Former Vale player Noel Kinsey passes away
Former Port Vale player-coach Noel Kinsey has passed away at the age of 91.
OVF pays tribute to some famous Port Vale figures including John Rudge and the Sproson family.
Former Port Vale player-coach Noel Kinsey has passed away at the age of 91.
Paul Bowles passes away: Former Port Vale defender Paul Bowles has passed away at the age of 59.
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.
Bert Llewellyn passes away: the former Port Vale striker Bert Llewellyn, has sadly died, aged 77.
Ken Higgs passes away: former Port Vale junior and England Test bowler Ken Higgs has passed away at the age of 79.
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 Brian Taylor has died at the age of 78, the Express and Star newspaper reports.
Former Walsall and Port Vale winger Geoff Morris has sadly died at the age of 66.
Ray King passes away: Ray King, the goalkeeper of Port Vale’s legendary 1954 side has sadly passed away aged 89.
Chris Harper’s Port Vale reports were hugely influential for a generation of Vale fans and Rob Fielding pays tribute.
Chris Harper passes away: former Sentinel and Radio Stoke reporter Chris Harper has sadly died at the age of 71.
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.
OVF is deeply saddened to report the death of popular OVF administrator, Vale supporter and all-round good guy Pete Tindall.
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
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 : 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 Milija Aleksic has sadly died, aged 61 years of age.
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 […]
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.
A legendary family for Vale followers, Rob Fielding look back at the extraordinary loyalty of three generations of Sprosons.
A tribute to Martin Foyle: striker Martin Foyle played for nine years, was the club’s second highest scorer of all time and is now manager. We pay tribute to his goalscoring exploits.
This tribute to Neil Aspin was written just after stalwart defender Neil Aspin decided to leave the club after years of loyal service and dedication.
We take a look at the club’s most famous supporter – world famous pop star Robbie Williams – and his connection to the Valiants.
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.
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.
A tribute to Robbie Earle: legendary former Port Vale midfielder Robbie Earle ended his playing career in 2000 at the age of 35 after playing over 650 games. Rob Fielding pays tribute to a true gentleman both on and off the pitch.
Ritchie Hawkins takes a look back at the career of Dave Brammer, one of the select band of players to play for all three local league clubs. Please note: this feature was written in 2005, three years prior to Brammer’s recent return to the Valiants.