Nocturnal Runners
Barry Edge’s latest memoir tells of two nocturnal runners – one chasing the other.
OVF Quiz: test your Port Vale goalkeeping knowledge
In the first of a regular series of Sunday lunchtime quizzes, we test your knowledge of Port Vale goalkeepers.
Port Vale manager praises battlers but says Vale didn’t deserve a win
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin has praised his side’s battling qualities but said on chances created, Mansfield deserved to win.
Latest quiz
OVF Quiz: test your Port Vale goalkeeping knowledge
In the first of a regular series of Sunday lunchtime quizzes, we test your knowledge of Port Vale goalkeepers.
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Nocturnal Runners
Barry Edge’s latest memoir tells of two nocturnal runners – one chasing the other.
Photo Essay
Photo Essay: Ray King foils a West Ham attack
This photo shows goalkeeper Ray King saving a West Ham attack in the 1956-57 season.
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Cult hero
Cult Hero 13: Peter Clarke
A strapping centre-half who joined Vale for a brief, but memorable spell, Clarke left Vale a lasting parting gift.
Legends of 1954
Player profiles of Port Vale’s Iron Curtain side
Exclusive images and contemporary text from the ‘Pride of Port Vale’ booklet. The book celebrated the achievements of the legendary 1954 ‘Iron Curtain’ side. These are the original text and cartoons that appear in the 1954 booklet.
Vintage Vale Park
On the Vale Park terraces in the 1950’s
Thanks to Port Vale fan Angela Fox, OVF has been handed these amazing images of Port Vale supporters in the 1950’s.
Clippings
Clipping Hero #5: Ray King
Ray King is widely regarded as Port Vale’s finest goalkeeper. Here are a selection of clippings about him…
The long read
Why Vale tried to sign the 60’s Mourinho
Hungarian Bela Guttman was hailed as a legend after guiding Benfica to two European Cup victories. So why on earth, just weeks after winning his second trophy, was he offered the manager’s role by Port Vale?
Memorabilia
The pioneering Chamberlain brothers
With the help of several press and programme clippings, OVF takes a look at the impact that the Chamberlain brothers had on Port Vale FC.
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