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…
Category: Port Vale memorabilia
Port Vale FC memorabilia and historical features, many of which are exclusive to OVF.
Port Vale’s multi-sport stars
Have Port Vale stars ever played other sports? With stars of baseball, Test cricketers and more besides, this feature may surprise you…
Photo shows Burslem without Vale Park
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.
How Port Vale almost changed its name
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.
The story of the Port Vale 1982 badge design
Thanks to Port Vale fan Paul Bloor, we’re able to provide the story of the Port Vale 1982 badge redesign.
Stockport v Port Vale, 1952
Thanks again to Stuart Dean, we can have a look at Stockport’s programme for the visit of Port Vale in 1952.
Walsall v Port Vale, 1949
Thanks again to Stuart Dean, we take a leaf through the pages of the programme from Walsall’s game against Port Vale in 1949.
Sproson and Whalley’s testimonial, 1964
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.
The (Autoglass) road to Wembley, 1993
This video vault entry documents every match in Port Vale’s triumphant march to Wembley in the 1992-1993 season. To watch the video please click play. Like this video? Please click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel
Vale Park’s first floodlit game, 1958
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.
The first Vale Park match programme
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.
Flashback: Promotion in 1983
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.
The best Port Vale beards – in pictures
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…
Port Vale’s International Keepers Club
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.
The pioneering Chamberlain brothers
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.
Flashback: Earle’s 25th birthday…
In this historical feature, we take a look at Port Vale programme feature from 1989 which celebrates midfielder Robbie Earle’s 25th birthday.