The latest news from the bottom half of League One as Port Vale continue their search for a new manager.
League One leaders Portsmouth face a challenging end to the season with the likes of Joe Morrell, Terry Devlin and Tom Mcintyre all sustaining injuries which will keep them out for the remainder of the campaign.
John Mousinho’s side sit four points clear of Derby County, although the Rams have a game in hand, while they also face further competition from the chasing pack of Bolton Wanderers, Peterborough and Barnsley. They will hope to maintain their consistency amid an avalanche of injuries as they prepare to face a series of sides in a relegation fight in February such as Carlisle, Cambridge, Reading and Charlton Athletic.
We compile the most recent League One news ahead of this weekend’s trip to Brunton Park.
Charlton starlet extends contract until 2027 as Nathan Jones targets improvement
After Michael Appleton was replaced in the dugout, new Charlton manager Nathan Jones is determined to turn the tide at the Valley. Since his brief tenure of 95 days as Southampton’s manager ended in February, the Welshman has been unemployed.
In an effort to move Charlton up the table, Jones has inked a long-term deal. Daniel Kanu, an academy product, now has a contract extension with the club through 2027. He has already started formulating plans for the future of the team.
In addition to scoring four goals in 20 games this season, the 19-year-old’s breakthrough performance has earned him a debut for the Sierra Leone national team. “It’s a dream come true and I’m really excited for the future,” Kanu stated on the team website. It’s been a very lengthy trip for me because I’ve been with this club since under-11s.
“Two years ago, at this exact time, I signed my first professional contract. I am incredibly thankful to the academy and all those who have contributed to my journey to reach this point in my career.”
Former Liverpool and Manchester City man made favourite for the Port Vale job
Former Manchester City, Liverpool and Cardiff City footballer Mark Kennedy has emerged as the bookmakers favourite to succeed Andy Crosby in the Port Vale dugout. Port Vale sacked Crosby earlier this week after a run of just one win in eight matches including a devastating 3-0 loss to fellow strugglers Port Vale. Academy coaches Will Ryder, Matt Done and Danny Lloyd are currently in interim charge of the first team.
The Vale hierarchy will hope to appoint a permanent manager soon as the club bid to steer the team to safety and it appears that Kennedy is on the club’s radar. The 47-year-old has been out of work since October 2023 when he was relieved of his position as Lincoln City boss.
He led the Imps to an 11th place finish in his first season, but was ultimately dismissed after a poor start to this campaign. Port Vale are in the relegation places with 30 points from 28 games. However, they still have two games in hand to try and leapfrog a rejuvenated Reading team.
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