WAINE'S WORLD

Ben Waine takes the acclaim after giving Port Vale the lead over Premier League big guns Sunderland

- BY PAUL ANDERSON

PORT VALE boss Jon Brady admitted a long FA Cup run was a “pain in the bum” amid his side's English League One relegation scrapbut that did nothing to dampen celebrations after stunning Premier League Sunderland 1-0 to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 1954.

Ben Waine's 28th-minute header was their only attempt on target but still enough to secure a famous win at Vale Park as they beat topflight opposition for the first time since a fourth-round win over Everton 30 years ago.

Despite an uptick in form since Brady replaced Darren Moore in early January, Vale remain rooted to the bottom of League One, 11 points from safety, and could arguably do without further distractions as they fight for their lives at the foot of the division, yet performances like yesterday's also offer belief.

“It’s a bit of a pain in the bum, to be honest!” Brady said.