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Images from Port Vale’s 1988 FA Cup draw with Watford

Images from Port Vale’s 1988 FA Cup draw with Watford

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Here are a selection of images from Port Vale’s 0-0 FA Cup fifth round draw with Watford on 20th February 1988.

About this match

Part of Port Vale’s epic cup run of 1987-88, this match ended in a 0-0 draw with Vale goalkeeper Mark Grew pulling off a series of stunning saves. Sadly, Port Vale’s cup run was to end in the replay at Vicarage Road. We’ve included a video from our YouTube channel showing the games below:

A Port Vale near miss in the 1988 FA Cup draw with Watford

A Vale effort scrapes the post.

Goalkeepers Tony Coton and Mark Grew after the 0-0 FA Cup draw between Port Vale and Watford 1988

Goalkeepers Tony Coton and Mark Grew.

Darren Beckford challenges Tony Coton during Port Vale's 0-0 FA Cup draw with Watford 1988

Darren Beckford challenges Tony Coton.

Mark Grew makes a save during Port Vale's 0-0 FA Cup draw against Watford 1988

Mark Grew clutches the ball.

The crowd during Port Vale's 0-0 FA Cup draw with Watford in 1988

The crowd are gripped with the drama.

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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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