"Port Vale has coped with pretty much every kind of challenge during their sensational run in this season's FA Cup, avoiding slip-ups against non-leaguers and defeating Championship stalwarts."
"On Saturday, they embark on their greatest challenge - a trip to Chelsea, eight-time winners of the competition, marking their first FA Cup quarter-final in 72 years."
"Six thousand travelling fans will watch on from the Shed End in the hope of seeing more history made as a first semi-final since 1954 beckons."
"Poet Steven Beattie has crafted an inspirational piece of work for BBC Radio Stoke called 'Oatcakes & Iron Will' to celebrate Port Vale's remarkable journey."
Port Vale has successfully navigated various challenges in this season's FA Cup, defeating teams from different leagues, including a notable victory over Premier League Sunderland. They are set to face Chelsea, a team with a rich history in the competition, marking Vale's first quarter-final appearance in 72 years. Six thousand fans are expected to support the team, hoping for a chance to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 1954. An inspirational poem has been created to celebrate this momentous occasion.
Read at www.bbc.com
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