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Interesting Questions, Facts and Information
- There are a total of 10 general entries.
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Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information
Port Vale
In the Anglo-Italian final of 1996, Port Vale lost 5-2 against Genoa. Who scored both Vale goals in that game? | Port Vale FC History
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Martin Foyle. Gennaro Ruotolo scored an hat-trick for Genoa, with Galante and Montella scoring the others. The game took place at Wembley Stadium, London, England, on 17th March, 1996.
Port Vale had three managers in 1977. Roy Sproson was the first, and Colin Harper was the second. Who as the third? | Port Vale FC History
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Bobby Smith. Sproson, a former Vale player, left the club in October, 1977. Harper took over for two days, when Smith took the seat until May the following year.
1892-93. Burslem Port Vale, as they were known then, ended the 1892-93 Division Two season in 11th place out of 12. At a time when it was just two points for a win, Vale gained just 15 points, winning five games, drawing three, and losing 14.
In the 1932-33 season, Port Vale set a record for their highest League win. Who were they playing that day? | Port Vale FC History
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Chesterfield. Port Vale played all the listed teams that season, but it was on 24th September, 1933, when they beat Chesterfield 9-1 at home. It wasn't a successful season however, as Vale went on to finish 17th out of 22 teams, and crashed to some heavy defeats. Bradford City beat them 7-0, West Ham United won 5-0, and Grimsby Town beat Vale 6-1, to name a few.
Peterborough United. A Northern Ireland international, Sonner began his career in 1990 with Wigan Athletic. The much-traveled midfielder had also played for Burnley, Bury, Ipswich Town, Sheffield Wednesday, Birmingham, Walsall, Notts Forest, and Peterborough.
Sam Gleaves. Gleaves was the club's manager between 1896-1905, with Clare being in the hot seat between 1905-11. Walker had one season, with Myatt in charge between 1912-14. Port Vale managers over the years included Stanley Matthews, John Rudge, Brian Horton, and Martin Foyle.
Limekiln Lane. Port Vale played at Limekiln Lane between 1875-81. Westport was their home between 1881-84, and Moorland Road for two years following. Athletic Ground was used by the club up until 1913. Port Vale played at the Recreation Ground between 1913-50, when they moved into Vale Park.
1876. The club began life as Port Vale House, before changing to Burslem Port Vale in 1884. In the 1906-07 season, they became known as simply, Port Vale.
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