Port Vale fan Tony Evans passes away
A Port Vale fan taken ill during the game against Cambridge United has sadly passed away.
History and memorabilia
The moment Port Vale’s greatest goalscorer called it a day
At 32 years of age, Wilf Kirkham still had a couple of years to add to his incredible goal tally for the club – but on August 2nd 1933 he decided to call it a day. We reveal the reason why…
Port Vale in rare company as one of Arsene Wenger’s bogey sides
Opta Joe, the official Twitter account for Opta Sports say Vale are in the same company as CSKA Moscow, Fiorentina, PAOK Solonika and Paris St Germain.
OVF Youtube retro classic: Vale hit Barnet for six
On our OVF YouTube channel we remember some of the great Vale moments of recent years – here we remember a thrashing of Barnet back in 1993
OVF Youtube retro classic: GOOOAL! Ian Bogie…
On our OVF YouTube channel we remember some of the great Vale moments of recent years – here we remember a snowy classic at Vale Park.
Remember: the one and only Vale Park rock concert
[Links to gallery] A selection of images from the Heavy Metal Holocaust concert back in the early 1980s
Clipping: Port Vale play Stoke City in 1928
A clipping from 1914 recalls how a “gallant” Port Vale side suffer a narrow defeat to their neighbours.
Clipping: Vale suffer vandalism in 1914…
A clipping from 1914 recalls how seats were damaged at the Old Rec stadium…
Clipping: A match report on Vale’s record defeat…
A clipping from 1892 reports on a home humbling for the Valiants as they concede ten to the Blades…
Clipping: The moment Port Vale took Leeds City’s league place
A clipping from 1919 recalls the unique occasion of Leed City’s expulsion and the appointment of Port Vale to take over their fixures…
Clippings: Port Vale photos from the 1938-39 season…
Here are a selection of clippings from 1939 including action shots of Vale playing at their Hanley ground…
Clipping: Inquest into death of Vale player Tom Butler, 1923
In this clipping from 1923, the inquest into the tragic death of Tom Butler is announced.
Clipping: Port Vale to buy Cobridge Ground, 1886
In this clipping from 1886, Port Vale announce the purchase of the Athletic Ground, Cobridge – their home for 27 years.
Clipping: Formation of Port Vale Athletics Club, 1885
In this clipping from 1885, Port Vale announce the formation of an athletic club and decide to seek a permanent ground.
A poem in memory of Johnny Aitch
Barry Edge has composed this verse in memory of forum legend Johnny Aitch who sadly passed away earlier this month.
Ultimate Port Vale XI subs: pick six outfield subs
We want to complete the bench players for our Ultimate Port Vale XI vote. We already have a back-up keeper but which outfield players should be on the bench
Ultimate Port Vale XI subs: the sub goalkeeper
We’ve moved onto the bench players for our Ultimate Port Vale XI vote. We already have a winner as the starting keeper but who should be his back-up?
Ultimate Port Vale XI: the strikers
Finally, after a longer than expected delay, we’re asking you to select two upfront for our ultimate eleven.