Five ways that Port Vale’s John Rudge showed his transfer market genius
There’s plenty of claims about the best John Rudge signings – here is our selection which we think demonstrate the genius of the legendary Port Vale manager.
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About John Rudge
John Rudge has been rightly accorded legendary status due to his achievements during a long spell as Port Vale manager.
Rudge was appointed manager in 1983 after a brief spell as caretaker. He was in charge for sixteen years during which time he took the club to three promotions and won the Autoglass Trophy final at Wembley stadium.
His spell in charge was notable for his ability to bring in talented players on the cheap and sell them for large profits, the footballing style of his sides and a number of cup giantkilling acts including wins over Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Southampton and Derby County.
Five of the best quotes about Port Vale legend John Rudge
He’s a Port vale legend – so here’s what the great and the good have to say about John Rudge…
Legend John Rudge is a worthy Port Vale president
Rob Fielding thinks that the recent statement about John Rudge becoming the club president is very welcome news. Rob Fielding writes… Over the years I have heard several conversations among Port Vale supporters about how to properly celebrate legendary manager John Rudge. His unceremonious sacking by then chairman Bill Bell prompted the “flat cap” march […]
Legend John Rudge is named as Port Vale president
Legendary former manager John Rudge has been named as the Port Vale president.
Nearly men 15-16: the two signings Port Vale missed before netting Darren Beckford
One is a very well-known name to Vale fans and the other is somewhat surprising – we reveal more two Port Vale transfer near-misses.
Photo Essay: listening to the FA Cup draw in 1988
Pictured are Valiants Phil Sproson, John Rudge and Ray Walker with a portable radio…
Longest serving list shows continuity breeds success
Rob Fielding says the club should learn a lesson by perusing the longest serving managers list.
John Rudge and Adam Yates at Supporters Club Meeting
Port Vale football advisor John Rudge and retired full-back Adam Yates will be answering questions at the latest Supporters Club meeting.
John Rudge: legend backs Neil Aspin’s transfer market ability
Port Vale legend John Rudge has backed manager Neil Aspin and says he has the ability to bring in non-league talent but the priority right now is to stay in League Two.
Rudge and Aspin to attend fans forum on Thursday
Neil Aspin and John Rudge will attend a fans’ forum in the Valiant Suite on Thursday evening.
OVF 2017 review: our moment of the year
In our series of features covering 2017 we look at the incident we’ve named as our moment of the year.
Malcolm Hirst: what we require at Vale Park is a period of stability and unity
Columnist Malcolm Hirst says that following the appointment of Neil Aspin and John Rudge Port Vale now need to build for the future.
What do Aspin and Rudge bring to the table?
Although his first game in charge ultimately ended in defeat, one Vale fan thinks there are reasons to feel optimistic about Port Vale’s new manager Neil Aspin.
Video: Port Vale fans sing “Rudge’s black and white army”
The Railway Paddock welcome the return of John Rudge as Football Advisor before the home game against Grimsby Town in October 2017.
Returning Rudge would “cherish” bringing more success to Port Vale
Club legend John Rudge says he is “looking forward” to his new role at Port Vale and that he hopes to bring further success to the club.
Opinion: the best possible appointments, I’m backing the dream team
OVF editor Rob Fielding praises the joint appointment of John Rudge and Neil Aspin.