BIG INTERVIEW: John Rudge
By John Lyons

It's a sign of the esteem that John Rudge is held in that he is highly regarded at both Port Vale and Stoke City.
The Potteries duo both benefited from Rudge’s knowledge and wisdom over a long period. While he is better known for his time at Vale – Rudge spent three years as assistant manager before taking the top job for an impressive 16 years – it shouldn’t be forgotten that he then enjoyed 14 years as director of football at the Potters.
Now club president at Port Vale, the 78-year-old attends all their games home and away and has legendary statu...