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.
Tributes and obituaries
OVF pays tribute to some famous Port Vale figures including John Rudge and the Sproson family.
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.
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.
Former Port Vale defender Lee Collins passes away
Lee Collins passes away: sad news as Yeovil Town confirm that the former Valiants defender has died aged just 32 years of age.
Former Port Vale, Tranmere Rovers and Chester City forward John James passes away
John James passes away: former Valiants forward and fans’ favourite has sadly died at the age of 72.
John Jeffers – his Port Vale career in pictures
After his sad death at the age of 52, we want to remember John Jeffers’ contribution to Port Vale FC with these images.
John Jeffers passes away
John Jeffers passes away: highly respected Port Vale winger John Jeffers has sadly passed away after a long illness, he was 52 years of age.
Former Port Vale defender Clinton Boulton passes away
Clinton Boulton passes away: local media in Torquay have announced the death of former Port Vale FC defender Clinton Boulton at the age of 72.
Mike Lakin – one of our own, rest in peace
We are very sad to report the passing of Mike Lakin, Port Vale fan and popular member of the onevalefan forum.
Former Port Vale player John Ridley passes away
John Ridley passes away: former Port Vale player, who made over 300 appearances during two spells at the club, has passed away aged 67 years of age.
Former Port Vale player Jimmy Goodfellow passes away
Jimmy Goodfellow passes away: Former Port Vale midfielder Jimmy Goodfellow has passed away at the age of 76.
Port Vale striker Graham Barnett passes away
Graham Barnett passes away: Former Port Vale striker Graham Barnett has sadly passed away at the age of 82.
Errol Yorke, Boomer’s Dad passes away
Errol Yorke passes away: all of us at OVF are saddened to learn of the passing of Errol Yorke, known to all as “Boomer’s Dad”
Nathan Bates and Paul Slezak: RIP forever Valiant
A reminder to supporters attending Saturday’s game against Bury that there will minute’s applause to mark the passing of two Port Vale supporters.
Port Vale fan Tony Evans passes away
A Port Vale fan taken ill during the game against Cambridge United has sadly passed away.
A poem in memory of Johnny Aitch
Barry Edge has composed this verse in memory of forum legend Johnny Aitch who sadly passed away earlier this month.
Former Port Vale goalkeeper Alan Boswell passes away
Alan Boswell passes away: Port Vale have announced the sad news that former goalkeeper Alan Boswell has passed away aged 74.
Former Vale player Noel Kinsey passes away
Former Port Vale player-coach Noel Kinsey has passed away at the age of 91.
Former Port Vale defender Paul Bowles passes away
Paul Bowles passes away: Former Port Vale defender Paul Bowles has passed away at the age of 59.
Former Valiant Matt Carragher passes away
Matt Carragher passes away: the captain of Port Vale’s 2000 LDV Vans Trophy winning side has sadly died at the age of 40, the Port Vale Supporters Club have announced.
Former Port Vale striker Bert Llewellyn passes away
Bert Llewellyn passes away: the former Port Vale striker Bert Llewellyn, has sadly died, aged 77.
Potteries sporting great Ken Higgs passes away
Ken Higgs passes away: former Port Vale junior and England Test bowler Ken Higgs has passed away at the age of 79.
Former Port Vale defender John King passes away
John King passes away: former wing-half who played over 100 times for Port Vale has sadly passed away at the age of 77.
Former Port Vale winger passes away
Former Port Vale winger Brian Taylor has died at the age of 78, the Express and Star newspaper reports.
Former winger Geoff Morris passes away
Former Walsall and Port Vale winger Geoff Morris has sadly died at the age of 66.
Port Vale legend Ray King passes away
Ray King passes away: Ray King, the goalkeeper of Port Vale’s legendary 1954 side has sadly passed away aged 89.
Chris Harper: a tribute
Chris Harper’s Port Vale reports were hugely influential for a generation of Vale fans and Rob Fielding pays tribute.
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