Port Vale history 1876 to 1912
Early years including the club formation and the origins of that name!
An in-depth look at the history of Port Vale football club – from its formation in the late 19th century right up to the present day.
As one of the oldest football clubs in the country, the Valiants have had a long and varied history, fulls of both highs and lows. There have been great players, managers and matches but there have also been financial crises and periods of failure both on and off the pitch.
Find out about the club’s foundation, important events, people and matches.
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Early years including the club formation and the origins of that name!
The move to the Old Recreation Ground, jumping in and out of the league and the emergence of Wilf Kirkham.
The move to Vale Park, the cup run of the famed ‘Steele Curtain’ side and the controversy over league expulsion.
The Roy Sproson legacy, years of underachievement and the emergence of John Rudge.
Promotions, epic cup runs, the club’s first-ever trophy and the controversial final days of John Rudge’s reign.