Classic match: Port Vale 2-0 Blackpool, FA Cup fifth round, 1954
Port Vale stun the FA Cup holders in one of Vale Park’s finest games of all time as it finishes Port Vale 2-0 Blackpool in 1954…
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Port Vale legend Roy Sproson was the club’s all-time record appearance holder and a one-club player. He was also the Port Vale manager for a spell.
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Port Vale legend Roy Sproson remembered
To mark the 27th anniversary of his passing, we post this feature to mark the astonishing contribution that Roy Sproson made to Port Vale FC.
Photo Essay: a programme feature on Vale legend Roy Sproson from 1970
In our latest Port Vale photographic feature, we take a look at a matchday programme feature on Vale great Roy Sproson.
The 1954 side pictured at home…
Iron Curtain stars at home: taken from a Sentinel FA Cup semi-final special on display at the Vale Vaults exhibition, here are some unique period portraits of the legendary Freddie Steele side pictured at home.
Relative abundance – Port Vale players from the same family
Here’s a select list of Port Vale players from the same family…
The national press previews Port Vale’s game against Tottenham Hotspur in 1988
With thanks to Port Vale supporter Ken Grocott, we have three national press previews of Port Vale’s FA Cup tie against Tottenham Hotspur in 1988.
1970s Port Vale photos
Here’s a selection of our favourite 1970s Port Vale photos featuring the likes of John James, Roy Cross, Roy Sproson and Tommy McLaren.
I was there: a fans’ view of Port Vale’s Iron Curtain side
Many younger fans never saw the legendary 1953-54 Port Vale side. Geoff Ainsworth did. He watched from the sidelines and here’s his review of the squad from that incredible season.
In pictures: Port Vale’s tour of Czechoslovakia 1967
Thanks to former player and commentator Mick Cullerton here are some behind the scenes photos of Port Vale’s tour of Czechoslovakia in 1967.
Five of our favourite quotes by Port Vale legend Roy Sproson
He’s a Port Vale legend – so here’s a small selection of our favourite Roy Sproson quotes
Like a larger-than-life actor who only performed in low-budget dramas: Port Vale team mate on Roy Sproson
Former England International and Port Vale winger Colin Grainger’s forthcoming autobiography includes his thoughts on playing alongside club legend Roy Sproson.
Five of the best veteran Port Vale players
Age is no barrier to these older Port Vale players who starred during their senior years.
This is the OVF viewers all-time best Port Vale XI
In the summer of 2018 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.
1953-54 Port Vale player profiles – the legendary Iron Curtain side
1953-54 Port Vale player profiles: images and contemporary text from the ‘Pride of Port Vale’ booklet.
King of the Steele Curtain side
In 2000, OVF managed to speak to Ray King, a genuine Port Vale legend, who played in Vale’s FA Cup semi-final side. Read the great man’s thoughts.
The Sprosons – Port Vale’s ultimate family
A legendary family for Vale followers, Rob Fielding look back at the extraordinary loyalty of three generations of Sprosons.
Ultimate Port Vale XI: the centre-halves
Ultimate Port Vale centre-halves: we’re asking Port Vale fans to select their finest-ever Valiants line-up and now it’s time to vote for the greatest centre-halves.
Clipping Heroes #19: Meeting the public…
In our latest selection of archive clippings, we take a look at times when Port Vale staff interact with members of the public…
Roy Sproson interview
A Roy Sproson interview from the pages of a 1970s Port Vale matchday programme.
A Vale Legend: Roy Sproson, 85 years on…
To mark the 85th anniversary of Port Vale legend Roy Sproson’s birthday, here are a selection of OVF features about the great man.
Clipping Heroes #11: Unusual photos
In our latest collection of clippings from the archives, we look at some more unusual images from our archives…
Clipping Heroes #8: The 1970’s
Here are a selection of Port Vale related press and programme clippings from the 1970’s
Clipping Hero #7: Roy Sproson
Here are a selection of clippings about the iconic Port Vale player and manager Roy Sproson
Roy Sproson
Roy Sproson player profile: biography, stats, images and news about this legendary Port Vale player.
Port Vale book available again
A well-received book about Port Vale’s legendary 1954 side – Men of Steele – has been given another print run.
The Roy Sproson statue is unveiled
We look back at the day that the Roy Sproson statue was unveiled at Vale Park.