Flashback: Promotion in 1983
It’s just over thirty years ago that John McGrath’s Port Vale side celebrated promotion to the third division. Here are a selection of photos.
The side clinched promotion with a 2-0 win over Stockport County on the 6th May.
This gallery includes some black and white images from the season plus some photos of the final game of the season against Northampton Town. That final game attracted a crowd of 6,761 and the entertainment included a motorcycle display at half-time (leaping over some Ford Sierras) and many fans in fancy dress.
Unfortunately, we cannot recall who sent us the colour photos of the Northampton game. If it was you, please get in touch and we’ll add a credit.