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2 unusual facts about Vale Park


Eddie Baily

He helped Billy Walker's side to win promotion out of the Second Division in 1956–57, and showed the Vale what they had let go when he returned to Vale Park on 2 February to mastermind a 7–1 win.

Vale Park, South Australia

It was originally a private subdivision named after Vale House, the home of Philip Levi, a pastoral pioneer.


Adelaide–Mannum Road

It intersects with Hampstead Road/Ascot Avenue in Vale Park, and also with the Grand Junction Road in Valley View.


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1987–88 Port Vale F.C. season

Ground improvements increased Vale Park's capacity, though a watered down pitch persuaded "Spurs" boss Terry Venables to leave star man Osvaldo Ardiles on the bench.

1994–95 Port Vale F.C. season

Alex Ferguson's "Red Devils" beat John Rudge's "Valiants" 2–1 at Vale Park in front of 18,605 supporters; Lee Glover scoring for Vale and Paul Scholes scoring a brace on his United debut.