National press cuttings from Port Vale’s 1989 promotion season
We present a selection of press clippings from the 1988-89 Port Vale promotion season charting the success of John Rudge’s side.
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.
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 Port Vale signings by John McGrath
The best John McGrath signings? He was in charge for four years but which five of his signings do we think are John McGrath’s best?
This is the OVF viewers all-time best 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
Ultimate Port Vale 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
Robbie Earle press clippings: in our latest collection of clippings from the archives, we take a look at legendary midfielder Robbie Earle…
Robbie Earle
Robbie Earle player profile: biography, stats, images and news about this Port Vale player.
Robbie Earle’s son signed by FC Dallas
Robbie Earle’s son, Otis Earle, has been drafted by MLS side FC Dallas for the 2015-2016 season. Earle is one of eight college players to be drafted into the MLS
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: Robbie Earle compilation
Robbie Earle compilation – here’s a brief compilation of some of legendary midfielder Robbie Earle’s most memorable goals for Port Vale football club.
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 programme, 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 Port Vale XI
All-time Port Vale 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.
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