The national press previews Port Vale’s game against Tottenham Hotspur in 1988
With thanks to Port Vale supporter Ken Grocott, we have three national press previews of Port Vale’s FA Cup tie against Tottenham Hotspur in 1988.
John Rudge
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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.
1980s Port Vale photos
Here’s a selection of our favourite 1980s Port Vale photos featuring the likes of Andy Jones, Robbie Earle and Bob Newton…
Five of the best: veteran signings by Port Vale manager John Rudge
Legendary manager John Rudge is rightly regarded as the club’s finest manager – and here are five examples of veteran players he successfully signed.
Five of the best: players converted to other positions by John Rudge
Legendary manager John Rudge is rightly regarded as the club’s finest manager – and here are five examples of how he successfully converted players from one position to another…
Quiz: ten tricky questions about John Rudge’s Port Vale signings
John Rudge quiz: test your knowledge and see how you get on with our latest quiz – ten questions on signings by legendary manager John Rudge.
Huddersfield Town v Port Vale 1998: watch the full 90 mins
Huddersfield Town v Port Vale 1998: watch our premiere of the “as live” game as John Rudge’s Port Vale travel to Huddersfield Town looking for a win to stay up….
You’re playing tomorrow morning – Andy Hill on a hectic start to his Port Vale career
We managed to catch up with fans favourite Andy Hill to chat about his time at Port Vale. He chats about how he signed for Vale, the impact of John Rudge and recalls some of his favourite matches.
Classic match in full: watch the 1990 FA Cup replay at Derby on Monday evening
As part of our series of showing the whole 90 minutes of vintage Port Vale games, we will be showing the 1990 FA Cup replay with Derby County as live on Monday evening…
Vintage Vale match: watch the whole of the 1993 Autoglass Trophy final
WATCH: As the first of our “as live” screenings of classic Port Vale games, we take a trip back to 1993 and the Autoglass Trophy final clash with Stockport County at Wembley stadium.
When Vale shocked Spurs to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup
A look back at a still memorable FA Cup game for Port Vale.
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…
Photo Essay: Darren Beckford signs for Port Vale
Darren Beckford signs for Port Vale: this photo shows the signing of Manchester City striker Darren Beckford in 1987
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.
Aspin “desperate” to bring success, Rudge “honoured” to return
The newly dubbed Port Vale “dream team” of John Rudge of Neil Aspin have been talking to the media after they were unveiled as the club’s new management team.
Neil Aspin and John Rudge return to Port Vale
Former Port Vale playing legend Neil Aspin has been confirmed as the club’s new manager while John Rudge is the club’s Football Advisor.