Port Vale cigarette cards
Take a look at some vintage cigarette cards featuring Port Vale players dating from the 1920’s, 1930’s and 1950’s.
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.
Bela Guttman – Why Port Vale tried to sign the 60’s “Mourinho”
Bela Guttman was hailed as a legend after guiding Benfica to two European Cup victories. So why on earth, just weeks after winning his second trophy, was he offered the manager’s role by Port Vale?
Read a vintage 1998 interview with legendary Port Vale manager John Rudge
Here’s an interview with John Rudge by the Independent’s Phil Shaw ahead of Port Vale’s game with Arsenal in 1998.
How the national press reported Port Vale’s draw against Arsenal at Highbury in 1998
Prior to their dramatic FA Cup replay against Arsenal in 1998, Port Vale earned a highly creditable 0-0 draw at Highbury.
How the national press viewed Port Vale’s 2001 LDV Vans Trophy final win
A match report and player ratings from the Millennium stadium in 2000 as Brian Horton’s Port Vale side win the club’s second domestic trophy.
Nearly men 29: Chris Burns, the swap deal which never happened
Port Vale came close to adding midfielder Chris Burns to their squad in a swap deal which is mired in confusion…
National press coverage of Port Vale’s FA Cup win over Southport in 1988
Here’s a press clipping of Port Vale’s FA Cup win over non-league side Southport back in 1988.
Port Vale press clippings – how the national press viewed the 1993 play-offs against Stockport County
With thanks to fan Ken Grocott, we have a selection of clippings from the national press covering Port Vale’s play-off semi-final games against Stockport County in 1993.
Port Vale press clippings – how the national press viewed the 1994 FA Cup win over Southampton
Often forgotten amongst the glory matches of Spurs and Everton, the FA Cup win over Southampton is relatively unsung but remains a fine performance by John Rudge’s side.
How the national press reported Port Vale’s FA Cup win over Everton in 1996
It set up one of the most fondly remembered games in Port Vale history – here’s how the press saw the Valiants’ famous FA Cup replay win in the FA Cup fourth round, 1996.
Press Clippings: media reports of Port Vale’s glorious 1953-54 season
Culled from our media archives, here are a selection of press clippings from Port Vale’s fabulous 1953-54 season…
Relative abundance – Port Vale players from the same family
Here’s a select list of Port Vale players from the same family…
Five of the best Port Vale signings by Brian Horton
Continuing our occasional “five of the best” series here’s our personal top five best Brian Horton signings for Port Vale…
Nearly men 28: Chris Price, the full-back who turned down John Rudge
In our series of players who could have featured for the club, we look at Port Vale’s failed pursuit of Chris Price in the mid 1980s.
Scrapbook: Port Vale stars of the 1950s
With thanks to Paul Beard, we have some Port Vale items which were in Graham Ridgway from Penkhull’s scrapbook.
Former Port Vale player Derek Tomkinson passes away
Derek Tomkinson, who played for the Valiants in the 1950s, has sadly passed away at the age of 90.
How the national press reported Port Vale’s FA Cup draw at Everton in 1996
It set up one of the most fondly remembered games in Port Vale history – here’s how the press saw the Valiants’ draw at Goodison Park in the FA Cup fourth round, 1996.
Former Port Vale defender Andy Higgins passes away
Former Port Vale FC defender Andy Higgins has passed away at the age of 61, the club has announced.
Cult hero 72: Tom Pope
Tom Pope may not rival the likes of Martin Foyle, Wilf Kirkham, Tony Naylor or Darren Beckford, all of whom played at a higher level, as the club’s greatest striker – but his contributions during a troubling period for the club make him a worthy cult hero.
Former Port Vale striker Ernie Moss passes away
Chesterfield FC have announced the passing of former Port Vale striker and lower leagues legend Ernie Moss.
Fans’s memories of Liverpool 2-2 Port Vale, 1991
Here’s how Port Vale supporters remember the epic League Cup draw at Anfield in 1991.
Fans’ memories of Derby County 2-3 Port Vale, 1990
Here’s how Port Vale supporters remember the epic FA Cup victory at Derby County’s Baseball Ground stadium in 1990.
Nearly men 27: Scotland’s hundred goal “finest centre-forward” and a Port Vale tragedy
In our series of players who could have featured for the club, we look at tragic story of Frank McGinnes, a Scottish starlet who was set to light up Port Vale’s entry to the Football League…
Photo Essay: Port Vale hit eight in 1930 with Sam Jennings scoring four
We have the briefest of reports of a significant result for Port Vale back in 1930. Here’s the background to Port Vale’s thrashing of Bradford Park Avenue.
Five long-serving Port Vale players you may never have heard of
In this feature, we profile five Port Vale players who served the club for many years but may not be known too well by the modern day supporters.
Nearly men 26: when Port Vale turned down Jaap Stam
In our series of missed Port Vale transfer targets, we look at the time when the Valiants remarkably passed up on a chance of signing Dutch defender Jaap Staam…