Five of the best Port Vale signings by John McGrath
He was in charge for four years but which five of his signings do we think are John McGrath’s best?
Tag: Robbie Earle
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About Robbie Earle
Regarded as one of Port Vale FC’s greatest-ever players, Earle was originally a forward, making his first-team debut in 1982, before being converted into a midfielder by manager John Rudge.
He made over 250 appearances for the club and was present during three of the club’s promotion seasons before he was transferred to top-flight club Wimbledon for a £775,000 fee in 1991.
He went on to represent his country, Jamaica at the World Cup finals in 1998. He was awarded an MBE in 1999.
This is the OVF viewers all-time Port Vale XI
Last summer we ran a series of articles asking for your all-time Port Vale XI. Sadly, the announcement of a winning formation was delayed due to the usual Port Vale crisis coming along and dominating matters. So, after a long delay, here are the results of that vote.
Port Vale legend: club owner must be stable and transparent
Port Vale legend Robbie Earle says the owner of Port Vale must provide “stability and transparency.”
Photo Essay: the ultimate Port Vale midfield pairing?
Pictured in action in the early 1990’s are Port Vale central midfielders Robbie Earle and Ray Walker…
Photo Essay: Port Vale score against Man Utd in 1986
Port Vale score against Man Utd in photo from a League Cup clash from 1986
Vale legend Robbie Earle says owner to blame for club woes
Port Vale legend Robbie Earle says that Norman Smurthwaite is to blame for the club being second from bottom of the Football League.
Ultimate Port Vale XI: central midfield
We’re asking Port Vale fans to select their finest-ever Valiants line-up and now it’s time to vote for the greatest central midfielders
Two minute guide to: Bristol Rovers v Port Vale
Can Port Vale address their away form by beating Bristol Rovers? Here’s our guide to the action…
Robbie Earle interview
A Robbie Earle interview from a Port Vale matchday programme of the 1980s.
Clipping Heroes #10: Robbie Earle
In our latest collection of clippings from the archives, we take a look at legendary midfielder Robbie Earle…
Robbie Earle
Time at club: 1982-1991 Appearances: 357 Goals: 90 Comments: Locally born midfielder Robbie Earle has been voted the greatest player in the history of Port Vale. Originally a striker, he made his debut in 1982 and scored nineteen goals in the 1985-1986 promotion season. Earle played a major part in the promotion season of 1988-1989 […]
Vale Legends No.3 – the Port Vale MBE routine
A new series of videos by OVF celebrate the achievements of key Vale players or officials. Our aim is to sum up their work for the club in a matter of minutes. This one looks at the Port Vale MBE routine.
Video Vault: Port Vale on the up, 1990
At first glance, this may look to be an ordinary preview piece by the local news. But it does contain footage of Vale training, an interview with John Rudge and Robbie Earle scoring against Stoke City.
Video Vault: The 1989 play-off games
News reports, highlights (of both matches) and interviews as Port Vale defeat Bristol Rovers in the Third Division play-off final.
Video Vault: Beckford and Earle, 1990
Here’s a clip from Central News, circa 1990, of Vale players Robbie Earle and Darren Beckford. The report includes a brief compilation of the pair’s goals.
Goals of the 1988-89 season – part two
Watch the second part of our goals compilation from Port Vale’s promotion season including some memorable strikes from Futcher, Ford, Beckford and of course Robbie Earle…
Port Vale v Wimbledon, 1989
We take a leaf through the pages of a 1989 programme for the Littlewoods Cup second round game between Port Vale and Wimbledon.
Video Vault: Southport 0-2 Port Vale
Watch Mark Grew and his Port Vale team mates take on non-league Southport in a televised 1988 1st round FA Cup match.
Flashback: Earle’s 25th birthday…
In this historical feature, we take a look at Port Vale programme feature from 1989 which celebrates midfielder Robbie Earle’s 25th birthday.
The ‘lost’ Robbie Earle interview
This exclusive OVF interview, conducted thirteen years ago, has been missing from our website for a number of years.
442: All-time Valiants XI
OVF was kindly asked to select an all-time Port Vale XI for 442 magazine.
Port Vale 1-0 Bristol Rovers, 1989
Local lad Robbie Earle is the hero as Vale clinch promotion in the play-off final.
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.
Port Vale 1-0 Bristol Rovers, 1989
Watch highlights as Port Vale secure promotion with a play-off final win over Bristol Rovers in 1989 thanks to a goal from Robbie Earle.
A gentleman on and off the pitch
Legendary former Port Vale midfielder Robbie Earle ended his playing career in 2000 at the age of 35 after playing over 650 games. Rob Fielding pays tribute to a true gentleman both on and off the pitch.
