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.
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Nearly Men number four: Lee Hughes
Port Vale tried to sign Lee Hughes twice but this “nearly man” feature has a happy ending as Hughes finally joined Vale at the third time of asking.
Nearly men number three: Steve Staunton
Rob Fielding recalls the time that John Rudge attempted to sign the then unknown Liverpool teenager Steve Staunton.
Nearly men number two: Tom Finney
In this second episode, we reveal how Vale came close to completing what could have been one of the club’s highest-profile signings of all-time.
Nearly men number one: Steve Bull
In this article we explain how John Rudge nearly pulled off a stunning coup for the Valiants… signing striker Steve Bull!