Martin Foyle
Martin Foyle player profile: biography, stats, images and news about this legendary Port Vale player.
Rob Fielding
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Billy Briscoe
Billy Briscoe player profile: biography, stats, images and news about this Port Vale FC player.
Colin Tartt
Colin Tartt player profile: biography, stats, images and news about this Port Vale FC player.
Robert (Bob) Connelly
Robert (Bob) Connelly player profile: biography, stats, images and news about this Port Vale FC player.
Allen Tankard
Allen Tankard player profile: biography, stats, images and news about this Port Vale FC player.
Read the Shrewsbury Town v Port Vale programme from 1968
We leaf through the pages of a 1968 FA Cup programme and a rare goalkeeping appearance for a player who would find fame elsewhere…
Read the Wrexham v Port Vale programme, 1969
A programme from Port Vale’s promotion campaign as they meet promotion rivals Wrexham in front of a crowd in excess of 19,000.
Read the Fulham v Port Vale programme, 1962
We take a look at the programme for a well-remembered FA Cup tie between Fulham and Port Vale in 1961.
Former winger Geoff Morris passes away
Former Walsall and Port Vale winger Geoff Morris has sadly died at the age of 66.
Read the Aston Villa v Port Vale programme from 1971
Here’s the match programme from a rare league game between Aston Villa and the Valiants.
Flashback: the Old Rec, Terraces and Potbanks…
A good friend of the OVF website has sent in this undated photograph of the Old Recreation Ground, Hanley.
Cult Hero 43: Tom Cooper
Cult hero Tom Cooper: a local lad who handed the club a whopping 12,500% transfer profit and who went on to play for his country, Cooper is also remembered for his tragic death during World War Two.
Port Vale 3-1 Stoke City, 1992
The Valiants secure a memorable televised FA Cup first round win over their neighbours Stoke City.
Port Vale 2-1 Everton, 1995
John Rudge’s side produce a famous FA Cup giantkilling against the cup holders.
Cult Hero 42: Bob Pursell
Cult hero Bob Pursell: he had an extraordinary footballing career, he helped set a club record that still stands and all the while, he was featured on a cigarette card on Rob Fielding’s wall.
Flashback: 1983 and promotion for Ernie Moss and Bob Newton
To celebrate last weekend’s Ernie Moss day and the appearance of Vale cult heroes Ernie Moss and Bob Newton at the Chesterfield game – here is a brief look back at the 1982-83 promotion season.
Matthew Kennedy
Matthew Kennedy player profile: biography, stats, images and news about this Port Vale FC player.
Video Vault: the 89-90 season
A selection of four Port Vale home victories from the 1989-90 season – on their return to the second division.
Video: Ten great Port Vale goals
Ten great Port Vale goals: here are ten of the less well-known (but still great in our book) goals scored by Port Vale over the years. It includes strikes by Robbie Earle, Ian Taylor and Ron Futcher.
Cult Hero 41: Roger Jones
Cult hero Roger Jones may not be a name known by many current Vale fans, but the one-club man combined long service with a show-stealing ability to score goals.
Vale Legends No.3 – the Port Vale MBE routine
A new series of videos by OVF celebrate the achievements of key Vale players or officials. Our aim is to sum up their work for the club in a matter of minutes. This one looks at the Port Vale MBE routine.
Video: Port Vale 2-1 West Bromwich Albion, 1989
An historic win for the Valiants as Ron Futcher’s excellent winner secures their first Second Division win in 32 years.
Vale Legends No.2 – 1953-54 side
A new series of videos by OVF celebrate the achievements of key Vale players or officials. Our aim is to sum up their work for the club in a matter of minutes. Next up is the 1953-54 side…
Vale Legends No.1 – John Rudge
A new series of videos by OVF celebrate the achievements of key Vale players or officials. Our aim is to sum up their work for the club in a matter of minutes. First up is John Rudge…
Cult Hero 40: Tom Page
Cult hero Tom Page: a veteran striker, often overshadowed by his more free-scoring partner Wilf Kirkham, Tom Page still achieved a notable feat in the Potteries derbies.
Port Vale 1976 Centenary Night
Here are some scans of the programme for a night out at Jollees nightclub to celebrate the “centenary” of Port Vale FC.