The sad fate of Port Vale striker Sam Jennings, 79 years on
This week marks the seventy ninth anniversary of the death of Port Vale striker Sam Jennings who was one of three former players to pass away during World War Two.
2023 Summer Archive
Seven wins and thirty goals – Port Vale’s incredible start to the 1893-94 season…
OVE summer archive: the 1893-1894 season was only Port Vale’s second season as a Football League club but it started off as one of the most memorable.
Watch a compilation of Darren Beckford’s Port Vale goals
OVF summer archive: it’s thirty one years since prolific striker Darren Beckford was sold to Norwich City by Port Vale.
Port Vale’s 1954 heroes pictured away from the pitch
OVE summer archive: taken from a Sentinel FA Cup semi-final special, here are some unique period portraits of the legendary Freddie Steele side pictured at home.
Colourised Port Vale photos – black and white images are transformed
OVF summer archives: some black and white Port Vale images are transformed. Using online software, we’ve added colour to some of our collection of vintage photos. We hope that they add a whole new dimension to them…
Port Vale’s first-ever promotion was an amazing, against the odds achievement
OVF summer archives: Port Vale’s stunning promotion in 1930 was achieved despite some potentially devastating events. We take a look back at a remarkable landmark campaign.
Port Vale’s one game wonder, maverick, Stoke City goader and war hero – the remarkable Leigh Roose story
OVF summer archives: we celebrate an extraordinary player who challenged for a league title in his only Port Vale appearance, riled Stoke City officials, caused the rules to be changed and was a hero of the WW1 trenches.