Bernie Slaven: Autoglass was a ‘great day’
We’ve managed to catch up with former Vale striker Bernie Slaven and have a brief chat about his time at Vale.
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.
Cult Hero 08: Robin van der Laan
Robertus Petrus van der Laan or Robin van der Laan to Vale fans, did not confirm to stereotypes.
Cult Hero 07: Brett Angell
Cult hero Brett Angell: sometimes, when you have to pick a cult hero, it really helps to choose one that fits the stereotypes. And Brett Angell certainly ticks all the boxes…
Cult Hero 06: Kevin Finney
Cult hero Kevin Finney: some cult heroes build their reputation over months or even years – Kevin Finney’s cult credentials was assured after a solitary FA Cup goal…
Cult Hero 05: Simon Mills
Cult hero Simon Mills: our fifth Vale cult hero wasn’t scary, wasn’t controversial and wasn’t rubbish, he was just a thoroughly likeable player…
Cult Hero 04: Bob Hazell
Cult hero Bob Hazell: our fourth Vale cult hero is one of the Valiants’ scariest, most intimidating and unpredictable characters of all-time…
Cult Hero 03: Bob Newton
We profile Bob Newton, a burly striker, a one season wonder and idol of the terraces.
Cult Hero 02: David Riley
If Ron Futcher (Total Cult number one) was a triumph of a football brain over questionable physique, then David Riley was a triumph of hard graft over questionable talent.
Cult Hero 01: Ron Futcher
Cult hero Ron Futcher: the striker was an explosive mix of mood swings, supreme skill and bad haircuts. He is a worthy entrant to our Cult hall of fame.
Chris Banks interview
A Chris Banks interview in the pages of the Port Vale matchday programme of the early 1980s.
Alan Boswell interview
An Alan Boswell interview from the pages of a 1970s Port Vale matchday programme.
Port Vale 2-1 Spurs video, 1988
Watch an FA Cup giantkilling classic as goals from Ray Walker and Phil Sproson secure a Port Vale victory over Spurs.
Aspin’s wonder strike
Neil Aspin was a very occasional scorer of goals for Port Vale but this mazy run and shot against Grimsby Town will live long in the memory.
Tony Naylor, Vale Legend
Tony Naylor scored some of Vale’s most memorable goals in the 1996-1997 season – here is a compilation of the striker’s special strikes.
Port Vale 6-1 Norwich City video, 1996
Watch our video as John Rudge’s Port Vale side hammer Norwich City with six strikes at home in this classic encounter from the 1996/1997 season.
Port Vale 1-0 Bristol Rovers, 1989
Watch highlights as Port Vale secure promotion with a play-off final win over Bristol Rovers in 1989 thanks to a goal from Robbie Earle.
Ian Bogie scores as Port Vale do the double over Stoke City
That man Ian Bogie scores once again to secure Port Vale’s double over Stoke City in the 1995/6 season.
Ian Bogie scores after twelve seconds
Watch as midfielder Ian Bogie scores after just twelve seconds of play in a famous 1995 derby win over neighbours Stoke City.
Port Vale history 1876 to 1912
Early years including the club formation and the origins of that name!
Port Vale history 1913 to 1949
The move to the Old Recreation Ground, jumping in and out of the league and the emergence of Wilf Kirkham.
Port Vale history 1950 to 1968
The move to Vale Park, the cup run of the famed ‘Steele Curtain’ side and the controversy over league expulsion.
Port Vale history 1969 to 1987
The Roy Sproson legacy, years of underachievement and the emergence of John Rudge.
Port Vale history 1987 to 2018
Promotions, epic cup runs, the club’s first-ever trophy and the controversial final days of John Rudge’s reign.
Vale’s finest manager – John Rudge
Site Editor Rob Fielding and others pay tribute to the long-serving former Port Vale manager in a special five part tribute to the Vale Park legend. Including quotes from Robbie Earle and Sir Alex Ferguson.
A perfect Foyle
A tribute to Martin Foyle: striker Martin Foyle played for nine years, was the club’s second highest scorer of all time and is now manager. We pay tribute to his goalscoring exploits.
Goodbye Captain Marvel…
This tribute to Neil Aspin was written just after stalwart defender Neil Aspin decided to leave the club after years of loyal service and dedication.