Send in your memories of – Port Vale 2-1 Everton in 1996

OVF is revamping its coverage of classic Port Vale games and we want to add the views from supporters who were there during famous Port Vale matches.

We’ve all seen plenty of videos, press reports and images but many of those reports miss what it was like to be in the crowd that day? OVF wants to add to its coverage of the games and explain to younger supporters what it was like to be there on the day.

So, if you were a supporter present when Port Vale shocked Everton in the FA Cup in 1996 then read on…

We want to get an idea of the atmosphere, the excitement of that day. As an example, here’s Rob Fielding’s memories of another classic game – the win over Spurs:

The TV cameras, the Spurs stars, losing the contents of my pockets when Walker scored, losing my footing on the terracing when Sproson made it two, losing my voice, losing my temper at the ref as injury time dragged, losing all sense of reality when the whistle went, even letting lose a few tears of joy as the gravity of it all sank in…

So, how do you share your views?

Option One: Click here to go to the forum thread and post your memories here

Option Two: Just scroll down, click the orange button and add a comment to the bottom of the article.

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