Bailey has been sidelined since the middle of last month with a hamstring injury, winger Treacy (groin) has missed the last three games and goalkeeper Turnbull (back) has yet to feature since his summer arrival from Doncaster.

All three players returned to full training this week and will be hoping to be included in boss Danny Wilson's plans.

Wilson, who has no new injury or suspension worries, could recall strikers Leroy Lita and Sam Winnall as his side chase their first league win in four matches.