The (Autoglass) road to Wembley, 1993
This video vault entry documents every match in Port Vale’s triumphant march to Wembley in the 1992-1993 season.
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The programme from Vale Park’s first floodlit game, 1958
Vale Park’s first floodlit game: thanks once again to Stuart Dean, we have the matchday programme plus a report from the Sentinel from this notable occasion.
An alternative look at the Autoglass final
We take an “alternative” look at Vale’s first visit to Wembley stadium. So, rather than focus on the Autoglass Trophy final action this clip looks at the pre-match build-up, the half-time interval and the post-match celebrations. It’s taken from Sky Sports’ coverage of the game. This is taken from our YouTube channel, if you […]
The Harry Poole and Terry Miles testimonial programme
Thanks to another vintage programme kindly submitted by Stuart Dean, we can look at the matchday tribute to Vale legends Harry Poole and Terry Miles as they take part in a joint testimonial game.
Read the first Vale Park match programme
We are delighted to produce one of the most significant match programmes in the entire history of Port Vale FC – the first Vale Park match programme.
Video Vault: Beckford’s treble sinks Preston
We take a look back to 1989 and a crucial play-off semi-final second-leg encounter with Preston North End.
Port Vale sign Bernie Slaven video
We take a look back to 1993 and a news report announcing Port Vale’s free transfer signing of striker Bernie Slaven.
The local press previews the 1992 Potteries Derby
A news article that previews the 31st Potteries derby game between Port Vale and neighbours Stoke City back in 1992.
Video Vault: A tribute to Ray Walker
As midfield maestro Ray Walker turned 50 earlier this month, here is our tribute to arguably Port Vale’s finest midfield talent.
Video Vault: 1992 Ian Taylor feature
We take a step back to 1992 as then Port Vale rising star Ian Taylor is profiled on the local news. Features interviews with Taylor and manager John Rudge. If you like our videos please consider subscribing to our Youtube channel here
Video Vault: the Hamil Road stand reopens
A brief news article explaining the redevelopment of the Hamil Road stand including interviews with chairman Bill Bell and manager John Rudge.
Port Vale celebrate promotion in 1989 video
This video feature shows footage of fans and players as Port Vale celebrate promotion in 1989.
Flashback: Promotion in 1983
It’s just over thirty years ago that John McGrath’s Port Vale side celebrated promotion to the third division. Here are a selection of photos.
Port Vale 3-2 Brentford video, 1989
A dramatic last-minute winner by substitute Andy Jones secures a victory for Port Vale during their 1988-1989 promotion season.
Video Vault: Port Vale 1-3 Norwich, 1989
Fresh from their epic cup run the season before, John Rudge’s Port Vale took on top-flight Norwich City in an FA Cup clash in 1989.
Video vault: vintage action and the joy of photoshoots
Here are two more Port Vale clips from our OVF YouTube video channel – one from the late 1950’s and the other from the mid-1990’s Clip One This shows a match from the late 1950’s, possibly 1960’s. This clip has no sound. We’re not sure of the opposition (we don’t think it’s West Brom as […]
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. They started with a 6-1 demolition of Cardiff City on Saturday September the 17th, 1988 – a game […]
Read the Port Vale v Wimbledon programme, 1989
We take a leaf through the pages of a 1989 programme for the Littlewoods Cup second round game between Port Vale and Wimbledon.
Video Vault: Jones hits three against Fulham
Coverage of one of Vale’s finest away performances as Andy Jones hits a hat-trick in a 6-0 win over Fulham. The match took place on boatrace day – Saturday 28th March 1987. If you like our videos please consider subscribing to our Youtube channel here
Video Vault: Vale lose to Enfield!
OK, so viewers of a delicate disposition may want to look away now, but here is a clip of possibly Port Vale’s lowest cup moment – the defeat to Enfield in January 1981.
Port Vale all-time top-scorer Wilf Kirkham video
Published for the very first time on YouTube, here is a clip of Port Vale’s record goalscorer Wilf Kirkham in action.
Video Vault: Port Vale Cup Classics
Set (naturally) to The Doves’ tune ‘Black and White Town’ here’s a compilation of some of Port Vale’s greatest cup moments, produced by OVF.
Video Vault: Southport 0-2 Port Vale
Watch Mark Grew and his Port Vale team mates take on non-league Southport in a televised 1988 1st round FA Cup match.
Video Vault: Port Vale 4-2 Rotherham Utd, 1992
Highlights of a superb Port Vale win during the 1992-1993 season. Ray Walker pulls the strings in midfield as Ian Taylor and John Jeffers score two quality goals. Even defender Peter Swan gets on the scoresheet with some nifty footwork while a vintage Robin van der Laan long-range finish wraps up the scoring. The match […]
Former Valiant Barry Hancock passes away
Barry Hancock passes away: former Vale player Barry Hancock (pictured in the middle of the photo) has sadly passed away aged 74 years of age, the official Port Vale website has confirmed.
Video Vault: Andy Jones skins the Finns
Here’s a clip of one of the eight goals scored in Internationals by Vale players – and this one is by OVF’s favourite player Andy Jones.