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Derek Tomkinson RIP


Jacko51

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Derek was the oldest living former Port Vale player but sadly he passed away yesterday. He had his 90th birthday in April this year.

Derek played less than 30 games for Vale but famously, one of them was the 1954 FA Cup semi-final when he came into the team for the injured Ken Griffiths.

Not sure who is now the oldest former player but Colin Askey must be in the frame. 

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3 hours ago, Essex Vale said:

RIP Derek, although the semi final took place before I was born I saw Derek play in the 1964 testimonial for Roy Sproson and Selwyn Whalley.

Jacko, I think you will find that the oldest living former Vale player is Bily Bingham.

Cheers EV.  I was waiting for Phil Sherwin to tell me but you've beaten him to it!

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Because of my advanced years, I am probably one of only a few on here who saw first hand Derek playing at Vale Park.  Unfortunately for him, he was around at the time of the famous 'iron Curtain' team of 1953/54 and as there were no subtitutes in those days, his playing opportunities were limited to reserve team matches and stepping in to cover when injuries occurred to the regular first teamers.  In a different era, I have no doubt that Derek would have played far more times for PV. Sincere condolences to all his family. RIP Derek

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