Rare Port Vale programme sells for four figure sum
A Port Vale matchday programme dating back to the 1946-47 season has reportedly changed hands for £2,800 on eBay.
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Former Valiants: midfielder finds new club
League Two side Barrow have signed midfielder Rekeem Harper following his release from Port Vale.
“It’s been a long process but I’m happy to get it done” – Jordan Shipley on his move to Port Vale
New signing Jordan Shipley says he turned down interest from other clubs in order to join the Valiants.
The cover design of every Port Vale matchday programme from 1951 to 2024
Our special feature shows an example of the Port Vale programme front cover design from the 1951-52 season up until the 2023-2024 season when regular programmes were discontinued.
A selection of Port Vale team photos – from 1898 to 2020
Browse through our selection of Port Vale FC team photos through the years…
Port Vale add Jordan Shipley as their fourth signing of the summer
Port Vale have announced that former Shrewsbury midfielder Jordan Shipley has joined as their fourth summer addition.
Nearly Men 35: Derek Swan, a rare Rudge punt that didn’t pay off…
Our latest “nearly man” feature covers a reasonably rare event – a John Rudge ‘chancer’ signing that didn’t pay dividends.
“Hopefully I can show them what I’m made of” – new signing Liam Gordon on the Port Vale fans
New signing Liam Gordon says he is “looking forward” to League One football, expressing himself on the pitch and hopefully impressing the Port Vale supporters.
Port Vale add Liam Gordon as their third signing of the summer
Port Vale have announced that former Walsall defender Liam Gordon has joined as their third summer addition.
“One of the most important things” – Rico Richards says relationship with fans influenced his move to Port Vale
New permanent signing Rico Richards says his good relationship with the Port Vale supporters played a key role in his decision to move to the club on a permanent basis.
Five of the best: brilliant Port Vale debuts
Not all Vale debuts get off to the perfect start but here are five which did including a remarkable performance by little-known Fred Mitcheson.
Port Vale transfer rumour: Valiants linked to former Wycombe forward
The Football League World website says Port Vale are one of three clubs chasing an out of contract former Wycombe Wanderers forward.
Port Vale sign former loanee Rico Richards
Port Vale have confirmed the signing of former loanee Rico Richards on a two year deal.
The onevalefan website sponsors new Port Vale signing Jordan Gabriel for the 2025-26 season
We are delighted to announce that a consortium of OVF viewers have contributed to enable this website to sponsor the kit of new signing Jordan Gabriel home and away for the new League One season.
Former Port Vale loanee released by parent club
Former Port Vale loanee Rico Richards, who enjoyed a successful loan spell with the Valiants, has been released by Aston Villa.
Nearly Men 34: Ray Kennedy, the superstar that Sir Stan didn’t rate…
Our latest “nearly man” feature is a fairly well known tale for most Port Vale fans and one of the biggest missed opportunities in the club’s history.
Clippings: Photoshoots of Port Vale new signings over the years
We take a look through our archive at some posed photoshoots to celebrate new Port Vale signings over the years…
Port Vale wingback agrees new deal
Port Vale have announced that Kyle John has agreed a two year deal.
“Hopefully making headway with one or two” – Darren Moore delivers transfer update
Port Vale manager Darren Moore has given an update to the club’s media team on the sides summer activities.
Nearly Men 33: Mick Channon, the eighties marquee signing that never was
Our latest “nearly man” feature is the story of how former England striker Mick Channon could have joined Port Vale in 1982.
One of Port Vale’s most influential signings of all-time warranted just a single sentence in 1923
Striker Wilf Kirkham remains Port Vale’s all-time top-scorer with 164 goals for the club, yet his addition to the first-team was covered in less than a sentence in 1923.
Wingback Mitch Clark agrees new Port Vale deal
Port Vale have announced that wingback Mitch Clark has agreed a new deal with the club.
Port Vale coach departs to take up management role
Port Vale have confirmed that first-team coach Lee Bradbury has left after being appointed the first-team coach at National League South side Dagenham and Redbridge.
How the opening of Port Vale’s Old Rec ground was reported in 1913
Port Vale’s Old Rec stadium was opened in September 1913. We take a look at how it was reported in the local media.
How the press reported Port Vale rumours in 1905…
Here’s a clipping from one hundred and twenty years ago showing how football “gossip” was treated in those days. It’s a world away from the social media gossip and clickbait stories of nowadays.
Former Valiants: Lewis Cass moves to Harrogate Town
League Two side Harrogate Town has announced the signing of former Port Vale defender Lewis Cass on a two year deal.