Port Vale v Sheffield Wednesday friendly match preview
Port Vale take on League One side Sheff Wed in the first match to allow fans into Vale Park for months. Here’s our guide to the action…
Category: Features
How the national press reported Port Vale’s FA Cup draw at Everton in 1996
It set up one of the most fondly remembered games in Port Vale history – here’s how the press saw the Valiants’ draw at Goodison Park in the FA Cup fourth round, 1996.
Former Port Vale defender Andy Higgins passes away
Former Port Vale FC defender Andy Higgins has passed away at the age of 61, the club has announced.
Port Vale one hit wonders: number ten Winston White
In this series we look back at players who only made a solitary appearance for the Valiants. This week we look at winger Winston White…
Cult hero 72: Tom Pope
Tom Pope may not rival the likes of Martin Foyle, Wilf Kirkham, Tony Naylor or Darren Beckford, all of whom played at a higher level, as the club’s greatest striker – but his contributions during a troubling period for the club make him a worthy cult hero.
Port Vale v Nottingham Forest friendly match preview
Port Vale take on Championship side Nottingham Forest behind closed doors and here’s our guide to the action…
Send in your memories of – Port Vale 2-1 Everton in 1996
OVF is revamping its coverage of classic Port Vale games and we want to add the views from supporters who were there during famous Port Vale matches.
Fleetwood Town v Port Vale friendly match preview
Port Vale take on League One side Fleetwood Town behind closed doors and here’s our guide to the action…
Former Port Vale striker Ernie Moss passes away
Chesterfield FC have announced the passing of former Port Vale striker and lower leagues legend Ernie Moss.
Discuss Port Vale’s friendly game with Newcastle Town
Join the debate before, during and after the game on our dedicated forum thread.
A preview of Port Vale’s friendly double header
Port Vale take on non-league sides Stafford Rangers and Newcastle Town in rapid succession and here’s our guide to the action…
England v Denmark: Five most recent clashes
With England and Denmark set to square up for a place in the final of the European Championships, excitement is beginning to build. For England, the chance to reach their first major international final since the 1966 World Cup triumph is hugely exciting, while Denmark will be hoping to continue their staggering run to the […]
Kidsgrove Athletic 0-2 Port Vale – the view of the fans
Here’s how the Port Vale supporters reacted to the 2-0 friendly win over Kidsgrove Athletic on Saturday…
Kidsgrove Athletic v Port Vale match preview
Kidsgrove Athletic v Port Vale match preview: it’s Darrell Clarke’s side first friendly of the summer on Saturday and here’s our guide to the action…
Port Vale players – a collection of geographical firsts…
Lucas Covolan has become the first Brazilian player to sign for Port Vale FC. In this feature we look at some other geographical firsts for Vale players…
Five of the best: Port Vale player nicknames
The Assassin, the singing winger, Pull it, Jazz and Jammer Evans – here are our favourite Port Vale player nicknames from over the years.
Port Vale kits over the years
As fans await the latest Valiants kit launch, we thought it may be nice to look at our special feature on Port Vale kits…
Nearly men 27: Scotland’s hundred goal “finest centre-forward” and a Port Vale tragedy
In our series of players who could have featured for the club, we look at tragic story of Frank McGinnes, a Scottish starlet who was set to light up Port Vale’s entry to the Football League…
Darkest Days: Port Vale’s expulsion from the Football League in 1968
Port Vale’s expulsion from the Football League was undoubtedly one of the club’s darkest days. We take an in-depth look at what happened and when…
Send in your memories of – Derby County 2-3 Port Vale 1990
OVF is revamping its coverage of classic Port Vale games and we want to add the views from supporters who were there during famous Port Vale matches.
The promotion winning Port Vale player who fought in WW1’s major sea battle
The battle of Jutland in 1916 was the last major battle fought primarily by battleships. It must have been terrifying and a future Port Vale player was one of the sailors to take part in the conflict.
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: successful Port Vale trialists
There have been plenty of trialists playing for Port Vale in friendlies over the years but many are not taken on. Here we look at five trialists who certainly made the grade for the Valiants…
Read our selection of vintage Port Vale player interviews
Our collection of matchday programme interviews with Vale players includes Geoff Hunter, Mick Cullerton, Roy Sproson and Mark Bright.
Original Vale Park plans envisaged a huge Kop-style end terrace
Back in the late 1940s Port Vale had grand plans for the Hamil End of the ground – we take a look at what was proposed…
Port Vale one hit wonders: number nine Nathan Ferguson
In this series we look back at players who only made a solitary appearance for the Valiants. This week we look at midfielder Nathan Ferguson