Derby County 2-3 Port Vale match report, 1990
Derby County 2-3 Port Vale: this was one of the Valiants’ finest cup performances away from home as they defeated First Division Derby County at the Baseball Ground.
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John Rudge has been rightly accorded legendary status due to his achievements during a long spell as Port Vale manager.
Rudge was appointed manager in 1983 after a brief spell as caretaker. He was in charge for sixteen years during which time he took the club to three promotions and won the Autoglass Trophy final at Wembley stadium.
His spell in charge was notable for his ability to bring in talented players on the cheap and sell them for large profits, the footballing style of his sides and a number of cup giantkilling acts including wins over Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Southampton and Derby County.
Derby County 2-3 Port Vale: this was one of the Valiants’ finest cup performances away from home as they defeated First Division Derby County at the Baseball Ground.
Legenday former Port Vale manager John Rudge has added expressed his sorrow as the Valiants prepare to enter administration. Several former Port Vale players have already used Twitter to show their support to players and fans and to express their concern over the current financial crisis at the club.
All-time Port Vale XI: OVF was kindly asked to select an all-time Port Vale XI for 442 magazine.
In 1988, Port Vale secured a famous FA Cup victory over cup holders Tottenham Hotspur and this is how national football magazine Match celebrated the achievement.
We take a look at an 1986/1987 Division Three programme between Port Vale and Fulham.
We take a look at an FA Cup programme featuring Vale’s FA Cup 5th round replay against Leeds United.
This review features a match that will live long in the memory of all Port Vale fans present.
We take a leaf through the programme celebrating Vale’s first trip to Wembley’s Twin Towers.
This feature has been produced on the nineteenth anniversary of this famous Port Vale cup game.
Port Vale 1-1 Arsenal: the Valiants are desperately unlucky as they take Arsenal to a penalty shootout after it finishes 1-1 in normal time.
Huddersfield Town 0-4 Port Vale: the Valiants stay up in style on the same day that neighbours Stoke City are relegated.
Port Vale win promotion on a truly emotional day as the Goldstone Ground hosts its final game.
The Autoglass Trophy Final 1993: John Rudge’s side win the club’s first domestic trophy on their first visit to Wembley stadium.
Liverpool 2-2 Port Vale: Valiants supporters out sing the famous Kop as the team match the mighty Reds. here’s how the Sentinel newspaper reported the game…
Local lad Robbie Earle is the hero as Vale clinch promotion in the play-off final.
BBC Radio Five Live presented a dedicated programme on Port Vale’s famous 1988 win over Tottenham Hotspur – and here’s the full transcript.
An exclusive interview with Valiant legend Andy Jones. He talks about playing for Wales, leaving the Vale and of course that famous haircut.
Wing wonder Gareth Ainsworth talks to us about his memories of Vale Park. Discover Gareth’s weakness for chocolate and a road trip with Stuart Talbot.
Media star Mark Bright chats to us about his favourite Vale moments, winding up Nick Hancock and his pair of Port Vale slippers.
We talk to Valiant legend Phil Sproson about his time at the club and his thoughts on his famous Vale family.
In an exclusive interview we talk to former Valiant Simon Barker. Simon recalls his favourite moments and the influence of John Rudge on his career.
Watch our video as John Rudge’s Port Vale side hammer Norwich City with six strikes at home in this classic encounter from the 1996/1997 season.
Promotions, epic cup runs, the club’s first-ever trophy and the controversial final days of John Rudge’s reign.
Site Editor Rob Fielding and others pay tribute to the long-serving former Port Vale manager in a special five part tribute to the Vale Park legend. Including quotes from Robbie Earle and Sir Alex Ferguson.