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.
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Ray Walker – the Hoddle of the lower leagues
A tribute to Ray Walker: known as the “Hoddle of the lower leagues” Ray was one of the most gifted players to grace the Vale Park pitch.
Tony Naylor: the ‘best £150,000 Port Vale ever spent’
Ritchie Hawkins reckons prolific Port Vale striker Tony Naylor was the “best £150,000 Vale ever spent”
Club to pay tribute during final home game
Port Vale FC have announced plans to pay tribute to all the Vale fans who have sadly passed away in a tribute during the final home game of the season.
A perfect Foyle
A tribute to Martin Foyle: striker Martin Foyle played for nine years, was the club’s second highest scorer of all time and is now manager. We pay tribute to his goalscoring exploits.
Goodbye Captain Marvel…
This tribute to Neil Aspin was written just after stalwart defender Neil Aspin decided to leave the club after years of loyal service and dedication.
Robbie Earle – a gentleman on and off the pitch
A tribute to Robbie Earle: 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.
Dave Brammer – one of a select band
Ritchie Hawkins takes a look back at the career of Dave Brammer, one of the select band of players to play for all three local league clubs. Please note: this feature was written in 2005, three years prior to Brammer’s recent return to the Valiants.
Anthony Gardner… if only!
Ritchie Hawkins takes a look back at the career of Anthony Gardner, a former Valiant who moved into the heady world of the Premiership. Anthony is now a first team player for Spurs and is valued at well over five times the amount of which Vale sold him for in 2000.