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.
Cult heroes
Port Vale cult heroes
Port Vale cult heroes: a collection of cult Port Vale figures from both on and off the pitch. We take a look at Port Vale cult figures who have left their mark on the football club for both better and worse.
Our extensive Port Vale FC cult figures section includes figures such as striker Ron Futcher, defender Bob Hazell, right-back Simon Mills, winger John Jeffers, club proprietor Sam Bennion and midfielder Tommy McLaren.
Read our profiles on all these Port Vale cult figures and you will find out just why they qualify as a genuine cult hero.
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…
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.
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…
Cult hero 70: Matt Carragher
Cult hero Matt Carragher: the late defender was much loved by Port Vale fans during a life which was tragically cut short.
Cult hero 69: Richard “Jammer” Evans
Cult hero Richard Evans: one of the earliest players to appear for the club, crowd favourite “Jammer” had a distinctly unlucky career with Port Vale FC
Cult hero 68: Gary Ford
Cult hero Garry Ford: an underrated wide player, Gary Ford played an often unsung part in some memorable John Rudge moments.
Cult hero 67: Nicky Cross
Cult hero Nicky Cross: a relatively unheralded signing at the time, Nicky Cross proved to be an intelligent and experienced addition to the Port Vale squad.
Cult hero 66: Jim Arnold
Cult hero Jim Arnold: a veteran goalkeeper who appeared to have the perfect ending to his career – only to return for a final hurrah!
Cult hero 65: Jack Yuill
Cult hero Jack Yuill: Jack’s wartime service deserved to be remembered even if his time as a Port Vale player was a brief one.
Cult hero 64: Jack Wilkinson
Cult hero Jack Wilkinson: Port Vale have had several prolific forwards in its history and as a result the achievements of Jack Wilkinson have gone unnoticed by many.
Cult hero 63: Tom Butler
Cult hero Tom Butler: during the 1923 season, Port Vale striker Tom Butler lost his life after being injured during a game. This is the story of his all too brief Vale career.
Cult Hero 62: Arthur Bridgett
Cult hero Arthur Bridgett: heard the story of a veteran International winger making a glorious comeback to the Potteries? No, this isn’t about Sir Stanley Matthews, this is the lesser-known tale of Arthur Bridgett’s brief but glorious Vale career.
Cult Hero 61: Bert Eardley
Cult hero Bert Eardley: this is the story of the locally born football player who would only play for one team – his beloved Port Vale.
Cult Hero 60: Joe Fidler
Cult hero Joe Fidler: He played only a handful of games for Port Vale but Joe Fidler should be celebrated for his actions during World War One.
Cult Hero 59: Adrian Capes
Cult hero Adrian Capes: Capes served Port Vale as both player and coach during a long and varied career… and was top-scorer for four seasons in a row.
Cult Hero 58: Lucien Boullemier
Cult hero Lucien Boullemier: A footballing artist – this is the story of one of Port Vale’s most extravagantly named players who excelled in both sport and ceramics.
Cult Hero 57: William Aitken
Cult hero Williams Aitken: this is the story of an extraordinary character. A former Valiant who went on to manage an elite Italian club and who won the French equivalent of the FA Cup. This is the story of William “George” Aitken.
Cult Hero 56: Arthur Box
Cult hero Arthur Box: a goalkeeper who played for the club in the early twentieth century, Box pulled off a memorable one-off…
Cult Hero 55: Bob Blood
Cult hero Bob Blood: striker Bob Blood possessed more than just a great name as our cult feature will explain…
Cult Hero 54: Harry Howell
Cult hero Harry Howell: he may be an unfamiliar name to many but Harry Howell excelled for both Potteries football clubs…
Cult Hero 53: Warney Cresswell
Cult hero Warney Cresswell: it’s a name that may not be familiar, but Cresswell’s arrival revolutionised coaching and management methods at Port Vale FC…
Cult Hero 52: Joe Schofield
Cult hero Joe Schofield: it’s probable that few Vale fans know of manager Joe Schofield, but he’s arguably one of the club’s most influential bosses…
Cult Hero 51: Lol Hamlett
Cult hero Lol Hamlett: one of Vale’s leading characters, Lol refused to use bad language while serving the club for a mammoth 28 years.
Cult Hero 50: Joe Brough
Cult hero Joe Brough: a prolific scorer of 111 goals in three spells at the club, Brough would have been a club legend if it wasn’t for one crucial flaw…
Cult Hero 49: Tom Morgan
Cult hero Tom Morgan: despite taking the club to their highest-ever league position, few fans know of Tom Morgan’s impressive contribution to Port Vale.