Former Vale player Colin “singing winger” Grainger passes away aged 89
Former England winger Colin Grainger has died at the age of 89, it has been announced.
Colin Grainger
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Five of the best: Port Vale player nicknames
The Assassin, the singing winger, Pull it, Jazz and Jammer Evans – here are our favourite Port Vale player nicknames from over the years.
Like a larger-than-life actor who only performed in low-budget dramas: Port Vale team mate on Roy Sproson
Former England International and Port Vale winger Colin Grainger’s forthcoming autobiography includes his thoughts on playing alongside club legend Roy Sproson.
Played for both: ten players to appear for Port Vale and Sunderland
With the FA Cup tie fast approaching we take a look at ten players to play for both clubs.
Colin Grainger
Time at club: 1961-1964 Appearances: 50 Goals: 8 Colin Grainger player profile: Former England International Colin Grainger signed for Port Vale for a fee of £6,000. He was initially a regular and played a starring role in a shock FA Cup win over his former club Sunderland. However, he lost his place in August 1963 […]
The ‘singing’ winger sinks Sunderland
In our “memory match” series long-serving Vale fan Stuart Dean takes a look back at a vintage Vale match. In this second article we look at a memorable game for Vale winger Colin Grainger.