Cult Hero 38: Tommy Clare
Cult hero Tommy Clare: local lad, pioneer, captain, cup winner, manager, England International, war hero… Tommy Clare is well-deserving of a place in our Cult hall of fame.
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Cult Hero 36: Randy Samuel
Cult hero Randy Samuel: Canadian Randy Samuel is probably the only player called “Randy” to appear for the Valiants but aside from that, he also has several other claims for fame.
Cult Hero 35: Colin Tartt
Cult hero Colin Tartt: We take a look at the Port Vale career of Colin Tartt – a ‘hard as nails’ full-back who spent two lengthy spells with the club in the seventies and eighties.
Cult Hero 33: Steve McPhee
Cult hero Steve McPhee: the Scottish striker started with a goal and left under a cloud of controversy, but he will be remembered fondly by a generation of Vale fans.
Cult Hero 32: Teddy Peers
Cult hero Teddy Peers: to many Vale fans, the name “Teddy Peers” will fail to ring a bell, but Ted holds a unique record and furthermore it’s one that will not be broken.
Cult Hero 31: Bernie Wright
Cult hero Bernie Wright: sometimes, when you have to pick a cult hero, it really helps to choose one that fits the stereotypes. And Bernie ‘hairy and scary’ Wright certainly ticks most of the boxes.
Cult Hero 30: Gary Roberts
Cult hero Gary Roberts: we take a look at our thirtieth cult Vale figure – midfielder Gary Roberts – who had a controversy-packed two year spell at Vale Park.
Cult Hero 29: Jack Maddock
Cult hero Jack Maddock: local lad John (Jack) Maddock’s determination to play the sport of football should serve as an inspiration to all modern footballers.
Cult Hero 28: Jack "Nipper" Roberts
Cult hero Jack Roberts: The Liverpudlian striker (pictured far right) is one of the most fascinating Vale characters that most fans have never heard of and a definite entry into our OVF Port Vale cult hall of fame.
Cult Hero 27. John McGrath
Cult hero John McGrath: the first manager to enter our cult hall of fame, McGrath’s reign may have been outshone by that of John Rudge but nevertheless McGrath enjoyed a memorable, brief and (at-least partially) successful spell with the Valiants..
Cult Hero 26: Michael Walsh
Cult hero Michael Walsh: OVF’s cult heroes section enters the modern age with our cult profile of Michael Walsh – one of the unluckiest players to appear for Port Vale in recent years.
Cult Hero 25: John Nicholson
Cult hero John Nicholson was a courageous defender who was ever-present for four seasons in the 1960’s and a key member of some of Vale’s most memorable cup ties.
Cult Hero 24: Tommy McLaren
Cult hero Tommy McLaren: the late midfielder was brave, totally committed and beloved of fans. Many would consider Tommy to be Vale’s ultimate cult hero.
Cult Hero 23: Akpo Sodje
Cult hero Akpo Sodje: he powerful forward arrived without fanfare but soon proved his worth to become a popular terrace hero and a deserved entrant in our hall of cult fame.
Cult Hero 22: Jan Jansson
Cult hero Jan Jansson: the stylish Swedish midfielder was a relatively unsung performer in Vale’s supremely gifted 1996-1997 side.
Cult Hero 21: Neville Southall
Cult hero Neville Southall: the first goalkeeper to make our list, Neville Southall was a shoe-in for our cult hall of fame.
Cult Hero 20: John Durnin
Cult hero John Durnin: why does a veteran, signed on a non-contract basis from Rhyl make our hall of fame?
Cult Hero 19: Paul Kerr
Cult hero Paul Kerr: a goalscoring midfielder, Paul Kerr’s place in Port Vale’s history is assured…
Cult Hero 18: Jon Bowden
Cult hero Jon Bowden: an all-action midfielder with a ‘play anywhere’ mentality, Jon Bowden was a fans favourite of the mid-1980s…
Cult Hero 17: John Jeffers
Cult hero John Jeffers: a classic winger, often infuriating, but brilliant on his day, John Jeffers is a worthy entrant in our cult hall of fame…
Cult Hero 16: Steve Fox
Cult hero Steve Fox: a winger who was a one-season wonder, we look back at wily eighties winger, Mr Steve Fox.
Cult Hero 15: Ally Brown
Cult hero Ally Brown: was Ally Brown a washed-up veteran striker at the end of his career – or did he still have something to offer?
Cult Hero 14: Paul Maguire
Cult hero Paul Maguire: hmmm, this could be another controversial one – why did we chose a balding, ex-Stoke as a cult hero?
Cult Hero 13: Peter Clarke
Cult hero Peter Clarke: a strapping centre-half who joined Vale for a brief, but memorable spell, Clarke left Vale a lasting parting gift.
Cult Hero 12: Alan Webb
Cult hero Alan Webb: one of the unsung heroes of the John Rudge revolution, we profile ever-reliable cult hero Alan Webb.
Cult Hero 11: David Lowe
Cult hero David Lowe is one of a select number of players to have not one, but two successful loan spells with the Valiants.
Cult Hero 10: Chris Killen
Cult hero Chris Killen: not all the cult heroes we will feature stayed at Vale for a long time and Chris Killen is a fine example of a brief, but hugely popular stay.
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