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.
Category: History and memorabilia
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
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 forward Bob Newton scoring a diving header in a home game against Stockport County in 1982.
Video: Anthony Gardner’s first goal for Port Vale
Defender Anthony Gardner would be sold to Tottenham Hotspur for £1m and would play for England – here’s his first goal in a Port Vale shirt during a 2-0 win over QPR.
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.
Video: watch Port Vale win a thriller against Bristol City in 1998
We take a trip back to the 1998-99 season and Gareth Ainsworth is the star of the show in a home victory over Bristol City. Watch the dramatic highlights!
Photo essay: an all-seated Lorne Street stand
This photograph from Alex Steventon shows the all-seated Lorne Street stand in all its glory.
Video: watch Port Vale’s seven goal thriller with Norwich City from 1999
Here’s a highly entertaining game from Carrow Road which took place during the 1998-99 season. There’s goals galore from both sides…
Cult hero 70: Matt Carragher
The late Matt Carragher was much loved by Port Vale fans during a life which was tragically cut short.
Cult hero 69: Richard “Jammer” Evans
One of the earliest players to appear for the club, crowd favourite “Jammer” had a distinctly unlucky career with Port Vale FC
Five long-serving Port Vale players you may never have heard of
In this feature, we profile five Port Vale players who served the club for many years but may not be known too well by the modern day supporters.
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 Port Vale signings by Gordon Lee…
Czech mates – Port Vale and Czechoslovakia, a special relationship
In the 1960’s Port Vale FC embarked on two tours of Czechoslovakia and also hosted a home friendly against the national side, but what prompted this close relationship between Port Vale and Czechoslovakia?
Cult hero 68: Gary Ford
An underrated wide player, Gary Ford played an often unsung part in some memorable John Rudge moments.