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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fans’s memories of Liverpool 2-2 Port Vale, 1991
Here’s how Port Vale supporters remember the epic League Cup draw at Anfield in 1991.
Fans’s memories of Derby County 2-3 Port Vale, 1990
Here’s how Port Vale supporters remember the epic FA Cup victory at Derby County’s Baseball Ground stadium in 1990.
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…
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.
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…
Nearly men 26: when Port Vale turned down Jaap Stam
In our series of missed Port Vale transfer targets, we look at the time when the Valiants remarkably passed up on a chance of signing Dutch defender Jaap Staam…
How the national press reported Port Vale’s FA Cup win over Stoke City in 1991
It’s one of the most fondly remembered Port Vale victories and here’s how the national press covered it.
Nearly men 25: Tony Kelly, not John Rudge’s next playmaker…
Yes, midfield journeyman Tony Kelly did have a brief spell with Port Vale FC, so he’s not technically a “nearlyman” but arguably it could have lasted much longer and influential…
National Press coverage of Port Vale’s draw against Liverpool at Anfield in 1991
Goals from van der Laan and Foyle stunned the Kop and delighted a huge travelling Vale support – here’s how the national press reported on Port Vale’s creditable away League Cup draw with Liverpool in 1991.
Watch two match videos from Port Vale’s 1982-83 promotion season
We’re delighted to have been provided with these clips by a Port Vale supporter. They show the much loved 1982-83 promotion side in action.
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
Former Port Vale defender Lee Collins passes away
Lee Collins passes away: sad news as Yeovil Town confirm that the former Valiants defender has died aged just 32 years of age.
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!
Colourised Port Vale photos – B&W images are transformed
Colourised Port Vale photos – B&W images are transformed. Using online software, we’ve added colour to some of our collection of vintage black and white Port Vale images. We hope that they add a whole new dimension to the photos…
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…