33 years on – Port Vale defeat Bristol Rovers to secure promotion…
Back in 1989, Port Vale defeated Bristol Rovers in a two-legged play-off final to win promotion. Here are news clips from both legs.
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.
Flashback – in 1947 Ronnie Allen scores six goals in two home games
2022 marks 75 years since the Port Vale 1947-48 season. One of the season’s most memorable feats was the goalscoring of striking prodigy Ronnie Allen who scored consecutive hat-tricks in two home games.
Vale video classic: Tony Naylor’s superb hat-trick against Charlton Athletic
The goals were so good that he celebrated each one with a “sitdown” and a “cigar” – watch Tony Naylor’s superb treble against Charlton Athletic from back in 1996.
Port Vale goalkeeper John Connaughton passes away
The Port Vale Supporters Club have tweeted the sad news that former Port Vale goalkeeper John Connaughton has passed away at the age of 73.
The 1954 side pictured at home…
Iron Curtain stars at home: taken from a Sentinel FA Cup semi-final special on display at the Vale Vaults exhibition, here are some unique period portraits of the legendary Freddie Steele side pictured at home.
12th October 1946 – a eighteen year-old Basil Hayward makes his Port Vale debut…
On the 12th October 1946, Basil Hayward made his first-ever appearance for the club at the tender age of just 18 years and 188 days. He would progress into one of the legendary figures of the 1953-54 Iron Curtain side.
How Port Vale FC paid tribute the last time a monarch passed away
Following the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II, we take a look at how Port Vale paid tribute to her father, George VI back in 1952.
Forrester’s forerunner – a vintage interview with Terry Lees, the last person to swop Stoke City for Port Vale
With thanks to journalist Phil Shaw, we have Phil’s interview with Terry Lees, which appeared in Backpass magazine.
Photo Essay: the Russell Bromage Port Vale testimonial match 1986
Following the sad passing of Stuart Chapman, Kev Walshaw sent us this clipping of the Russell Bromage testimonial match from 1986 which featured Chapman in the Port Vale line-up.
Former Valiant Stuart Chapman passes away
Former Port Vale player Stuart Chapman has sadly passed away at the age of 71.
Former Vale player Colin “singing winger” Grainger passes away aged 89
Former England winger Colin Grainger has died at the age of 89, it has been announced.
The most important Port Vale giantkilling in its history took place in 1898
Most important Port Vale giantkilling: Vale’s time as a League club may only have lasted four seasons if it wasn’t for an astounding FA Cup win in 1898.
Former Port Vale record signing Billy Bingham passes away
Northern Ireland International Billy Bingham, who joined the Valiants for a then club record fee of £15,000 in 1963, has sadly passed away aged 90.
Former Port Vale midfielder Geoff Hunter passes away
Former Port Vale midfielder Geoff Hunter has sadly passed away at the age of 62.
Port Vale’s play-off win – the best of the social media reaction
A selection of tweets from the official Port Vale Twitter account with reaction during and after a memorable game.
Play-off final fans gallery – happy players, supporters and Rudgie…
With many thanks to several Vale fans, here is the first of several galleries celebrating Port Vale’s 3-0 play-off final victory over Mansfield Town.
Play-off final gallery – goals, celebrations and… inflatable pigs!
With many thanks to Rob Morris, here is the first of several galleries celebrating Port Vale’s 3-0 play-off final victory over Mansfield Town.
Six thoughts after the play-offs: sore losers Swindon, magnanimous Mansfield, wonderful Wilson and Clarke’s character
Rob Fielding shares his views as Port Vale cap a marvelous season with victory in the League Two play-offs. Here are his thoughts on the play-off campaign…
Port Vale 3-0 Mansfield Town match report – Valiants power to promotion after Wembley masterclass
Port Vale 3-0 Mansfield Town match report: well, that wasn’t the way it’s supposed to be… where was the drama, the last-minute twists and turns we expect from a big Vale game?
Port Vale’s play-off victory – what they said…
A selection of quotes following Port Vale’s memorable play-off final victory over Mansfield Town in 2022…
Eleven games played, won ten – Port Vale’s amazing start to 1929-30
Port Vale’s form at the start of the 1929-30 season was near-perfect. We take a look back at a memorable season in the Third Division (North).
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 FA Cup run still present in minds of fans after 34 years
It’s been 34 years since Port Vale went on a famous FA cup run in the 1987/88 season, but the heroics of the Valiants remain firmly in the memories of Vale fans who were fortunate enough to witness the exploits.
Former Port Vale manager Gordon Lee passes away
Former Port Vale manager Gordon Lee has passed away at the age of 87.
Colourised Port Vale photos – B&W images are transformed
Colourised Port Vale photos – B&W images are transformed. Using online software, we’ve added colour to some of our collection of vintage black and white Port Vale images. We hope that they add a whole new dimension to the photos…
24 years later: Man City given chills at Vale Park
Memories of 1998 may be a little hazy for some, but certain moments throughout history will stand the test of time and remain part of football folklore forever. In the case of Port Vale Football Club, March 14, 1998 is one of those days.