Read the Port Vale v Brighton matchday programme from 1949
We take a look at a 1949 programme from Vale’s game against Brighton at the Old Rec ground in Hanley.
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.
Read the Stoke City v Port Vale, 1954 matchday programme
We take a look through the pages of a programme from a Stoke City versus Port Vale derby game from 1954.
1957: Wanted, one goalkeeper…
Barry Clarke’s scrapbook shows us the developments in 1957 as Ray King’s departure leaves a goalkeeping vacancy at the club…
Read the Port Vale v Watford programme, FA Cup 1988
Leaf through the pages of the programme from the penultimate game of Vale’s ’88 cup run. It contains Spurs photos, a 1954 tribute and even a Vale joke!
1957: Rangers target Steele?
Clippings from Port Vale’s 1957-58 season including an unexpected approach for Stan Steele, a probables versus the reserves report and a new goalie in action.
Read the Port Vale v Wimbledon programme, 1984
Port Vale had just lost a promotion-winning manager (sound familiar?) and a rookie was in charge for the home game against Wimbledon. We leaf through the matchday programme…
1967: Roy’s 700th and Tommy’s debut
We have some newspaper clippings from 1967 including a tribute to Roy Sproson, a profile of Stanley Matthews, Tommy McLaren’s debut and a long-distance Vale fan.
Video Vault: When Vale scored 11 in 3 days
For this Video Vault feature, we take a trip back to 1988 and a special weekend for Port Vale fans when the  Valiants managed to string together two high-scoring wins in the space of just three days.
1969: Wookey is the main draw
Here are a selection of photos from Port Vale’s 1969-70 season with striker Ken Wookey the main focus of the photographers.
A King among keepers
Following the sad passing of legendary goalkeeper Ray King recently, we felt it was appropriate to feature this clipping from the 1950s.
Video Vault: Robbie Earle compilation
Robbie Earle compilation – here’s a brief compilation of some of legendary midfielder Robbie Earle’s most memorable goals for Port Vale football club.
Video: Port Vale goals from 1991
Here is a short compilation of goals from 1991 including some memorable strikes from Robin van der Laan, Martin Foyle, Jason Beckford and Keith Houchen.
1956-7: Vale clippings
Here are some clippings from Vale fan Barry Clarke’s scrapbook from Vale’s 1956-7 season.
The sad fate of Sam Jennings, 70 years on
The 21st August 2014 marks the seventieth anniversary of the death of Sam Jennings who was one of three former players to pass away during World War Two.
Neil Aspin’s Port Vale debut – 25 years on…
Neil Aspin’s Port Vale debut: Tuesday 19th August 2014 marks twenty five years since a 24 year-old defender with receding hair played his first game for the club – yes, Neil Aspin’s Port Vale debut – and we pay tribute.
50 years of Port Vale hat-tricks (with video)
Port Vale hat-tricks: here is a look back at some of Port Vale’s hat-trick heroes from the last fifty years.
Cult Hero 38: Tommy Clare
Cult hero Tommy Clare: local lad, pioneer, captain, cup winner, manager, England International, war hero… Tommy Clare is well-deserving of a place in our Cult hall of fame.
Port Vale legend Ray King passes away
Ray King passes away: Ray King, the goalkeeper of Port Vale’s legendary 1954 side has sadly passed away aged 89.
Video: the Southport cup game, 1988
Here’s a two-part video of Port Vale’s FA Cup clash with non-league Southport that was selected for the Match of the Day programme.
1969: a cup epic and a chat with Gordon
We take a look at some FA Cup photos from the 1969-70 season plus a profile and interview with then-Vale manager Gordon Lee.
Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Port Vale video, 1991
Watch our Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Port Vale video from 1991.
Liverpool 2-2 Port Vale video, 1991
Watch a news report on one of Vale’s finest league cup hours – an honourable away draw at Anfield in front of 8,000 travelling Valiants.
Grimsby Town 1-2 Port Vale video, 1991
There are two rarities in this clip – a Simon Mills goal and a gem of a performance from loanee Jason Beckford as Vale beat Grimsby.
1960’s: Letters from the past
Do you think fan criticism only began with the Internet age? Think again as we provide a selection of letters – critical, controversial and passionate – from the late 1960’s.
Video Vault: Port Vale 2-1 Notts Co, 1991
A glimpse of the potential Brian Mills showed during his sadly short Vale career as he scores an excellent winner against County.
Video Vault: Port Vale on the up, 1990
At first glance, this may look to be an ordinary preview piece by the local news. But it does contain footage of Vale training, an interview with John Rudge and Robbie Earle scoring against Stoke City.