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From our OVF Archive: seven wins, thirty goals – Port Vale’s incredible 1893 run…
The 1893-1894 season was only Port Vale’s second season as a Football League club but it started as one of the most memorable.
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…
Five of the best – Port Vale strikers of the 1920s
There’s an obvious, well-known name at the top – but who are the other names who make our list of the best Port Vale strikers of the 1920s?
A collection of Port Vale press clippings from the 1980s and 90s
Read features on Port Vale’s games against Southport, Norwich City, Manchester City and the 1989 Potteries Derby against Stoke City
National press clippings of Port Vale’s draw with Derby County, 1990
Darren Beckford beats England keeper Peter Shilton – here’s how the national press reported on Port Vale’s creditable home draw with Derby County on January 7th 1990.
National press cuttings from Port Vale’s 1989 promotion season
We present a selection of press clippings from the 1988-89 Port Vale promotion season charting the success of John Rudge’s side.
How the national press reported Port Vale’s draw with Watford in 1988
Following their sensational win over Spurs, John Rudge’s side faced another top-flight outfit and did themselves proud at Vale Park. Here’s how the press reported the draw.
Match Weekly magazine’s coverage of Port Vale’s win over Spurs in 1988
Match Weekly was a popular football magazine in the 1980s – here’s how they covered Port Vale’s famous FA Cup win over Tottenham Hotspur in 1988.
How the national press covered Port Vale’s win over Spurs in 1988
A look at the national press backpages after Port Vale’s famous 1988 FA Cup win over Tottenham Hotspur in January 1988.
The national press previews Port Vale’s game against Tottenham Hotspur in 1988
With thanks to Port Vale supporter Ken Grocott, we have three national press previews of Port Vale’s FA Cup tie against Tottenham Hotspur in 1988.
A ticket for a possible replay of Port Vale’s 1954 FA Cup semi-final
Port Vale lost their famous FA Cup semi-final against West Bromwich Albion in 1954 but what if there had been a replay. This unique ticket gives an indication of the plans… and the location may raise a few eyebrows!
Opinion: refreshing to hear the new Port Vale manager pull no punches
Rob Fielding says it’s refreshing to hear a truthful post-match interview with new Port Vale FC manager Darrell Clarke.
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.
1980s Port Vale photos
Here’s a selection of our favourite 1980s Port Vale photos featuring the likes of Andy Jones, Robbie Earle and Bob Newton…
Former Port Vale, Tranmere Rovers and Chester City forward John James passes away
John James passes away: former Valiants forward and fans’ favourite has sadly died at the age of 72.
Port Vale Director of Football is no quick fix but shows long-term thinking
Rob Fielding says that while he can understand fans’ frustrations, there is a long-term logic in the club’s appointment as it looks to move with the footballing times.
Five best John Askey signings for Port Vale
Five best John Askey signings? His transfer policy was somewhat hit and miss but we want to highlight five successes.
John Jeffers passes away
John Jeffers passes away: highly respected Port Vale winger John Jeffers has sadly passed away after a long illness, he was 52 years of age.
Five of the best: Port Vale signings from Stoke City
Port Vale signings from Stoke City: it’s a controversial move at the best of times, but here are five Potteries transfers which benefitted the Valiants.
Moving ‘Camp’ Esperance, Western Australia
Here’s another very welcome memoir from OVF’s very own Barry Edge…
I was there: a fans’ view of Port Vale’s Iron Curtain side
Many younger fans never saw the legendary 1953-54 Port Vale side. Geoff Ainsworth did. He watched from the sidelines and here’s his review of the squad from that incredible season.
FREE competition: when will Port Vale score against Colchester?
Don’t forget to enter our new forum competition for this season where we ask you to predict the time of the first Port Vale goal.
In pictures: Port Vale’s tour of Czechoslovakia 1967
Thanks to former player and commentator Mick Cullerton here are some behind the scenes photos of Port Vale’s tour of Czechoslovakia in 1967.