OVF feature: The most important giantkilling in Port Vale’s history took place in 1898

[News Feed]

Port Vale’s time as a League club may only have lasted four seasons if it wasn’t for an astounding FA Cup win in 1898.

The Valiants had failed to be re-elected to the League in 1896 after struggling for some years in Division Two. However, even in the non-league Midlands Division, the press reported that the club had fared “badly” and “was likely to pass out of existence.” Finances were so bad, the club had to resort to loans to enable them to travel and fulfil their fixtures.

Continue reading The most important giantkilling in Port Vale’s history took place in 1898 at onevalefan.co.uk.

[robf]

I'm really happy with this feature which is one of the longer ones.

It's really a giantkilling that due to the years that have passed, escapes a lot of people's attention today but it was a hugely significant one for Port Vale FC.

I hope you find the article interesting too. 

[TheSage]

I do remember reading about that famous game before but the article you've put together is detailed and fascinating.

Thanks.

[robf]

9 minutes ago, TheSage said:

I do remember reading about that famous game before but the article you've put together is detailed and fascinating.

Thanks.

A pleasure, glad you enjoyed it.

[geosname]

Excellent article Rob...... now if you could get it on the Monday night live spot I'm sure we would all enjoy it.

Joking aside..... it's fascinating stuff and shows how perilous the journey has been from inception to present day...... thank you.

[robf]

9 minutes ago, geosname said:

Excellent article Rob...... now if you could get it on the Monday night live spot I'm sure we would all enjoy it.

If I did we could all see the professional foul by "Fatty" Foulkes. I bet that was some sight! 😉

[geosname]

3 hours ago, robf said:

If I did we could all see the professional foul by "Fatty" Foulkes. I bet that was some sight! 😉

He was a big lad.....

[Fosse69]

The next giant killing against Sunderland in1936 was at the Old Rec not Vale Park.  The original author would not be aware of the ground change.

[Fosse69]

1 hour ago, geosname said:

He was a big lad.....

6 foot 4,,  and possibly 24 stone when he retired.

[Aussie Rules]

6 hours ago, News Feed said:

Port Vale’s time as a League club may only have lasted four seasons if it wasn’t for an astounding FA Cup win in 1898.

The Valiants had failed to be re-elected to the League in 1896 after struggling for some years in Division Two. However, even in the non-league Midlands Division, the press reported that the club had fared “badly” and “was likely to pass out of existence.” Finances were so bad, the club had to resort to loans to enable them to travel and fulfil their fixtures.

Continue reading The most important giantkilling in Port Vale’s history took place in 1898 at onevalefan.co.uk.

In the midst of this pandemic gloom you give us this 'little gem' to cheer us up.

Thanks Rob 😎