Photo Essay: a programme feature on Vale legend Roy Sproson from 1970
In our latest Port Vale photographic feature, we take a look at a matchday programme feature on Vale great Roy Sproson.
The Sprosons
A tribute to the Vale’s legendary family – The Sprosons – who played over a thousand games for the club.
The Sprosons – Port Vale’s ultimate family
A legendary family for Vale followers, Rob Fielding look back at the extraordinary loyalty of three generations of Sprosons.
Roy Sproson interview
A Roy Sproson interview from the pages of a 1970s Port Vale matchday programme.
The Roy Sproson statue is unveiled
We look back at the day that the Roy Sproson statue was unveiled at Vale Park.
Flashback: Roy Sproson honoured in 1969
We take a look back to November 1969 and a national award for Port Vale club legend Roy Sproson.
Sproson and Whalley’s testimonial programme, 1964
We take a brief glance to the past with a look at the programme for a 1964 Port Vale testimonial match, thanks again to Stuart Dean.
Phil Sproson: the OVF interview
In the seventh of a series of special OVF features to mark the build-up to the unveiling of the long-awaiting Roy Sproson statue, here’s an OVF interview with Phil Sproson.
Roy Sproson in pictures
Roy Sproson pictures: in the sixth of a series of special OVF features to mark the build-up to the unveiling of the long-awaiting Roy Sproson statue, here are a selection of pictures of the great man.
Roy Sproson in quotes
Roy Sproson quotes: in the fifth of a series of special OVF features to mark the build-up to the unveiling of the long-awaiting Roy Sproson statue, here are a selection of quotes from the great man himself.
Roy Sproson: head and shoulders above the rest
In the third of a series of special OVF features to mark the build-up to the unveiling of the long-awaiting Roy Sproson statue, here’s a vintage photograph of Roy Sproson in aerial action.
Vintage Roy Sproson interview
In the second of a series of special OVF features to mark the build-up to the unveiling of the long-awaiting Roy Sproson statue, here’s a vintage interview with Roy Sproson from the 1970’s.
The Phil Sproson revelation in Shoot magazine
In this 1988 edition of Shoot magazine, Port Vale were featured due to their epic FA Cup run. This edition ran just before Vale’s fifth round clash with Watford and featured a fascinating revelation from Phil Sproson on how close he came to joining neighbours Stoke City.
Roy Sproson way is officially opened
Roy Sproson Way: the main drive into the Vale Park stadium has been formally renamed as “Roy Sproson Way” in honour of the club’s most loyal servant.