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John Askey says Milton Keynes game will be tough

Port Vale manager is expecting a tough Easter Monday fixture but will put out his “best team” despite reaching league safety.

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That’s our ship, it’s leaving without us

It’s Wednesday 6th April, 1960 and Barry is sightseeing in Colombo, Ceylon now Sri Lanka.

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Have you heard about the non-FIFA European Championships?

The CONIFA federation may be one of the most fascinating International football associations that you’ve never heard of.

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Have you heard about the non-FIFA European Championships?

The CONIFA federation may be one of the most fascinating International football associations that you’ve never heard of.

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Barry Edge Memoirs

That’s our ship, it’s leaving without us

It’s Wednesday 6th April, 1960 and Barry is sightseeing in Colombo, Ceylon now Sri Lanka.

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Is the time right (or wrong) to look into a new Vale ground?

OVF editor Rob Fielding has been an advocate of a new ground for some time – but the sticking point would be funding the move.

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1905 Dick Allman, Adrian Capes and Bob Carter score in a 3-2 win over Bristol City.
1911 Inside-right Harry Rowbotham is born.
1922 Billy Fitchford scores the winner as Port Vale beat Blackpool 1-0.
1963 Tony Richards scores twice as Port Vale beat Halifax Town 2-0.
1995 Port Vale beat Stoke City 1-0 thanks to a goal from Martin Foyle.
2000 Port Vale draw 0-0 at Norwich City in front of 15,526
2017 Dan Turner makes his full debut but Rigino Cicilia is sent-off as Port Vale lose 2-0 to Bolton.

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Cult Hero 44: Tony Richards

A prolific goalscorer who made an incredible impact upon joining the Valiants.

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Legends of 1954

1954 semi-final special – the front cover

To conclude our look at the Sentinel special marking the club’s FA Cup semi-final appearance in 1954, here is a Photoshopped copy of the front cover.

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Vintage Vale Park

The quiet centurion of Vale Park…

Nestling quietly in the corner of the Vale Park stadium is an often overlooked but unique slice of club history.

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1956: Four vintage match reports

We don’t believe these have been made available online anywhere before – read four 1956 match reports of Vale’s games against Notts County, Nottingham Forest, Blackburn and Fulham.

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Historic programmes

Aston Villa v Port Vale, 1990

OK, so the result wasn’t great (Vale were defeated 6-0) but the 1990 match programme for Vale’s visit to Villa Park contains a wealth of Vale-related stories. We take a leaf through the pages…

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Pictured: 1950s Port Vale autographs

Thanks to Pete T, we have some photos of Vale fan Geoff Austin’s autograph book from which dates back to the 1950’s. It contains autographs of both Vale and Stoke players from that era.

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Peter Smith on Port Vale target loan trio for permanent summer moves: “It is good to see forward planning, and there is no doubt any or all of these 3 would be…” Apr 5, 20:57
Toni Greenwood on Port Vale Supporters Club partners with Blackpool Supporters Trust: “Good luck in your fight Port Vale, from a Blackpool NAPM supporter, financially is how you hurt these people, as…” Mar 19, 08:43
Pete on Vote: were Port Vale right to issue a statement complaining about decisions not going their way?: “If he’s no good enough for Northampton is this the answer. ?” Feb 26, 08:54
Peter Smith on Vote: were Port Vale right to issue a statement complaining about decisions not going their way?: “The question is not whether Port Vale are right or not - but what c possibly be gained from this…” Feb 25, 21:59
Peter Smith on 2021 and it’s a long way back for non-league Port Vale…: “A frightening but well written piece, but shouldn't it be August 2019 not 2021, as this scenario could take place…” Feb 20, 20:41
Alan Jackson on I am supporting Black and Gold as things have to change at Port Vale FC: “I totally agree with your comments. Regardless of everthing else and no matter how badly the players play we must…” Feb 20, 15:47
Old Sage on “I have to cross them in myself and then head them in”: “All I wish to add is thank God for Tom Pope. Without him under the present ownership we would have…” Feb 19, 04:29

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