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.
Season 1969-70
Photo Essay: a programme feature on Vale legend Roy Sproson from 1970
In our latest Port Vale photographic feature, we take a look at a matchday programme feature on Vale great Roy Sproson.
1970s Port Vale photos
Here’s a selection of our favourite 1970s Port Vale photos featuring the likes of John James, Roy Cross, Roy Sproson and Tommy McLaren.
Photo essay: a portrait of Port Vale defender Roy Cross, 1970
This photograph portrays Roy Cross in 1970 shortly after the defender had joined Port Vale FC.
Five of the best Port Vale signings by Gordon Lee
As one of the small group of Port Vale managers to win promotion, there’s plenty of decent signings to pick from – but here’s our personal top five best Gordon Lee signings…
Photo Essay: Port Vale players celebrate promotion in 1970
In this series we take a look at particularly memorable images from our OVF photo archives – this is a vintage snap of the side celebrating promotion in 1970.
Photo Essay: The 1970 Port Vale promotion winning team in colour
A colour team photograph of the 1969 to 1970 Port Vale promotion winning team.
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.
1969/1970 Promotion Booklet (Part 2)
Continuing our look at the booklet celebrating Port Vale’s 1970 promotion success. The booklet is 69 pages long, so this is the second part of our look through the pages of the promotion pamphlet.
1969/1970 Promotion Booklet (Part 1)
Take a look at the pamphlet celebrating Port Vale’s 1970 promotion success.
Read the Port Vale v Notts County programme, 1970
We take a leaf through the pages of a 1970 Port Vale programme.