Read an 1893 match report as Port Vale thrash rivals Crewe
This match report covers Port Vale’s third-ever competitive game against Crewe Alexandra, which took place in Division Two on the 16th September 1893.
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.
A look at Port Vale’s club record 9-1 win over Chesterfield in 1932
Striker Stewart Littlewood scored six times as Port Vale recorded their best-ever League win with a 9-1 victory over Chesterfield. Here’s the background to that game and a match report…
Nearly Men 31: Deklan Wynne, the International left-back who never played competitively for Vale
Deklan Wynne joined the Valiants in April 2024 but despite two spells lasting till July of that year, he never managed to make a competitive appearance for the club.
Cult hero 74: David Worrall
David Worrall may not be one of the club’s all-time great wingers but his dedication, longevity and skill make him a worthy entrant in our Port Vale cult hall of fame.
The little-known Port Vale striker capped by England days after leaving the club
A prolific striker of the 1930’s, Port Vale’s Harry Roberts earned an England cap just a few weeks after departing the club.
The Vale Park stadium opening day, August 1950
Port Vale’s stadium opened on the 24th August 1950. We look back at that day with press clippings, the schedule of events and a look at the songsheet handed out to Port Vale supporters…
Clippings: “hobbledehoys” – a Port Vale spat in the 1895 letters section of the Sentinel
We discovered this entertaining spat between fan and club in the letters section of the Evening Sentinel newspaper between September and October 1895.
Eighteen goals in sixteen games – Port Vale striker Bobby Blood’s astonishing run
A legendary forward for the club, striker Bobby Blood went on an extraordinary run of goalscoring form during Port Vale’s return to League football.
Photo Essay: Port Vale’s Mark Chamberlain receives an award in 1982
In our latest Port Vale photographic feature, we take a look at a matchday programme feature on Vale great Roy Sproson.
Cult hero 73: Bill Cope
The left-back may be barely remembered these days but he earns cult status for his dedication to the Valiants over the years. Here’s his story…
Clippings: Photoshoots of Port Vale new signings over the years
We take a look through our archive at some posed photoshoots to celebrate new Port Vale signings over the years…
Port Vale Fail 12: Rhys Williams
The bungled Rhys Williams transfer marked one of the low points of the much criticised David Flitcroft regime.
Former Port Vale midfielder Billy Kellock passes away
Former Port Vale midfielder Billy Kellock has sadly passed away at the age of seventy, the media in Peterborough has announced.
Port Vale legend Roy Sproson remembered
To mark the 27th anniversary of his passing, we post this feature to mark the astonishing contribution that Roy Sproson made to Port Vale FC.
Photo Essay: a programme feature on Vale legend Roy Sproson from 1970
In our latest Port Vale photographic feature, we take a look at a matchday programme feature on Vale great Roy Sproson.
Photo Essay: John Rudge’s first Port Vale signing in action…
In our latest Port Vale photographic feature, we take a look at the first Port Vale signing by manager John Rudge…
Respected Port Vale commentator George Andrews passes away
George Andrews whose commentary on Port Vale games were regarded as cult classsics has sadly passed away, the club has announced.
Legendary Port Vale player Harry Poole passes away
Port Vale’s third highest appearance maker, Harry Poole, has passed away at the age of 88, the club has announced.
Arthur Longbottom, Port Vale’s top scorer in 1962 passes away
The official QPR website has announced the passing of striker Arthur Longbottom who was Port Vale’s joint top-scorer during the 1961-62 season.
From our archive: Port Vale signings photographed over the years
OVF Archive article: with the 2023 summer transfer window now shut, we take a look through our archive at some posed photoshoots to celebrate Port Vale new signings over the years…
Five of the best: Port Vale players who graduated from the youth team
Rob Fielding selects five Port Vale players who have made their mark after coming through the club’s junior ranks…
The sad fate of Port Vale striker Sam Jennings, 79 years on
This week marks the seventy ninth anniversary of the death of Port Vale striker Sam Jennings who was one of three former players to pass away during World War Two.
Photo Essay: two Port Vale related first-day covers
In our latest Port Vale photographic feature, we take a look at two Valiants-related postal items….
Thirty years ago – Port Vale lift their first domestic trophy
Visit our dedicated page for video, news clippings, photos and articles on Port Vale’s Autoglass Trophy win in 1993.
One year on – Port Vale defeat Swindon Town in a dramatic play-off penalty shootout
On the 19th May 2022, Port Vale fans enjoyed one of the team’s more memorable games of recent years.
How the national press covered Port Vale’s Autoglass Trophy win
It was Port Vale’s first-ever domestic trophy and here’s how the national press reported the Valiants’ victory at Wembley stadium in 1993.