1967: Roy’s 700th and Tommy’s debut
We have some newspaper clippings from 1967 including a tribute to Roy Sproson, a profile of Stanley Matthews, Tommy McLaren’s debut and a long-distance Vale fan.
Rob Fielding
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Video Vault: When Vale scored 11 in 3 days
For this Video Vault feature, we take a trip back to 1988 and a special weekend for Port Vale fans when the Valiants managed to string together two high-scoring wins in the space of just three days.
1969: Wookey is the main draw
Here are a selection of photos from Port Vale’s 1969-70 season with striker Ken Wookey the main focus of the photographers.
A King among keepers
Following the sad passing of legendary goalkeeper Ray King recently, we felt it was appropriate to feature this clipping from the 1950s.
Video Vault: Robbie Earle compilation
Robbie Earle compilation – here’s a brief compilation of some of legendary midfielder Robbie Earle’s most memorable goals for Port Vale football club.
Video: Port Vale goals from 1991
Here is a short compilation of goals from 1991 including some memorable strikes from Robin van der Laan, Martin Foyle, Jason Beckford and Keith Houchen.
1956-7: Vale clippings
Here are some clippings from Vale fan Barry Clarke’s scrapbook from Vale’s 1956-7 season.
The sad fate of Sam Jennings, 70 years on
The 21st August 2014 marks the seventieth anniversary of the death of Sam Jennings who was one of three former players to pass away during World War Two.
Neil Aspin’s Port Vale debut – 25 years on…
Neil Aspin’s Port Vale debut: Tuesday 19th August 2014 marks twenty five years since a 24 year-old defender with receding hair played his first game for the club – yes, Neil Aspin’s Port Vale debut – and we pay tribute.
50 years of Port Vale hat-tricks (with video)
Port Vale hat-tricks: here is a look back at some of Port Vale’s hat-trick heroes from the last fifty years.
Cult Hero 38: Tommy Clare
Cult hero Tommy Clare: local lad, pioneer, captain, cup winner, manager, England International, war hero… Tommy Clare is well-deserving of a place in our Cult hall of fame.
Port Vale legend Ray King passes away
Ray King passes away: Ray King, the goalkeeper of Port Vale’s legendary 1954 side has sadly passed away aged 89.
Jordan Slew
Jordan Slew player profile: biography, stats, images and news about this Port Vale FC player.
Video: the Southport cup game, 1988
Here’s a two-part video of Port Vale’s FA Cup clash with non-league Southport that was selected for the Match of the Day programme.
1969: a cup epic and a chat with Gordon
We take a look at some FA Cup photos from the 1969-70 season plus a profile and interview with then-Vale manager Gordon Lee.
Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Port Vale video, 1991
Watch our Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Port Vale video from 1991.
Liverpool 2-2 Port Vale video, 1991
Watch a news report on one of Vale’s finest league cup hours – an honourable away draw at Anfield in front of 8,000 travelling Valiants.
Grimsby Town 1-2 Port Vale video, 1991
There are two rarities in this clip – a Simon Mills goal and a gem of a performance from loanee Jason Beckford as Vale beat Grimsby.
1960’s: Letters from the past
Do you think fan criticism only began with the Internet age? Think again as we provide a selection of letters – critical, controversial and passionate – from the late 1960’s.
Video Vault: Port Vale 2-1 Notts Co, 1991
A glimpse of the potential Brian Mills showed during his sadly short Vale career as he scores an excellent winner against County.
Video Vault: Port Vale on the up, 1990
At first glance, this may look to be an ordinary preview piece by the local news. But it does contain footage of Vale training, an interview with John Rudge and Robbie Earle scoring against Stoke City.
Video Vault: The 1989 play-off games
News reports, highlights (of both matches) and interviews as Port Vale defeat Bristol Rovers in the Third Division play-off final.
Video Vault: Beckford and Earle, 1990
Here’s a clip from Central News, circa 1990, of Vale players Robbie Earle and Darren Beckford. The report includes a brief compilation of the pair’s goals.
Video: Vale knock Derby out of the cup, 1990
We take a look back to 1990 and Port Vale’s FA Cup tie with top-flight Derby County. Watch Vale’s goal from the first-leg plus news reports on the reply win.
Video: Exclusive 1988 FA Cup run action
In our latest video clip, we have the ORIGINAL Match of the Day coverage of the Spurs game, plus footage of BOTH Watford ties from Vale’s 1988 cup run.
Port Vale cup classics of the 1990s
Port Vale cup classics of the 1990s: a selection of match reports from the 1990s including the Autoglass Trophy win, draws with Liverpool and Arsenal plus the giantkilling over Derby County.