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On this day...
- 1943 Outside-left Louis Bookman sadly passes away.
- 1957 Winger Peter Barnes is born.
- 1961 Defender Nicky Platnauer is born.
- 1999 Port Vale sign midfielder Jeff Minton on a free transfer.
- 2006 Chris Birchall becomes the first person to appear in a World Cup Finals game while a Port Vale player when he plays in Trinidad and Tobago's game against Sweden.
- 2014 Doug Loft turns down a contract offer and elects to join Gillingham.
- 2021 Port Vale sign defender Dan Jones on a two year contract.
- 2025 Port Vale sign former loanee Rico Richards on a permanent basis.
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Port Vale transfer rumour: is Jon Brady set to reunite with former keeper?
Rumours are circulating on social media that Port Vale manager Jon Brady could be set to sign former Northampton Town goalkeeper Lee Burge.
Port Vale’s promotion in 1983 – John McGrath reign’s crowning moment
John McGrath cannily used transfer income to craft a promotion winning side which was the undoubted highpoint of his time in charge.
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Photo Essay: The stars turn out for Poole and Miles testimonial
This photo shows the all-star International XI team for the joint testimonial of Vale players Terry Miles and Harry Poole.
Original Vale Park plans envisaged a huge Kop-style end terrace
(Updated with a new photograph) Back in the late 1940s Port Vale had grand plans for the Hamil End of the ground – we take a look at what was proposed…
Former Valiants round-up – transfer news involving Hugill, Mills and Gibbons
A brief round-up of transfer news involving three former Port Vale players.
Historical
- 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”
- My best Port Vale XI: a rockstar, a disco dancer and a workhorse form part of Brendan’s best line-up
- My best Port Vale XI: “it’s been difficult to choose” but here’s Carl’s select eleven…
- My best Port Vale XI: “it’s not easy being a manager” says Ian as he selects his best eleven
On this day...
- 1943 Outside-left Louis Bookman sadly passes away.
- 1957 Winger Peter Barnes is born.
- 1961 Defender Nicky Platnauer is born.
- 1999 Port Vale sign midfielder Jeff Minton on a free transfer.
- 2006 Chris Birchall becomes the first person to appear in a World Cup Finals game while a Port Vale player when he plays in Trinidad and Tobago's game against Sweden.
- 2014 Doug Loft turns down a contract offer and elects to join Gillingham.
- 2021 Port Vale sign defender Dan Jones on a two year contract.
- 2025 Port Vale sign former loanee Rico Richards on a permanent basis.
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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