Port Vale’s promotion in 1994 – Rudge’s classy team writes the wrongs from the previous season
One of Port Vale’s best sides roared to promotion in 1994 and it all followed Wembley heartache during the previous season.
History and memorabilia
Port Vale nostalgia and memorabilia articles
The Port Vale nostalgia and memorabilia section of the onevalefan.co.uk website hosts the Internet’s most extensive collection of historic Port Vale articles and images. This section houses hundreds of historic Port Vale images, Port Vale team line-ups, rare Port Vale documents and features about the Port Vale early years.
Our features include – the origins of the Port Vale name, vintage Port Vale press clippings, items of Port Vale memorabilia (ranging from rare Port Vale programmes to items from our own Vale Vaults exhibition) and features on Port Vale characters ranging from Port Vale cult heroes to tributes to Port Vale legends.
View the programme from the club’s first game at the Old Recreation Ground
This programme is from the 1913-14 Central League season – and the first match which Port Vale played at their Old Recreation Ground stadium.
Port Vale’s promotion in 1959 – Norman Low builds a team full of goals
Manager Norman Low fashions an attacking side to craft a memorable promotion for the Valiants.
Port Vale’s promotion in 1970 – Gordon Lee’s consistent side earns deserved promotion
Young manager Gordon Lee helped fans forget the trauma of expulsion from the League with promotion in 1970.
My best Port Vale XI: Alan opts for a Port Vale “colossus” in his backline
This is the twelfth in a new series where OVF is asking fans to name a team of their best-ever Port Vale players in a 4-4-2 formation. Here’s a best-ever eleven courtesy of Alan.
My best Port Vale XI: Darren opts mainly for players with Championship experience
This is the eleventh in a new series where OVF is asking fans to name a team of their best-ever Port Vale players in a 4-4-2 formation. Here’s a best-ever eleven courtesy of Darren.
My best Port Vale XI: Jon’s team selection is simple – “just my favourite players”
This is the tenth in a new series where OVF is asking fans to name a team of their best-ever Port Vale players in a 4-4-2 formation. Here’s a best-ever eleven courtesy of Jon.
Photo Essay: a quiz about Port Vale in a Hull City programme
In our latest Port Vale photographic feature, you can test your Port Vale knowledge with a quiz taken from a vintage matchday programme.
Port Vale’s promotion in 1983 – John McGrath reign’s crowning moment
John McGrath cannily used transfer income to craft a promotion winning side which was the undoubted highpoint of his time in charge.
Original Vale Park plans envisaged a huge Kop-style end terrace
(Updated with a new photograph) 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…
My best Port Vale XI: Ross opts for “for the best team that would win matches”
This is the ninth in a new series where OVF is asking fans to name a team of their best-ever Port Vale players in a 4-4-2 formation. Here’s a best-ever eleven courtesy of Ross.
My best Port Vale XI: a rockstar, a disco dancer and a workhorse form part of Brendan’s best line-up
This is the eighth in a new series where OVF is asking fans to name a team of their best-ever Port Vale players in a 4-4-2 formation. This time, Brendan gives us his choices…
My best Port Vale XI: “it’s been difficult to choose” but here’s Carl’s select eleven…
This is the seventh in a new series where OVF is asking fans to name a team of their best-ever Port Vale players in a 4-4-2 formation. This time, Carl gives us his choices…
My best Port Vale XI: “it’s not easy being a manager” says Ian as he selects his best eleven
This is the sixth in a new series where OVF is asking fans to name a team of their best-ever Port Vale players in a 4-4-2 formation. This time, Ian gives us his choices…
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.
My best Port Vale XI: “gave his all for the shirt” see which players Andrew picked…
This is the fifth in a new series where OVF is asking fans to name a team of their best-ever Port Vale players in a 4-4-2 formation. This time, Andrew gives us his choices…
My best Port Vale XI: Phil says one star “could have been an England legend”
This is the fourth in a new series where OVF is asking fans to name a team of their best-ever Port Vale players in a 4-4-2 formation. This time, Phil gives us his choices…
Port Vale’s promotion in 1986 – Rudge lays the groundwork for golden period
In this special feature, we look back at John Rudge’s first promotion as a Port Vale manager.
My best Port Vale XI: David opts for “rugged power, skill and pace”
This is the third in a new series where OVF is asking fans to name a team of their best-ever Port Vale players in a 4-4-2 formation. This time, David gives us his choices…
My best Port Vale XI: Richard’s team is full of “classy” and “consistent” performers
This is the second in a new series where OVF is asking fans to name a team of their best-ever Port Vale players in a 4-4-2 formation. This time, Richard gives us his choices…
My best Port Vale XI: Rob Fielding opts for Rudge signings
This is the first in a new series where OVF is asking fans to name a team of their best-ever Port Vale players in a 4-4-2 formation. The OVF editor is kicking things off…
Clippings: two thumping Port Vale victories over Doncaster Rovers
In our occasional series looking back at Port Vale memorabilia, we take a look at two high scoring wins over Doncaster Rovers.
Reports, photos and coverage of Port Vale’s historic 1954 FA Cup quarter-final victory
In March 1954, Port Vale became only the second Third Division side to reach the FA Cup semi-finals. Freddie Steele’s famed Iron Curtain side defeated Leyton Orient 1-0 and we present media coverage of the historic win.
A photograph and match reports from Port Vale’s trip to Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge in 1928
Port Vale last played a League game away at Chelsea way back in 1928 and we have match reports plus a photograph from the match.
Port Vale 1-0 Sunderland – Sunderland are slain by Waine as Vale serve up memorable giantkilling
In-form Ben Waine scored his third goal in three games as the Valiants grabbed the headlines with a FA Cup giantkilling. Here’s our match report.
Press coverage of Port Vale’s official centenary in 1976
Here are some pages from a Sentinel special covering the history of the club.