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On this day...
- 1972 Defender Len Armitage sadly passes away.
- 2001 Port Vale sign striker Steve McPhee on a free transfer.
- 2003 Port Vale announce the signing of defender George Pilkington from Everton.
- 2015 Port Vale announce the signings of defender Ben Purkiss and midfielder Anthony Grant.
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- Ian Mountford: Poor signing in a way. He was signed by a manager who had no idea of what system he was……
- Ron: At least we seem to be signing player's who have decent current form especially the keeper 13 clean sheets from……
- Raythemod: Was working at Hem Heath colliery in the 90s and a bloke in the baths pointed out "Ron Willson" changing……
- David Brown: Very encouraging signing. Excellent run last season in Grimsby’s place off charge, young, and plenty of time to develop further……
- David Raftery: Sounds like a good signing he was very impressive at Grimsby last season but 3 seasons sounds a bit excessive……
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Jordan Shipley leaves Port Vale as he joins Cheltenham Town
One of Port Vale’s four transfer listed players has left Vale Park with the news that midfielder Jordan Shipley has left the Valiants.
Port Vale sign goalkeeper for second signing of the summer
(Better late than never, we missed this announcement due to family commitments) Port Vale have announced that goalkeeper Jackson Smith as their second signing of the transfer window.
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75 years a Vale fan: part five of Stuart Dean’s Port Vale memoirs
The fifth instalment of long-standing Port Vale supporter Stuart Dean’s memoirs of decades supporting the club…
Port Vale Transfer Rumour: Scottish media says Ruari Paton’s Port Vale exit has been agreed
Scottish newspaper The Courier claims that Port Vale striker Ruari Paton is about to complete a move to St Johnstone.
Photo Essay: a fond farewell to Ron Wilson in 1970
A feature in a Port Vale programme bidding farewell to departing long-serving defender Ron Wilson.
Historical
- My best Port Vale XI: Darren opts mainly for players with Championship experience
- My best Port Vale XI: Jon’s team selection is simple – “just my favourite players”
- Photo Essay: a quiz about Port Vale in a Hull City programme
- Port Vale’s promotion in 1983 – John McGrath reign’s crowning moment
- Original Vale Park plans envisaged a huge Kop-style end terrace
- My best Port Vale XI: Ross opts for “for the best team that would win matches”
On this day...
- 1972 Defender Len Armitage sadly passes away.
- 2001 Port Vale sign striker Steve McPhee on a free transfer.
- 2003 Port Vale announce the signing of defender George Pilkington from Everton.
- 2015 Port Vale announce the signings of defender Ben Purkiss and midfielder Anthony Grant.
Longer Reads
- Darren Moore’s Port Vale spell – the highs and lows
- The Great Escape – when Port Vale won at Huddersfield Town in 1998 and stayed up
- The best Port Vale XI you will never have seen play live
- When Port Vale defeated Stockport County in 1983 to seal promotion
- Nineteen signings in eleven seasons – Freddie Steele’s remarkable faith in his existing squad
- Press coverage of Port Vale’s first-ever promotion in the Football League
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