Port Vale fan Tony Evans passes away
A Port Vale fan taken ill during the game against Cambridge United has sadly passed away.
Tributes and obituaries
OVF pays tribute to some famous Port Vale figures including John Rudge and the Sproson family.
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.
Andy Jones – the Welsh wizard
A tribute to Andy Jones: the story of Port Vale’s Welsh striker Andy Jones rivals anything that “Roy of the Rovers” has ever produced. From non-league player to full International in just two seasons, here is his remarkable story.
Ray Walker – the Hoddle of the lower leagues
A tribute to Ray Walker: known as the “Hoddle of the lower leagues” Ray was one of the most gifted players to grace the Vale Park pitch.
Tony Naylor: the ‘best £150,000 Port Vale ever spent’
Ritchie Hawkins reckons prolific Port Vale striker Tony Naylor was the “best £150,000 Vale ever spent”
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.
Former Port Vale journalist passes away
Chris Harper passes away: former Sentinel and Radio Stoke reporter Chris Harper has sadly died at the age of 71.
Former Valiant Barry Hancock passes away
Barry Hancock passes away: former Vale player Barry Hancock (pictured in the middle of the photo) has sadly passed away aged 74 years of age, the official Port Vale website has confirmed.
Pete Tindall RIP
OVF is deeply saddened to report the death of popular OVF administrator, Vale supporter and all-round good guy Pete Tindall.
Former Vale player Alf Bellis passes away
The official Port Vale website reports that former Vale winger Alf Bellis sadly passed away at the age of 92 in April. Bellis played for the club between 1938 and 1948, making 158 appearances and scoring an impressive 46 goals. Our condolences to his friends and family. Alf Bellis, 1921-2013, Valiant legend RIP
Former Port Vale chairman passes away
Bill Bell dies: Former Port Vale owner and chairman Bill Bell has died at the age of 81, it has been reported.
Steve Fox RIP
Steve Fox RIP : OVF is deeply saddened to inform Port Vale fans that former Vale winger Steve Fox passed away at midday on Saturday.
Former Port Vale keeper passes away
Former Port Vale keeper Milija Aleksic has sadly died, aged 61 years of age.
Former Valiant John Ritchie passes away
OVF has received the sad news that former Valiant John Ritchie passed away on Thursday night. Ritchie described as a “tough, uncompromising full-back” joined the club in 1965. He became a regular in the side and is remembered by those who saw it for his forty-yard “goal of a lifetime” in a 2–1 win at […]
Vale’s finest manager – John Rudge
Site Editor Rob Fielding and others pay tribute to the long-serving former Port Vale manager in a special five part tribute to the Vale Park legend. Including quotes from Robbie Earle and Sir Alex Ferguson.