1980s: Darren Beckford and Ron Futcher to the fore
In our latest series of clipping from the OVF archives, we look at several matches from the latter part of the 1980’s.
Scrapbooks and clippings
Snippets about Port Vale’s past, courtesy of several fan scrapbooks plus clippings and cuttings from elsewhere.
Clipping Hero #4: Bob Newton
We take a look at cult striker Bob Newton’s Vale career through a selection of clippings…
Clipping Hero #3: Ray Walker
We take a look at Ray Walker’s Vale career through a selection of clippings…
Clipping Hero #2: Andy Jones
The premise of this series is very simple – press clippings of a prominent Port Vale figure. In this episode it’s Andy Jones
Clipping Hero #1: Darren Beckford
The premise of this series is very simple – press clippings of a prominent Port Vale figure. In this episode it’s Darren Beckford.
1968: Mick Cullerton hits the headlines
Striker Mick Cullerton certainly hogged the headlines on the pitch during the 1967-68 season. Here we detail a few of the incidents.
1968: one of Vale’s darkest hours…
We have some newspaper clippings from 1968 covering the club’s expulsion from the League after being found guilty of five charges.
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…
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.
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.
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.
1956-7: Vale clippings
Here are some clippings from Vale fan Barry Clarke’s scrapbook from Vale’s 1956-7 season.
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.
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.
Port Vale cup classics of the 1990s
Port Vale cup classics of the 1990s: a selection of match reports from the 1990s including the Autoglass Trophy win, draws with Liverpool and Arsenal plus the giantkilling over Derby County.
1980’s/90’s: The joy of staying up
For our latest scrapbook clippings, we take a look at a few Port Vale survival masterclasses including a report on that memorable win over Huddersfield.
1980’s: ‘Jones the Drum’
In another selection of scrapbook clippings we find out about Andy Jones’ musical career and his return to the club, a cup win over Ipswich…
Vintage 1956 Port Vale FC match reports
1956 Port Vale FC match reports: we don’t believe these have been made available online anywhere before – read four 1956 match reports of Port Vale’s games against Notts County, Nottingham Forest, Blackburn and Fulham.
1967: A chance to honour Vale’s ‘twins’
In the latest installment from our Scrapbook Archives, we take a trip back to 1967 when preparations are in place for Terry Miles’ and Harry Poole’s testimonial.
1990’s: Liverpool held, Town thrashed
Here’s a couple of clippings from a Port Vale scrapbook from the 1990’s – including a dramatic win over Huddersfield and a honourable draw at Anfield.
1973: Bobby Moore vs Tommy McLaren
Bobby Moore vs Tommy McLaren: here’s a couple of clippings from a Port Vale scrapbook – including an image of the Vale’s 1973 clash with West Ham United.
1967: Chapman arrives and Czech tour
We take a look at events in 1967 as we reproduce several cuttings from a Vale scrapbook. These include the signing of Roy Chapman and the summer tour of Czechoslavakia.
1956: Bristol City beaten, Poole emerges…
In the latest installment of clippings from Barry Clarke’s 1950’s scrapbook we look back on a victory over Bristol City and the emergence of a 22 year-old Harry Poole.
1956: Vale need more forward power
In the third episode of our new series, we take a look at more Port Vale headlines from the 1950’s as the local paper previews the 1956-57 season’s hopes.
1957: Dramatic Ray King transfer request
In the second episode of our new series, we take a look at more Port Vale headlines from 1957 as Ray King rocks the club with a transfer request.
1957: Port Vale go all continental…
In the first of a new regular series, we take a look at a number of 1950’s press cuttings about Port Vale.