Mini gallery: John Rudge statue fundraising launch at Vale Park
Thanks to Alex Steventon, we have some images of the launch event for the John Rudge statue.
Background:
The fundraising campaign is being led by a group of Vale fans (as part of the Official Supporters Club) who want to recognise legendary manager John Rudge. The aim is for the group (part of the Official Supporters Club) to raise enough funds in time for it to be complete and revealed by Rudgey’s 80th birthday in October 2024.
The launch event saw the sculptor reveal the clay head which will serve as the basis for part of the statue, initial sketches and concept art for the statue. There was be a Q&A with Rudgey and the sculptor Mike Talbot, who also sculpted the Sproson Statue which is now based outside the Lorne Street Stand.