How the local press reported Liverpool 2-2 Port Vale in 1992
Liverpool 2-2 Port Vale: Valiants supporters out sing the famous Kop as the team match the mighty Reds. here’s how the Sentinel newspaper reported the game…
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.
Port Vale 1-0 Bristol Rovers, 1989
Local lad Robbie Earle is the hero as Vale clinch promotion in the play-off final.
BBC Radio Five Live’s special programme on Vale’s win over Spurs 1988
BBC Radio Five Live presented a dedicated programme on Port Vale’s famous 1988 win over Tottenham Hotspur – and here’s the full transcript.
Jones delighted with tribute
An exclusive interview with Valiant legend Andy Jones. He talks about playing for Wales, leaving the Vale and of course that famous haircut.
Ainsworth: I have massive respect for Rudge
Wing wonder Gareth Ainsworth talks to us about his memories of Vale Park. Discover Gareth’s weakness for chocolate and a road trip with Stuart Talbot.
Bright: Rudge has no equal
Media star Mark Bright chats to us about his favourite Vale moments, winding up Nick Hancock and his pair of Port Vale slippers.
Sproson: Rudge was a great coach
We talk to Valiant legend Phil Sproson about his time at the club and his thoughts on his famous Vale family.
Barker: Rudge was unbelievable
In an exclusive interview we talk to former Valiant Simon Barker. Simon recalls his favourite moments and the influence of John Rudge on his career.
Port Vale 6-1 Norwich City video, 1996
Watch our video as John Rudge’s Port Vale side hammer Norwich City with six strikes at home in this classic encounter from the 1996/1997 season.
Port Vale history 1987 to 2018
Promotions, epic cup runs, the club’s first-ever trophy and the controversial final days of John Rudge’s reign.
Vale’s finest manager – John Rudge
Site Editor Rob Fielding and others pay tribute to the long-serving former Port Vale manager in a special five part tribute to the Vale Park legend. Including quotes from Robbie Earle and Sir Alex Ferguson.