OVF Archive article: with the 2023 summer transfer window now shut, we take a look through our archive at some posed photoshoots to celebrate Port Vale new signings over the years…
Taken from the days before social media build-ups, countdowns and the likes, these photos reveal the first glimpses of some great (and some not so great) arrivals to Vale Park…
Smile for the camera: the Port Vale new signings for the start of the 1983-84 season:
Show us your skills: Full-back Gerry Keenan signs in 1978…
Look over your left shoulder: A 1998 triple signing of (from left) defender Paul Beesley, winger Andy Clarke and defender Stephane Pounewatchy…
Meet the chairman: Darren Beckford is unveiled in 1987
Sign your name #1: Dave McClelland signs for Stanley Matthews
Strike twins: Mick Morris and Roy Chapman meet the media
All smiles: A glum looking group announce the signing of Bill Spurdle
Sign your name #2: Jack Wilkinson signs for the Valiants
Young bloods: Stanley Matthews with youth team signings
Meet the team: Martin Henderson (right) with team mates in 1983
Have boots: Loan signing Mick Stowell in 1988
Sign your name #3: The influential signing of Ray Walker
Great memories of some good Signings over the years.