Sorry Bramall Lane exit scarred Adams

MICKY ADAMS insists as he makes his first return to Bramall Lane this afternoon that he bears no grudge against the snipers who helped contribute to his sacking.

The lifelong Sheffield United fan and current Port Vale manager, born and bred in the Steel City, was sacked after just five months in charge after the Blades were relegated to the third tier in May, 2011.

He believes some senior players wanted him out and played their part in his dismissal, but is adamant he has moved on since that managerial blow.

“I do not bear grudges, and I am not on a revenge mission. That is not in my nature,” said Adams, who took charge in December, 2010 when Gary Speed left to become Wales coach.

“Let’s just say that managing Sheffield United was the right job at the wrong time for me because there were players in the dressing room who didn’t want me at the club.

“Why? Because they were not prepared to work as hard as I was to try and bring success to United.

“They were protecting their own interests.

“They know who they are and they were the ones who were responsible for me leaving.