Port Vale 1-0 Bristol Rovers, play-off final second leg (aggregate 2-1) 3rd June, 1989
Port Vale 1-0 Bristol Rovers
One of the most important games in the club’s recent history, the Valiants secured promotion to the second tier for the first time in more than 30 years. The win was achieved by the “MBE” corner routine with a goal by Robbie Earle, who scored in all four fixtures against Rovers. This section also covers the other play-off games that season.
In this special feature from onevalefan.co.uk we have features, video, images and press clippings…
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National press cuttings from Port Vale’s 1989 promotion season
We present a selection of press clippings from the 1988-89 Port Vale promotion season charting the success of John Rudge’s side.
Goals of the 1988-89 season – part two
Watch the second part of our goals compilation from Port Vale’s promotion season including some memorable strikes from Futcher, Ford, Beckford and of course Robbie Earle…
Goals of the 1988-89 season – part one
Watch OVF’s compilation of Port Vale goals scored during the successful 1988-89 promotion season.
Video Vault: Beckford’s treble sinks Preston
We take a look back to 1989 and a crucial play-off semi-final second-leg encounter with Preston North End.
Port Vale celebrate promotion in 1989 video
This video feature shows footage of fans and players as Port Vale celebrate promotion in 1989.
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Highlights of both play-off games against Bristol Rovers
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