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- 1921 Outside-right Joe Dale is born.
- 1952 Midfielder Alan Lamb is born.
- 2014 Port Vale announce the signing of winger Byron Moore.
- 2020 Port Vale midfielder Tom Conlon agrees a new two-year contract with the club.
- 2023 Port Vale sign midfielders Ethan Chislett and Jason Lowe on two-year contracts.
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Port Vale’s promotion in 1989 – John Rudge continues his reign’s upwards trajectory
It’s one of the most fondly remembered promotions of recent decades, with a local lad providing a fairytale ending – here’s the story of Port Vale’s promotion in 1989.
Four Port Vale games to televised in early stages of the season
Sky Sports have confirmed the latest batch of Port Vale League Two games to be televised on their Sky Sports+ service.
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Explainer – Port Vale’s squad make-up so far this summer
As Jon Brady reshapes his squad over the summer, we’ll be updating this article with the latest player ins and outs…
New signing Kyle Dempsey aims to “bring the club some success”
Summer signing Kyle Dempsey says the “main reason” he has signed for the Valiants is to bring success to the club. The former Bolton man has signed a two year contract. Speaking to the inhouse media team PVTV, Dempsey commented: “I’m absolutely buzzing. I think the main reason I’ve come here is to bring the […]
Port Vale make fourth summer signing with addition of attacking midfielder
Port Vale have announced that former Bolton Wanderers midfielder Kyle Dempsey has become their fourth signing of the summer transfer window.
Historical
- Port Vale’s promotion in 1959 – Norman Low builds a team full of goals
- Port Vale’s promotion in 1970 – Gordon Lee’s consistent side earns deserved promotion
- My best Port Vale XI: Alan opts for a Port Vale “colossus” in his backline
- My best Port Vale XI: Darren opts mainly for players with Championship experience
- My best Port Vale XI: Jon’s team selection is simple – “just my favourite players”
- Photo Essay: a quiz about Port Vale in a Hull City programme
On this day...
- 1921 Outside-right Joe Dale is born.
- 1952 Midfielder Alan Lamb is born.
- 2014 Port Vale announce the signing of winger Byron Moore.
- 2020 Port Vale midfielder Tom Conlon agrees a new two-year contract with the club.
- 2023 Port Vale sign midfielders Ethan Chislett and Jason Lowe on two-year contracts.
Longer Reads
- Darren Moore’s Port Vale spell – the highs and lows
- The Great Escape – when Port Vale won at Huddersfield Town in 1998 and stayed up
- The best Port Vale XI you will never have seen play live
- When Port Vale defeated Stockport County in 1983 to seal promotion
- Nineteen signings in eleven seasons – Freddie Steele’s remarkable faith in his existing squad
- Press coverage of Port Vale’s first-ever promotion in the Football League
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