Phil's New Book

[Fosse69]

Dus that other famous person who's name I carnt remember still writes books :)

He did tell me he was considering a sequel to his records book, but no dates except in the book.

[CAVALIER]

One for me. Steve was telling me about this a few weeks back. ****** great loss and well done Phil .

[mr burslem]

Phil Sherwin has a great new book out in the shop today - "Men of Steele". It's the story of Vale's wonderful 1953-54 season when the club became only the second Third Division team in history to reach the semi-final of the FA Cup, only to be robbed blind by a dodgy referee in the match at Villa Park against West Brom. Vale also won the Div 3 North title by 11 points thanks in no small part to their "Steele Curtain" defence.

 

The book is a great read and contains not only details of all the matches and players but also wonderful snippets of the social history of the time and various anecodates from the people involved at the club.

 

Makes sense to buy this for Christmas! £9.99 in the club shop now. And no, I'm not on commission.

 

You've sold one!

[PVFC_4_EVA]

RIP Steve

Cant believe he passed away. Such a fit man too

[Conrad]

Dus that other famous person who's name I carnt remember still writes books :)

 

Enid Blyton?:D

[Aussie Rules]

I'm going to try and get 20-30 autographed copies for our GTCs

[Rudgiesflatcap]

I'll definitely buy this. I used to work with Micky Hulligan who played for the vale during this era, Top man he was.

[Jacko51]

I'm going to try and get 20-30 autographed copies for our GTCs

 

Barry, you should see if Phil can get Colin Askey to autograph them.

[Howjy04]

Barry, you should see if Phil can get Colin Askey to autograph them.

 

Might be worth having a book signing day at the shop by CA with Phil Sherwin's permission?

[Aussie Rules]

Barry, you should see if Phil can get Colin Askey to autograph them.

 

Of course Jean, smashing idea :D

[Aussie Rules]

To my embarrassment I'm not sure how many are still with us from the F.A. Cup team.

 

I think Ray King is over in Thailand; Colin was last with Milton United; and - well, I must go and do my homework

[Leicestershire Valiant]

Dus that other famous person who's name I carnt remember still writes books :)

 

Jeff Kent?

[Shropshire_Valiant]

Should be a good read, my Grandad always used to say there was a conspiracy in those days around lower league teams beating top clubs at times, hence why Vale got a dodgy penalty against them as they didn't want a 3rd Division team in the FA Cup final!

[Fosse69]

To my embarrassment I'm not sure how many are still with us from the F.A. Cup team.

 

I think Ray King is over in Thailand; Colin was last with Milton United; and - well, I must go and do my homework

Possibly Derek Tomkinson (Who replaced the injured Ken Griff for the SF)?

[Jacko51]

Possibly Derek Tomkinson (Who replaced the injured Ken Griff for the SF)?

 

Derek Tomkinson now lives in Spain I believe. Ray King is still alive but lives with his son in Thailand. Colin Askey is the only member of the semi-final team who is still locally based. I often see him shopping in Hanley with his missus!

 

PS There is a smashing pic of Ray King in Phil's book wearing the recent BGC keeper's jersey.