Port Vale’s first-ever promotion in 1930 – an amazing, against the odds triumph
Port Vale’s stunning promotion in 1930 was achieved despite some potentially devastating events. We take a look back at a remarkable landmark campaign.
Season 1929-30
The best Port Vale XI you will never have seen play live
The concept is simple – a starting eleven of Port Vale players whose playing careers preceded all modern-day fans.
Press coverage of Port Vale’s first-ever promotion in the Football League
The 1929-30 season really was a remarkable campaign for Port Vale but one that is barely remembered these days. In this feature we look at how the promotion was celebrated in the local press at the time.
Five of the best: surprisingly good Port Vale seasons
In the second of a double header, after looking at disappointments, we present a list of Port Vale seasons which were a surprising success.
Photo Essay: Port Vale hit eight in 1930 with Sam Jennings scoring four
We have the briefest of reports of a significant result for Port Vale back in 1930. Here’s the background to Port Vale’s thrashing of Bradford Park Avenue.
Five of the best – Port Vale strikers of the 1930s
The top five of the thirties is really dominated by two names – but nevertheless here’s our five man shortlist…
Valiants of old: Albert Pynegar, the veteran who made his mark
In this series, OVF profiles some notable former players. This time it’s a veteran striker who played a key part in one of Vale’s best-ever seasons.
Cult Hero 49: Tom Morgan
Cult hero Tom Morgan: despite taking the club to their highest-ever league position, few fans know of Tom Morgan’s impressive contribution to Port Vale.
Cult Hero 45: Albert Pynegar
Cult hero Albert Pynegar: a prolific goalscorer whose career at the club came to a sad and premature end.
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.
Cult Hero 34: Jimmy Oakes
Cult hero Jimmy Oakes: renowned as a “clean” defender who rarely fouled or was booked, Oakes was widely regarded as one of the finest defenders never to picked for England. He’s a worthy entrant to our cult hall of fame…
Cult Hero 29: Jack Maddock
Cult hero Jack Maddock: local lad John (Jack) Maddock’s determination to play the sport of football should serve as an inspiration to all modern footballers.
Vintage Billy Briscoe photos unearthed
Thanks to Port Vale fan Leigh Briscoe, OVF has been handed these amazing images of Port Vale players during the 1920s including striker Billy Briscoe. These images were discovered by Leigh’s grandmother and mainly feature Billy Briscoe, who is related to Leigh.