Flashback: Beckford’s 150th game
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.
Category: Port Vale memorabilia
Port Vale FC memorabilia and historical features, many of which are exclusive to OVF.
The International Valiants club
Following Chris Birchall’s International retirement, OVF takes a look at the select group of Port Vale players to represent their country.
The most bizarre Vale line-up ever?
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 […]
The new, old Vale crest pictured
Last season, Port Vale FC announced a new crest design based upon a club crest that was introduced in 1956.
A red Port Vale crest? Yes, it happened twice!
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?
Back again? When Vale players return…
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.
1950s Port Vale autographs pictured
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.
Flashback: “Lol’s lovelies,” 1973
We have an image of Port Vale players in ahem, relaxed mood at a 1973 party. But who are they? We reveal all…
Pictured: Port Vale first-day covers
We present two first-day covers which were specially produce to celebrate significant events in the history of Port Vale FC.
Pictured: the goal that took Vale into the semi-final
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.
Flashback: Rock legends at Vale Park
Thanks to OVF reader David Shaw, we have this image of rock legends Lemmy and Ozzy Osbourne outside the Vale Park ground in 1981.
Port Vale Mascots of yesteryear – pictured
Port Vale Mascots: we love these photos and we wanted to share them with you all. They date from the days before Port Vale had one, official mascot…
Where is he now? An update on Andy Jones
We recently found this article in the excellent football memorabilia magazine Back Pass and we felt it may be of interest to our users. It’s a brief interview with Vale legend Andy Jones plus a small piece on Andy’s current activities.
Rare document from first Stoke game unearthed
Port Vale’s first-ever league encounter with neighbours Stoke City took place in 1920 and OVF has a vintage document from that league match to share with you…
Valiants since 1876? Sorry, you’re 43 years out!
Port Vale Valiants nickname: do you know when the club first adopted the “Valiants” nickname? Was it 1876, when the club was founded, perhaps? Well, somewhat surprisingly, the nickname did not come into use until some 43 years after the club’s formation.
A brief history of Port Vale badges and crests
Port Vale have had a variety of club crests over the many years of the club’s existence. OVF examines the history behind the club’s many badge designs.