Getty’s best Port Vale photos
Take a look at dozens of Port Vale photos by Getty Images stretching from this season back to the 1920s.
This week, the world’s largest photo agency, Getty Images, made millions of their images free to use. Previously, it was not possible for sites like OVF to use these images due to licensing regulations. However, the new and welcome move means that Getty Images can be embedded into blogs free of charge (more information here).
To celebrate this move, we’ll compiled some of the best Port Vale images from the Getty Images archives for you to enjoy…
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This season
Shots from this season’s FA Cup games – against Shortwood United, Salisbury, Plymouth and Brighton.
Micky Adams, Chris Neal and Lee Hughes pictured during Vale’s home game against Peterborough.
2000-2013
Promotion is near-enough sealed against Northampton, 2013.
Port Vale prospective investor Mo Chaudry and darts player Phil Taylor during a fans protest during the match between Port Vale and Northampton Town, 2011
Steve Cotterill and Micky Adams relax while Johnny Wilkes celebrates at the match between Port Vale and Notts County, 2010.
Several views of the ground.
2005-2010
Port Vale’s team tactics are posted in the dug out during the Coca Cola League Two Match between Northampton Town and Port Vale, 2009.
Spurs vs Port Vale, 2006: Constantine opens the scoring, Sodje challenges Dawson, managers Foyle and Jol and disappointment at the end.
Selected player and manager profiles: Lee Sinnott, Chris Martin, Adam Eckersley and Chris Slater.
2000-2005
QPR Vs Port Vale, 2004: Adrian Littlejohn celebrates scoring, Ryan Brown’s awful facial injury and Steve Brooker challenging.
The LDV Trophy Final Win, 2001.
Vale players celebrate as the Valiants draw 2-2 with Charlton back in 2002.
David Healy, Alex Smith and George O’Callaghan in action against Crystal Palace, 2000.
A selection of images from Vale’s 4-4 draw with Canvey Island in 2000.
Vale player portraits: Steve McPhee, Simon Osborn, Rae Ingram and Dean Delaney.
The 1990’s
Robbie Fowler escapes the attentions of Dave Barnett in a 1999 FA Cup third-round game. Liverpool won 3-0.
Lee Mills outjumps the Stoke defence, Tony Naylor on the ball and Paul Musselwhite celebrating a goal in a derby game from 1997.
Vale players celebrate a goal by Tony Naylor against Leeds in 1996.
Vale fans celebrate during the Autoglass Trophy final, 1993.
Anthony Gardner, Marcus Bent, Tony Naylor and Tony Rougier pictured in 1999 during a 2-1 win over Grimsby.
Other eras
2nd February 1927: Arsenal and Port Vale captains Buchan and Robert Connelly shake hands in font of the referee, G Ward, before the kick off as Arsenal play Port Vale in an FA Cup tie replay at Highbury.
Port Vale supporters arrive at Euston Station, London, en route to Craven Cottage to watch their team play against Fulham in an FA Cup tie, 1962.