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.
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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.
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.
Port Vale set to appoint Neil Aspin and John Rudge
Port Vale FC are expected to announce the appointments of fan favourites Neil Aspin and John Rudge on Wednesday.
Reports – John Rudge linked with Port Vale return
BBC Radio Stoke reporter Lee Blakeman says he has heard “strong rumours” that John Rudge could be appointed in a Director of Football role at Vale Park.
Legend John Rudge has sympathy for Vale fans
Legendary manager John Rudge says “my heart goes out to Port Vale fans” after the club’s recent turmoil.
Port Vale legend John Rudge: I will keep my fingers crossed
Port Vale legend John Rudge has led the messages of support ahead of Vale’s crucial game against Fleetwood on Sunday.
Nearly men 7-12: the rocky transfer route to Ron Futcher…
Port Vale tried five other strikers before opting to sign Ron Futcher. This is the story of those failed transfer deals…
Vale’s Dutch connections (and how we nearly signed Jaap Stam)
After the signing of Kjell Knop, We look back at Vale’s Dutch signings over the years and how John Rudge once turned down Jaap Stam.
Weekly Digest: U-S-Eh? How to destroy the Champions League…
In our latest edition of the weekly digest, there’s a bid to destroy the Champions League, a look at Macclesfield Town, another goal for Nathan Smith and a quiz about JJ Hooper…
Five of the best – Port Vale Cup games
Here are five of Rob Fielding’s personal highlights from thirty years as a Vale fan.
18 years ago: Port Vale 1-1 Arsenal, FA Cup replay
Yes it really is eighteen years ago since that night of “biscuit tins”, Wayne Corden, Allen Tankard, penalty shootouts and cup drama.
Nearly Men numbers five and six: Gillespie and Davies
In the latest “nearly men” episode, we examine how Port Vale almost signed two Manchester United players.
Port Vale v Everton, 1996
We leaf through the pages of a programme from a famous Port Vale game – this copy signed by John Rudge.
Clipping Hero #6: John Rudge
Here are a selection of clippings about the iconic Port Vale manager’s Burslem career…
1980s: Darren Beckford and Ron Futcher to the fore
In our latest series of clipping from the OVF archives, we look at several matches from the latter part of the 1980’s.
Port Vale 3-1 Stoke City, 1992
The Valiants secure a memorable televised FA Cup first round win over their neighbours Stoke City.