The adventures of the trawler Port Vale
Not many Vale fans are aware of the trawler “Port Vale” which was in service for almost thirty years. It’s a remarkable story…
Port Vale FC memorabilia and historical features, many of which are exclusive to OVF.
Not many Vale fans are aware of the trawler “Port Vale” which was in service for almost thirty years. It’s a remarkable story…
Have Port Vale stars ever played other sports? With stars of baseball, Test cricketers and more besides, this feature may surprise you…
A 1934 aerial image on the website Britain from the Air shows how Burslem looked before the Vale Park stadium was constructed on the Hamil Road.
The origins of the unique Port Vale name has caused much debate, but many fans may not be aware just how close the club came to changing its name altogether.
Thanks to Port Vale fan Paul Bloor, we’re able to provide the story of the Port Vale 1982 badge redesign.
Thanks again to Stuart Dean, we can have a look at Stockport’s programme for the visit of Port Vale in 1952.
Thanks again to Stuart Dean, we take a leaf through the pages of the programme from Walsall’s game against Port Vale in 1949.
We take a brief glance to the past with a look at the programme for a 1964 Port Vale testimonial match, thanks again to Stuart Dean.
This video vault entry documents every match in Port Vale’s triumphant march to Wembley in the 1992-1993 season.
Vale Park’s first floodlit game: thanks once again to Stuart Dean, we have the matchday programme plus a report from the Sentinel from this notable occasion.
We are delighted to produce one of the most significant match programmes in the entire history of Port Vale FC – the first Vale Park match programme.
It’s just over thirty years ago that John McGrath’s Port Vale side celebrated promotion to the third division. Here are a selection of photos.
Best Port Vale beards: world Beard Day takes place every September and to celebrate that momentous occasion, here is our pick of Port Vale’s bearded superstars…
The number of Port Vale players to appear in goal for their national side is a small one. Out of the dozen or so players to play Internationally while on Vale books, just three were keepers.
With the help of several press and programme clippings, OVF takes a look at the impact that the Chamberlain brothers had on Port Vale FC.
In this historical feature, we take a look at Port Vale programme feature from 1989 which celebrates midfielder Robbie Earle’s 25th birthday.
In this historical feature, we take a look at Port Vale programme feature from 1989 which celebrates Darren Beckford’s 150th appearance for the club.
Following Chris Birchall’s International retirement, OVF takes a look at the select group of Port Vale players to represent their country.
Centre-half Phil Sproson in goal? Terry Armstrong in last season’s kit? Jimmy Greenhoff with his back to the camera? What on earth is going on here? Well, ahead of the 1982-83 promotion season, Vale decided to have some fun with the summer team photo and publish one with some deliberate mistakes. On the photo, you […]
Last season, Port Vale FC announced a new crest design based upon a club crest that was introduced in 1956.
In 2013, Port Vale asked supporters to decide whether the club should return to an updated version of the crest used by the club in the 1950’s. But how many fans knew that a red and gold version of that crest was also produced by the club?
Following Chris Birchall’s return to Vale Park for a second spell, we take a look at some other Port Vale players who have made two (or more) stops in Burslem.
Thanks to Pete T, we have some photos of Vale fan Geoff Austin’s autograph book from which dates back to the 1950’s. It contains 1950s Port Vale autographs plus those of Stoke City players from that era.
We have an image of Port Vale players in ahem, relaxed mood at a 1973 party. But who are they? We reveal all…
We present two first-day covers which were specially produce to celebrate significant events in the history of Port Vale FC.
Thanks to OVF reader Paul Rafferty, we have an image of Vale’s crucial FA Cup goal against Leyton Orient – the strike that secured Port Vale’s place in the semi-finals.
Thanks to OVF reader David Shaw, we have this image of rock legends Lemmy and Ozzy Osbourne outside the Vale Park ground in 1981.