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- 1982 Striker Marc Richards is born.
- 1988 Port Vale sign goalkeeper Trevor Wood from Brighton on a free transfer.
- 2017 New signing Tyrone Barnett scores twice as Port Vale beat Kidsgrove Athletic 6-0 in a friendly match.
- 2019 Port Vale sign winger David Amoo on a one-year contract.
- 2022 Port Vale sell midfielder Jake Taylor to Morecambe for an undisclosed fee.
- 2022 Port Vale confirm that experienced defender Aaron Martin has moved to Eastleigh.
- 2026 Port Vale sign Luton Town forward Oliver Lynch and Wrexham forward Mo Faal on season-long loan deals. They also sign Onel Hernandez on a one-year deal.
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Port Vale agree deal with Onel Hernandez
Veteran winger Onel Hernandez, who enjoyed an impressive end to last season, has agreed a one year contract with Port Vale.
Mo Faal rejoins Port Vale on a season-long loan
Port Vale have confirmed that striker Mo Faal has signed up for a second season on loan with the Valiants.
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Explainer – Port Vale’s squad make-up so far this summer
As Jon Brady reshapes his squad over the summer, we’ll be updating this article with the latest player ins and outs…
Port Vale sign Luton Town forward on loan
Port Vale have confirmed the signing of Luton Town youngster Oliver Lynch on a season-long loan.
Former Valiants: loanee secures club record move
Former Port Vale loanee Alfie Devine has secured a permanent summer move away from Tottenham Hotspur.
Historical
- Port Vale’s promotion in 1994 – Rudge’s classy team writes the wrongs from the previous season
- View the programme from the club’s first game at the Old Recreation Ground
- Port Vale’s promotion in 1959 – Norman Low builds a team full of goals
- Port Vale’s promotion in 1970 – Gordon Lee’s consistent side earns deserved promotion
- My best Port Vale XI: Alan opts for a Port Vale “colossus” in his backline
- My best Port Vale XI: Darren opts mainly for players with Championship experience
On this day...
- 1982 Striker Marc Richards is born.
- 1988 Port Vale sign goalkeeper Trevor Wood from Brighton on a free transfer.
- 2017 New signing Tyrone Barnett scores twice as Port Vale beat Kidsgrove Athletic 6-0 in a friendly match.
- 2019 Port Vale sign winger David Amoo on a one-year contract.
- 2022 Port Vale sell midfielder Jake Taylor to Morecambe for an undisclosed fee.
- 2022 Port Vale confirm that experienced defender Aaron Martin has moved to Eastleigh.
- 2026 Port Vale sign Luton Town forward Oliver Lynch and Wrexham forward Mo Faal on season-long loan deals. They also sign Onel Hernandez on a one-year deal.
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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