Five of the best Port Vale loan signings
They may only have been here for a short time but which players make our list of the best Port Vale loan signings?
They may only have been here for a short time but which players make our list of the best Port Vale loan signings?
Time at club: 1982-83 Appearances: 9 Goals: 0 Comments: Future Welsh legend Southall joined on loan from Everton when Barry Siddall was injured and played his part in the 1982-1983 promotion season. During his two month loan spell, he was also capped by the Wales International team. More on this player:
This is the story of how a disastrous derby debut helped pave the way for Port Vale to sign a legendary goalkeeper.
Photos of past and present Vale stars in International action including Steve Guppy, Neville Southall and the club’s first-ever International player.
The number of Port Vale players to appear in goal for their national side is a small one. Out of the dozen or so players to play Internationally while on Vale books, just three were keepers.
Cult hero Neville Southall: the first goalkeeper to make our list, Neville Southall was a shoe-in for our cult hall of fame.