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The Phil Sproson revelation in Shoot magazine

The Phil Sproson revelation in Shoot magazine

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In this 1988 edition of Shoot magazine, Port Vale were featured due to their epic FA Cup run. This edition ran just before Vale’s fifth round clash with Watford and featured a fascinating revelation from Phil Sproson on how close he came to joining neighbours Stoke City.

Port Vale 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur, FA Cup fourth round, 1988

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Port Vale 2-1 Spurs, FA Cup win 1988We have a dedicated landing page for this match. It contains all the related articles, video and images from this match in one place so you can look back at a classic Vale giantkilling in depth.

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The match against Watford finished in a goalless draw before Vale lost the fifth round replay at Vicarage Road.

Shoot magazine - page 1
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Shoot magazine - page 2
Shoot magazine - page 3

Port Vale 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur, FA Cup fourth round, 1988

See our complete coverage of the Port Vale v Spurs FA Cup game

Port Vale 2-1 Spurs, FA Cup win 1988We have a dedicated landing page for this match. It contains all the related articles, video and images from this match in one place so you can look back at a classic Vale giantkilling in depth.

Visit our landing page here

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Rob Fielding

Rob Fielding is the editor of onevalefan and has been a Port Vale FC fan since 1980. He has written about Port Vale for 30 years. Rob has worked in many roles including in sports journalism and marketing. He has written a Port Vale book “No Ordinary Season” and curated the “Vale Vaults” Port Vale memorabilia exhibition. Rob has appeared on numerous radio broadcasts and podcasts (including BBC Radio Stoke) and written for multiple publications (including submissions for the Guardian, 442 and Word Soccer) about his club. His favourite player is striker Andy Jones and his favourite match is the FA Cup win over Spurs in 1988.

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