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.
Category: 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.
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.
John Jeffers – his Port Vale career in pictures
After his sad death at the age of 52, we want to remember John Jeffers’ contribution to Port Vale FC with these images.
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.
Former Port Vale defender Clinton Boulton passes away
Clinton Boulton passes away: local media in Torquay have announced the death of former Port Vale FC defender Clinton Boulton at the age of 72.
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.
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.
Burnley draw level with Port Vale’s unwanted record
Burnley’s thrashing at the hands of Manchester City has seen them equal Port Vale with a unwelcome record.
Port Vale Fail 11: Ivor Powell
Port Vale Fail Ivor Powell: it’s said you need an element of luck to succeed as a football manager – poor Ivor Powell had none while at Port Vale FC…
Clippings: Photoshoots of Port Vale new signings over the years
We take a look through our archive at some posed photoshoots to celebrate Port Vale new signings over the years…
Back again Theo? When Port Vale players return for a second spell…
Following Theo Robinson’s return to Vale Park for a second spell, we take a look at times when other players have returned to Vale Park.
70 years ago – Vale Park’s first competitive game takes place
The 24th August 2020 is the seventieth birthday of the first competitive game to be played at the Vale Park stadium.
Cult hero 71: Phil Griffiths
Cult hero Phil Griffiths: he was a promotion winner, a lucrative sale, a League Title winner and a Wales International midfielder… but perhaps the most remarkable thing about Phil Griffiths is his journey to the club in the first place…
Video: see Nico Jalink’s only goal for Port Vale FC
Dutch midfielder Nico Jalink didn’t enjoy the stellar Port Vale career of compatriot Robin van der Laan but he did at least have a memorable goal from his spell at the Valiants.
Photo Essay: Port Vale striker Bob Newton stoops to conquer in 1982…
This photograph portrays cult Port Vale striker Bob Newton scoring a diving header in a home game against Stockport County in 1982.