Port Vale 2-0 Blackpool, 1954
Port Vale stun the cup holders in one of Vale Park’s finest games of all time as it finishes Port Vale 2-0 Blackpool in 1954…
Port Vale stun the cup holders in one of Vale Park’s finest games of all time as it finishes Port Vale 2-0 Blackpool in 1954…
Cult hero John Nicholson was a courageous defender who was ever-present for four seasons in the 1960’s and a key member of some of Vale’s most memorable cup ties.
Cult hero Tommy McLaren: the late midfielder was brave, totally committed and beloved of fans. Many would consider Tommy to be Vale’s ultimate cult hero.
Cult hero Akpo Sodje: he powerful forward arrived without fanfare but soon proved his worth to become a popular terrace hero and a deserved entrant in our hall of cult fame.
Cult hero Jan Jansson: the stylish Swedish midfielder was a relatively unsung performer in Vale’s supremely gifted 1996-1997 side.
Cult hero Neville Southall: the first goalkeeper to make our list, Neville Southall was a shoe-in for our cult hall of fame.
Cult hero John Durnin: why does a veteran, signed on a non-contract basis from Rhyl make our hall of fame?
Cult hero Paul Kerr: a goalscoring midfielder, Paul Kerr’s place in Port Vale’s history is assured…
Cult hero Jon Bowden: an all-action midfielder with a ‘play anywhere’ mentality, Jon Bowden was a fans favourite of the mid-1980s…
Cult hero John Jeffers: a classic winger, often infuriating, but brilliant on his day, John Jeffers is a worthy entrant in our cult hall of fame…
Cult hero Steve Fox: a winger who was a one-season wonder, we look back at wily eighties winger, Mr Steve Fox.
Cult hero Ally Brown: was Ally Brown a washed-up veteran striker at the end of his career – or did he still have something to offer?
Cult hero Paul Maguire: hmmm, this could be another controversial one – why did we chose a balding, ex-Stoke as a cult hero?
Cult hero Peter Clarke: a strapping centre-half who joined Vale for a brief, but memorable spell, Clarke left Vale a lasting parting gift.
Cult hero Alan Webb: one of the unsung heroes of the John Rudge revolution, we profile ever-reliable cult hero Alan Webb.
Cult hero David Lowe is one of a select number of players to have not one, but two successful loan spells with the Valiants.
Cult hero Chris Killen: not all the cult heroes we will feature stayed at Vale for a long time and Chris Killen is a fine example of a brief, but hugely popular stay.
Cult hero Danny Sonner: when one talks about Danny Sonner to Vale fans, you can be certain of a mixed reaction as he’s one of those players who divides opinion.
We’ve managed to catch up with former Vale striker Bernie Slaven and have a brief chat about his time at Vale.
As one of Port Vale’s finest continental imports, we felt it was high time OVF caught up with mercurial midfielder Robin van der Laan.
We managed to catch up with Vale legend Andy Porter and have a chat about his time at Vale Park.
We talk exclusively to club legend Ian Bogie who scored famous goals against Stoke City and Everton.
Robertus Petrus van der Laan or Robin van der Laan to Vale fans, did not confirm to stereotypes.
Cult hero Brett Angell: sometimes, when you have to pick a cult hero, it really helps to choose one that fits the stereotypes. And Brett Angell certainly ticks all the boxes…
Cult hero Kevin Finney: some cult heroes build their reputation over months or even years – Kevin Finney’s cult credentials was assured after a solitary FA Cup goal…
Cult hero Simon Mills: our fifth Vale cult hero wasn’t scary, wasn’t controversial and wasn’t rubbish, he was just a thoroughly likeable player…
Cult hero Bob Hazell: our fourth Vale cult hero is one of the Valiants’ scariest, most intimidating and unpredictable characters of all-time…