1933–34 Port Vale F.C. season
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The 1933–34 season was Port Vale
's twenty-eighth season of football in the Football League
, and their fourth successive season (twenty-seventh overall) in the Second Division
. Finishing eighth in the second tier with 45 points, they would not reach such a peak again until 1996–97
. It was their joint-second best ever finish after the 1930–31 season
, along with the 1924–25
, 1925–26
, 1926–27
, and 1996–97 campaigns.
A strong defence and two lengthy series of good results raised belief and expectation of promotion to the top-flight for the first time in the club's history
. However two runs of poor results dashed such hopes, resulting in what would be a downward slide that would last until the end of World War II
. After pushing for promotion, the club's directors were forced to initiate a cull of players at the season's end.
(Bradford Park Avenue
), Jack Vickers
(Charlton Athletic
), as well as Ken Gunn
and Billy Tabram
(both from Swansea Town
).
The season started excellently with ten wins in the opening fifteen matches. At the end of this run Sydney Dickinson
was brought in from Bradford Park Avenue, though the Vale then went on to lose five of their next six matches, conceding sixteen goals and scoring just three. The slide was halted with a 1–0 Boxing day
victory over Lincoln City
in which top-scorer Tom Nolan became one of only two Vale players sent off in the period between 1918 and 1947. The result nevertheless kept the club within a point of the promotion places. This was supplemented by seven of a possible eight points in their next four games, including victories at The Dell and Valley Parade
.
Their run ended on 5 February at The Old Recreation Ground
with a 1–0 defeat to eventual champions Grimsby Town
. From this point the promotion campaign completely collapsed, with a 4–0 loss soon coming to Welsh strugglers Swansea. New signing Jack Blackwell
from Charlton couldn't reverse the trend despite helping the side to their biggest win of the season with a 5–1 thrashing of Millwall
the following week. A fortnight later and a 2–0 win over promotion chasing Preston North End
meant promotion was back on the cards for the "Valiants". The Sentinels "Placer" commented that Vale had the easiest remaining fixtures of the chasing pack and thus had a "great chance of ascending to the First Division
for the first time in their career".
Their remaining eleven games yielded a return of merely seven points, lacking a reserve side, fatigue had set into the first team. One significant defeat came at Old Trafford
, which helped Manchester United
avoid relegation to the third tier for what would have been the only time in their history
. Young Fred Mitcheson
did make a name for himself however, scoring a hat-trick in his debut in a 4–0 win over Plymouth Argyle
.
They finished in eighth position, gaining 45 points from 42 games. Seven more points were required to match promoted Preston North End, though they finished twelve points clear of relegated Millwall. Billy Tabram had helped secure the Vale's defence, their 55 goals conceded the lowest in the division behind Preston. Attacking wise, their 60 goals were a poor return for a top-of-the-table club, with 33 of these coming from Tom Nolan (22) and Trevor Rhodes
(11).
, despite having recently built a stand with cover for 15,000 spectators. The upshot of this was the release of a massive fifteen players, a list which included: Bill Cope
, Sydney Dickinson
, Len Armitage
, and Jimmy McGrath
. Billy Tabram was also sold to Hull City
for a large fee, whilst Fred Mills
' transfer to Leeds United
and George Poyser
's move to Brentford
also brought in some much needed cash. In the boardroom, Adrian Capes
announced his retirement. It was, according to historian Jeff Kent
, "the end of an era".
, defeat came in the Third Round to Third Division South
side Charlton Athletic
at The Valley despite 'special training' measures beforehand.
For the first and only time the club also entered the Welsh Cup
. Vale lost out to Bristol City
at the semi-final stage.
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against;
GA = Goal average; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
's twenty-eighth season of football in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
, and their fourth successive season (twenty-seventh overall) in the Second Division
Football League Second Division
From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
. Finishing eighth in the second tier with 45 points, they would not reach such a peak again until 1996–97
1996–97 Port Vale F.C. season
The 1996–97 season was Port Vale's eighty-fifth season of football in the Football League, and third successive season in the First Division. John Rudge led the club to its joint-second highest ever league finish, as Vale finished in eighth spot, four points from the play-offs...
. It was their joint-second best ever finish after the 1930–31 season
1930–31 Port Vale F.C. season
The 1930–31 season was Port Vale's twenty-fifth season of football in the Football League, and their twenty-fourth in the Second Division following their promotion from the Third Division North the previous season. They finished fifth with 47 points, making it the most successful season in the...
, along with the 1924–25
1924–25 Port Vale F.C. season
The 1924–25 season was Port Vale's sixth consecutive season of football in the Football League. A highly successful season, for the first time in their history they finished above rivals Stoke. Vale's eighth place finish in the second tier was their best finish since 1893–94...
, 1925–26
1925–26 Port Vale F.C. season
The 1925–26 season was Port Vale's seventh consecutive season of football in the Football League. They improved on their previous season's success by two points...
, 1926–27
1926–27 Port Vale F.C. season
The 1926–27 season was Port Vale's eighth consecutive season of football in the Football League. Vale finished in eighth position for the third season running, obtaining 45 points, this time coming nine points off promotion to the top tier in English football. For the first time in the club's...
, and 1996–97 campaigns.
A strong defence and two lengthy series of good results raised belief and expectation of promotion to the top-flight for the first time in the club's history
History of Port Vale F.C.
The history of Port Vale F.C., an English association football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, began when the club was formed in 1876. In 1884, the club moved to the town of Burslem, changing their name to Burslem Port Vale in the process. The club joined the Football League Second Division upon its...
. However two runs of poor results dashed such hopes, resulting in what would be a downward slide that would last until the end of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. After pushing for promotion, the club's directors were forced to initiate a cull of players at the season's end.
Second Division
The pre-season saw the arrival of ten new professionals, six of which were forwards. The most significant newcomers were Trevor RhodesTrevor Rhodes (footballer)
William Trevor Rhodes was an English footballer, noted for his speed and hard shots.-Playing career:Rhodes played for Yorkshire Amateur and Bradford Park Avenue before joining Port Vale in June 1933. He was regular for the next few seasons, but lost his place through injury in November 1937...
(Bradford Park Avenue
Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C.
Bradford Association Football Club, previously also known as Bradford and since its reformation in the 1970s now referred to as Bradford Park Avenue, is a football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England...
), Jack Vickers
Jack Vickers
John Vickers was an English footballer.-Playing career:Vickers played for Bishop Auckland, Hull City, Darlington, Doncaster Rovers and Charlton Athletic before joining Port Vale for £200 in May 1933...
(Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
), as well as Ken Gunn
Ken Gunn
Kenneth Gunn was a Scottish footballer.-Playing career:Gunn played for Newmains and Swansea Town before joining Port Vale, along with Billy Tabram for £400 in May 1933. After four seasons playing in various different positions he was transferred to Northampton Town in May 1937, he also guested...
and Billy Tabram
Billy Tabram
William David Tabram is a former Welsh footballer, noted for his great technical skill.-Playing career:...
(both from Swansea Town
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
).
The season started excellently with ten wins in the opening fifteen matches. At the end of this run Sydney Dickinson
Sydney Dickinson
Sydney Dickinson was an English footballer. Football historian Jeff Kent described his tackling abilities as tenacious.-Playing career:...
was brought in from Bradford Park Avenue, though the Vale then went on to lose five of their next six matches, conceding sixteen goals and scoring just three. The slide was halted with a 1–0 Boxing day
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a bank or public holiday that occurs on 26 December, or the first or second weekday after Christmas Day, depending on national or regional laws. It is observed in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and some other Commonwealth nations. In Ireland, it is recognized as...
victory over Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
in which top-scorer Tom Nolan became one of only two Vale players sent off in the period between 1918 and 1947. The result nevertheless kept the club within a point of the promotion places. This was supplemented by seven of a possible eight points in their next four games, including victories at The Dell and Valley Parade
Valley Parade
Valley Parade, also known as the Coral Windows Stadium through sponsorship rights, is an all-seater football stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1886, and was the home of Manningham Rugby Football Club until 1903, when they changed code from rugby football to association...
.
Their run ended on 5 February at The Old Recreation Ground
The Old Recreation Ground
The Old Recreation Ground was a football stadium, located in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent and home to Port Vale for almost 40 years. The Rec had been Vale's home between 1913 and 1950 and was the sixth ground the club used.-Structure and facilities:...
with a 1–0 defeat to eventual champions Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
. From this point the promotion campaign completely collapsed, with a 4–0 loss soon coming to Welsh strugglers Swansea. New signing Jack Blackwell
Jack Blackwell
Jack Blackwell was a professional footballer who played for Huddersfield Town, Charlton Athletic and Ipswich Town.-Playing career:...
from Charlton couldn't reverse the trend despite helping the side to their biggest win of the season with a 5–1 thrashing of Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
the following week. A fortnight later and a 2–0 win over promotion chasing Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
meant promotion was back on the cards for the "Valiants". The Sentinels "Placer" commented that Vale had the easiest remaining fixtures of the chasing pack and thus had a "great chance of ascending to the First Division
Football League First Division
The First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship....
for the first time in their career".
Their remaining eleven games yielded a return of merely seven points, lacking a reserve side, fatigue had set into the first team. One significant defeat came at Old Trafford
Old Trafford
Old Trafford commonly refers to two sporting arenas:* Old Trafford, home of Manchester United F.C.* Old Trafford Cricket Ground, home of Lancashire County Cricket ClubOld Trafford can also refer to:...
, which helped Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
avoid relegation to the third tier for what would have been the only time in their history
History of Manchester United F.C.
The history of Manchester United F.C. spans the period from 1878 to the present day. For detail on individual periods of the club's history, see one of the following articles:*History of Manchester United F.C....
. Young Fred Mitcheson
Fred Mitcheson
Frederick Mitcheson was an English footballer.-Playing career:Mitcheson was on the books at Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Port Vale in July 1933. He became a regular first team player from November 1934 but was sold to Plymouth Argyle twelve months later. After leaving Plymouth he played...
did make a name for himself however, scoring a hat-trick in his debut in a 4–0 win over Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
.
They finished in eighth position, gaining 45 points from 42 games. Seven more points were required to match promoted Preston North End, though they finished twelve points clear of relegated Millwall. Billy Tabram had helped secure the Vale's defence, their 55 goals conceded the lowest in the division behind Preston. Attacking wise, their 60 goals were a poor return for a top-of-the-table club, with 33 of these coming from Tom Nolan (22) and Trevor Rhodes
Trevor Rhodes (footballer)
William Trevor Rhodes was an English footballer, noted for his speed and hard shots.-Playing career:Rhodes played for Yorkshire Amateur and Bradford Park Avenue before joining Port Vale in June 1933. He was regular for the next few seasons, but lost his place through injury in November 1937...
(11).
Finances
On the financial side, a loss of £2,771 was announced despite strict economic budgeting. Gate receipts had risen slowly to £11,868, though a rare transfer deficit was made, and expenses had risen sharply. The club announced that it would consider offers for any of its players, blaming the fans for a lack of enthusiasm, exemplified by an attendance of 2,990 (raising just £136) for the end-of-season clash with Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
, despite having recently built a stand with cover for 15,000 spectators. The upshot of this was the release of a massive fifteen players, a list which included: Bill Cope
Bill Cope (footballer)
John William "Bill" Cope was an English footballer, he was noted for his tough-tackling ability.-Playing career:Cope played for Leek Alexandra and Bolton Wanderers before joining Port Vale in July 1929...
, Sydney Dickinson
Sydney Dickinson
Sydney Dickinson was an English footballer. Football historian Jeff Kent described his tackling abilities as tenacious.-Playing career:...
, Len Armitage
Len Armitage
Leonard Armitage was an English footballer.-Playing career:Armitage played for Sheffield Forge & Rolling Mills, Walkley Amateurs, Wadsley Bridge, Sheffield Wednesday, Leeds United, Wigan Borough, Stoke City and Rhyl Athletic before joining Port Vale in December 1932...
, and Jimmy McGrath
Jimmy McGrath
James McGrath was an English footballer, described as speedy and crafty.-Playing career:McGrath played for Washington Colliery and Cardiff City before joining Port Vale in May 1932. His debut came at the humiliating 7–0 Potteries derby defeat to Stoke City in the North Staffordshire Infirmary Cup...
. Billy Tabram was also sold to Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
for a large fee, whilst Fred Mills
Fred Mills (footballer)
Frederick Mills was an English footballer with Port Vale and Leeds United.-Playing career:Mills joined Port Vale from Middleport, initially as an amateur, in April 1932...
' transfer to Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
and George Poyser
George Poyser
George Henry Poyser was an English football player and manager. He enjoyed a lengthy playing career, most notably with Brentford, the tail end of which was interrupted by World War II. He was also a manager, taking charge of both Notts County and Manchester City.-Playing career:Poyser played as a...
's move to Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
also brought in some much needed cash. In the boardroom, Adrian Capes
Adrian Capes
Adrian Capes , was an English footballer. He played 243 matches for Port Vale, 164 of which in the league and also scored 89 goals for the club, 60 of which came in the league...
announced his retirement. It was, according to historian Jeff Kent
Jeff Kent (author)
Jeffrey John William Kent is an English academic and musician, as well as most notably an author and historian.-Early life and education:...
, "the end of an era".
Cup competitions
In the FA CupFA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
, defeat came in the Third Round to Third Division South
Football League Third Division South
The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958....
side Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
at The Valley despite 'special training' measures beforehand.
For the first and only time the club also entered the Welsh Cup
Welsh Cup
The Welsh Cup is a knock-out football competition contested annually by teams from Wales.The Football Association of Wales is the organising body of this competition, which has been run every year since its inception in 1877-78...
. Vale lost out to Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
at the semi-final stage.
Final league table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | W | D | L | F | A | F | A | GA | GD | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grimsby Town Grimsby Town F.C. Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town... |
42 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 62 | 28 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 41 | 31 | 103 | 59 | 1.746 | + 44 | 59 | ||||
| 2 | Preston North End Preston North End F.C. Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One... |
42 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 24 | 32 | 71 | 52 | 1.365 | + 19 | 52 | ||||
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers Bolton Wanderers F.C. Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001.... |
42 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 45 | 22 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 34 | 33 | 79 | 55 | 1.436 | + 24 | 51 | ||||
| 4 | Brentford Brentford F.C. Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One.... |
42 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 52 | 24 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 33 | 36 | 85 | 60 | 1.417 | + 25 | 51 | ||||
| 5 | Bradford Park Avenue Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C. Bradford Association Football Club, previously also known as Bradford and since its reformation in the 1970s now referred to as Bradford Park Avenue, is a football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England... |
42 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 63 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 23 | 40 | 86 | 67 | 1.284 | + 19 | 49 | ||||
| 6 | Bradford City Bradford City A.F.C. Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two.... |
42 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 46 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 27 | 42 | 73 | 67 | 1.090 | + 6 | 46 | ||||
| 7 | West Ham United West Ham United F.C. West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current... |
42 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 51 | 28 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 27 | 42 | 78 | 70 | 1.114 | + 8 | 45 | ||||
| 8 | Port Vale Port Vale F.C. Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as... |
42 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 39 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 21 | 41 | 60 | 55 | 1.091 | + 5 | 45 | ||||
| 9 | Oldham Athletic Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league... |
42 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 48 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 24 | 32 | 72 | 60 | 1.200 | + 12 | 44 | ||||
| 10 | Plymouth Argyle Plymouth Argyle F.C. Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the... |
42 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 43 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 26 | 50 | 69 | 70 | 0.986 | – 1 | 43 | ||||
| 11 | Blackpool Blackpool F.C. Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the... |
42 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 39 | 27 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 23 | 37 | 62 | 64 | 0.969 | – 2 | 43 | ||||
| 12 | Bury Bury F.C. Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the... |
42 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 43 | 31 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 27 | 42 | 70 | 73 | 0.959 | – 3 | 43 | ||||
| 13 | Burnley Burnley F.C. Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888... |
42 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 40 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 20 | 43 | 60 | 72 | 0.833 | – 12 | 42 | ||||
| 14 | Southampton Southampton F.C. Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club... |
42 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 40 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 37 | 54 | 58 | 0.931 | – 4 | 38 | ||||
| 15 | Hull City Hull City A.F.C. Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football... |
42 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 33 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 48 | 52 | 68 | 0.765 | – 16 | 38 | ||||
| 16 | Fulham Fulham F.C. Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season... |
42 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 50 | 48 | 67 | 0.716 | – 19 | 37 | ||||
| 17 | Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest F.C. Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship... |
42 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 50 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 23 | 47 | 73 | 74 | 0.986 | – 1 | 35 | ||||
| 18 | Notts County Notts County F.C. Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system... |
42 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 32 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 21 | 40 | 53 | 62 | 0.855 | – 9 | 35 | ||||
| 19 | Swansea Town Swansea City A.F.C. Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position... |
42 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 36 | 19 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 41 | 51 | 60 | 0.850 | – 9 | 35 | ||||
| 20 | Manchester United Manchester United F.C. Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958... |
42 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 29 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 30 | 52 | 59 | 85 | 0.694 | – 26 | 34 | ||||
| 21 | Millwall Millwall F.C. Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the... |
42 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 21 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 51 | 39 | 68 | 0.574 | – 29 | 33 | ||||
| 22 | Lincoln City Lincoln City F.C. Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League.... |
42 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 31 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 13 | 52 | 44 | 75 | 0.587 | – 31 | 26 |
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against;
GA = Goal average; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
Legend
| Win | Draw | Loss |
Football League Second Division
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 August 1933 | Fulham Fulham F.C. Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season... |
A | 0–3 | 21,070 | |
| 28 August 1933 | Bury Bury F.C. Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the... |
H | 4–1 | 8,416 | Nolan (3), McGrath Jimmy McGrath James McGrath was an English footballer, described as speedy and crafty.-Playing career:McGrath played for Washington Colliery and Cardiff City before joining Port Vale in May 1932. His debut came at the humiliating 7–0 Potteries derby defeat to Stoke City in the North Staffordshire Infirmary Cup... |
| 2 September 1933 | Southampton Southampton F.C. Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club... |
H | 2–1 | 11,237 | Gunn Ken Gunn Kenneth Gunn was a Scottish footballer.-Playing career:Gunn played for Newmains and Swansea Town before joining Port Vale, along with Billy Tabram for £400 in May 1933. After four seasons playing in various different positions he was transferred to Northampton Town in May 1937, he also guested... (2) |
| 9 September 1933 | Blackpool Blackpool F.C. Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the... |
A | 0–1 | 16,988 | |
| 11 September 1933 | Bury Bury F.C. Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the... |
A | 3–0 | 6,197 | Rhodes Trevor Rhodes (footballer) William Trevor Rhodes was an English footballer, noted for his speed and hard shots.-Playing career:Rhodes played for Yorkshire Amateur and Bradford Park Avenue before joining Port Vale in June 1933. He was regular for the next few seasons, but lost his place through injury in November 1937... , Gunn Ken Gunn Kenneth Gunn was a Scottish footballer.-Playing career:Gunn played for Newmains and Swansea Town before joining Port Vale, along with Billy Tabram for £400 in May 1933. After four seasons playing in various different positions he was transferred to Northampton Town in May 1937, he also guested... , Tabram Billy Tabram William David Tabram is a former Welsh footballer, noted for his great technical skill.-Playing career:... |
| 16 September 1933 | Bradford City Bradford City A.F.C. Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two.... |
H | 3–1 | 11,453 | Rhodes Trevor Rhodes (footballer) William Trevor Rhodes was an English footballer, noted for his speed and hard shots.-Playing career:Rhodes played for Yorkshire Amateur and Bradford Park Avenue before joining Port Vale in June 1933. He was regular for the next few seasons, but lost his place through injury in November 1937... , Morton, Nolan |
| 23 September 1933 | Grimsby Town Grimsby Town F.C. Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town... |
A | 2–1 | 10,505 | Nolan, Morton |
| 30 September 1933 | Notts County Notts County F.C. Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system... |
A | 2–3 | 15,364 | Nolan (2) |
| 7 October 1933 | Swansea Town Swansea City A.F.C. Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position... |
H | 1–0 | 9,478 | Rhodes Trevor Rhodes (footballer) William Trevor Rhodes was an English footballer, noted for his speed and hard shots.-Playing career:Rhodes played for Yorkshire Amateur and Bradford Park Avenue before joining Port Vale in June 1933. He was regular for the next few seasons, but lost his place through injury in November 1937... |
| 14 October 1933 | Millwall Millwall F.C. Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the... |
A | 3–0 | 12,045 | Gunn Ken Gunn Kenneth Gunn was a Scottish footballer.-Playing career:Gunn played for Newmains and Swansea Town before joining Port Vale, along with Billy Tabram for £400 in May 1933. After four seasons playing in various different positions he was transferred to Northampton Town in May 1937, he also guested... , Rhodes Trevor Rhodes (footballer) William Trevor Rhodes was an English footballer, noted for his speed and hard shots.-Playing career:Rhodes played for Yorkshire Amateur and Bradford Park Avenue before joining Port Vale in June 1933. He was regular for the next few seasons, but lost his place through injury in November 1937... , Nolan |
| 21 October 1933 | Bradford Park Avenue Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C. Bradford Association Football Club, previously also known as Bradford and since its reformation in the 1970s now referred to as Bradford Park Avenue, is a football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England... |
H | 3–1 | 13,122 | Nolan (2), Morton |
| 28 October 1933 | Preston North End Preston North End F.C. Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One... |
A | 0–0 | 14,160 | |
| 4 November 1933 | Oldham Athletic Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league... |
H | 2–0 | 12,228 | Nolan, Rhodes Trevor Rhodes (footballer) William Trevor Rhodes was an English footballer, noted for his speed and hard shots.-Playing career:Rhodes played for Yorkshire Amateur and Bradford Park Avenue before joining Port Vale in June 1933. He was regular for the next few seasons, but lost his place through injury in November 1937... |
| 11 November 1933 | Burnley Burnley F.C. Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888... |
A | 0–0 | 13,445 | |
| 18 November 1933 | Brentford Brentford F.C. Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One.... |
H | 1–0 | 11,349 | Gunn Ken Gunn Kenneth Gunn was a Scottish footballer.-Playing career:Gunn played for Newmains and Swansea Town before joining Port Vale, along with Billy Tabram for £400 in May 1933. After four seasons playing in various different positions he was transferred to Northampton Town in May 1937, he also guested... |
| 25 November 1933 | Bolton Wanderers Bolton Wanderers F.C. Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001.... |
A | 0–3 | 14,925 | |
| 2 December 1933 | Manchester United Manchester United F.C. Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958... |
H | 2–3 | 10,316 | Nolan, Rhodes Trevor Rhodes (footballer) William Trevor Rhodes was an English footballer, noted for his speed and hard shots.-Playing career:Rhodes played for Yorkshire Amateur and Bradford Park Avenue before joining Port Vale in June 1933. He was regular for the next few seasons, but lost his place through injury in November 1937... |
| 9 December 1933 | Plymouth Argyle Plymouth Argyle F.C. Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the... |
A | 0–3 | 13,672 | |
| 16 December 1933 | West Ham United West Ham United F.C. West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current... |
H | 0–0 | 6,610 | |
| 23 December 1933 | Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest F.C. Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship... |
A | 1–6 | 9,239 | Rhodes Trevor Rhodes (footballer) William Trevor Rhodes was an English footballer, noted for his speed and hard shots.-Playing career:Rhodes played for Yorkshire Amateur and Bradford Park Avenue before joining Port Vale in June 1933. He was regular for the next few seasons, but lost his place through injury in November 1937... |
| 25 December 1933 | Lincoln City Lincoln City F.C. Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League.... |
A | 0–1 | 11,584 | |
| 26 December 1933 | Lincoln City Lincoln City F.C. Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League.... |
H | 1–0 | 13,910 | Nolan |
| 30 December 1933 | Fulham Fulham F.C. Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season... |
H | 2–2 | 8,151 | Gunn Ken Gunn Kenneth Gunn was a Scottish footballer.-Playing career:Gunn played for Newmains and Swansea Town before joining Port Vale, along with Billy Tabram for £400 in May 1933. After four seasons playing in various different positions he was transferred to Northampton Town in May 1937, he also guested... , Rhodes Trevor Rhodes (footballer) William Trevor Rhodes was an English footballer, noted for his speed and hard shots.-Playing career:Rhodes played for Yorkshire Amateur and Bradford Park Avenue before joining Port Vale in June 1933. He was regular for the next few seasons, but lost his place through injury in November 1937... |
| 6 January 1934 | Southampton Southampton F.C. Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club... |
A | 4–1 | 9,987 | Rhodes Trevor Rhodes (footballer) William Trevor Rhodes was an English footballer, noted for his speed and hard shots.-Playing career:Rhodes played for Yorkshire Amateur and Bradford Park Avenue before joining Port Vale in June 1933. He was regular for the next few seasons, but lost his place through injury in November 1937... (3), Morton |
| 20 January 1934 | Blackpool Blackpool F.C. Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the... |
H | 1–0 | 14,216 | McGrath Jimmy McGrath James McGrath was an English footballer, described as speedy and crafty.-Playing career:McGrath played for Washington Colliery and Cardiff City before joining Port Vale in May 1932. His debut came at the humiliating 7–0 Potteries derby defeat to Stoke City in the North Staffordshire Infirmary Cup... |
| 27 January 1934 | Bradford City Bradford City A.F.C. Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two.... |
A | 2–1 | 12,719 | Dickinson Sydney Dickinson Sydney Dickinson was an English footballer. Football historian Jeff Kent described his tackling abilities as tenacious.-Playing career:... , Mills Fred Mills (footballer) Frederick Mills was an English footballer with Port Vale and Leeds United.-Playing career:Mills joined Port Vale from Middleport, initially as an amateur, in April 1932... |
| 5 February 1934 | Grimsby Town Grimsby Town F.C. Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town... |
H | 0–1 | 12,662 | |
| 10 February 1934 | Notts County Notts County F.C. Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system... |
H | 0–0 | 10,645 | |
| 22 February 1934 | Swansea Town Swansea City A.F.C. Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position... |
A | 0–4 | 5,764 | |
| 24 February 1934 | Millwall Millwall F.C. Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the... |
H | 5–1 | 8,578 | Blackwell Jack Blackwell Jack Blackwell was a professional footballer who played for Huddersfield Town, Charlton Athletic and Ipswich Town.-Playing career:... (2), Gunn Ken Gunn Kenneth Gunn was a Scottish footballer.-Playing career:Gunn played for Newmains and Swansea Town before joining Port Vale, along with Billy Tabram for £400 in May 1933. After four seasons playing in various different positions he was transferred to Northampton Town in May 1937, he also guested... , Mills Fred Mills (footballer) Frederick Mills was an English footballer with Port Vale and Leeds United.-Playing career:Mills joined Port Vale from Middleport, initially as an amateur, in April 1932... , Nolan |
| 3 March 1934 | Bradford Park Avenue Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C. Bradford Association Football Club, previously also known as Bradford and since its reformation in the 1970s now referred to as Bradford Park Avenue, is a football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England... |
A | 2–2 | 11,548 | Gunn Ken Gunn Kenneth Gunn was a Scottish footballer.-Playing career:Gunn played for Newmains and Swansea Town before joining Port Vale, along with Billy Tabram for £400 in May 1933. After four seasons playing in various different positions he was transferred to Northampton Town in May 1937, he also guested... , Dickinson Sydney Dickinson Sydney Dickinson was an English footballer. Football historian Jeff Kent described his tackling abilities as tenacious.-Playing career:... |
| 10 March 1934 | Preston North End Preston North End F.C. Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One... |
H | 2–0 | 12,972 | Morton (2) |
| 17 March 1934 | Oldham Athletic Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league... |
A | 1–5 | 5,900 | Nolan |
| 24 March 1934 | Burnley Burnley F.C. Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888... |
H | 0–2 | 7,367 | |
| 30 March 1934 | Hull City Hull City A.F.C. Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football... |
H | 3–0 | 10,502 | Nolan (3) |
| 31 March 1934 | Brentford Brentford F.C. Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One.... |
A | 0–2 | 19,758 | |
| 2 April 1934 | Hull City Hull City A.F.C. Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football... |
A | 1–2 | 13,333 | Blackwell Jack Blackwell Jack Blackwell was a professional footballer who played for Huddersfield Town, Charlton Athletic and Ipswich Town.-Playing career:... |
| 7 April 1934 | Bolton Wanderers Bolton Wanderers F.C. Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001.... |
H | 0–0 | 9,923 | |
| 14 April 1934 | Manchester United Manchester United F.C. Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958... |
A | 0–2 | 14,777 | |
| 21 April 1934 | Plymouth Argyle Plymouth Argyle F.C. Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the... |
H | 4–0 | 4,956 | Mitcheson Fred Mitcheson Frederick Mitcheson was an English footballer.-Playing career:Mitcheson was on the books at Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Port Vale in July 1933. He became a regular first team player from November 1934 but was sold to Plymouth Argyle twelve months later. After leaving Plymouth he played... (3), Nolan |
| 28 April 1934 | West Ham United West Ham United F.C. West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current... |
A | 0–1 | 9,893 | |
| 5 May 1934 | Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest F.C. Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship... |
H | 3–1 | 2,990 | Nolan (3) |
FA Cup
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R3 | 13 January 1934 | Charlton Athletic Charlton Athletic F.C. Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,... |
A | 0–2 | 18,821 |
Appearances
| Pos. | Name | Football League | FA Cup | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| GK |  Allan ToddAllan Todd Allan Todd is a former Scottish footballer.-Playing career:Todd played for Wellesley, Leith Athletic and Cowdenbeath before joining Port Vale in October 1932. He had long spells as the first choice 'keeper and made 83 appearances for the club... |
28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| GK |  Ormond JonesOrmond Jones Ormond Henry Jones was a Welsh footballer.-Playing career:Jones played for Hickman's Town, Bilston United, Wednesbury Town, Stoke City, Blackpool and Yeovil & Petters United before joining Port Vale in May 1933. He was appointed first team keeper until October 1933 when he contracted tonsillitis... |
14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DF |  George ShentonGeorge Shenton (footballer) George "Shino" Shenton was an English footballer.-Playing career:Shenton played for Naybro Stone, Downing's Tileries and Blythe Bridge before joining Port Vale as an amateur in June 1927, signing professional forms in August that year and making his debut on 10 November in a 3–1 defeat at Grimsby... |
10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| DF | William Cope Bill Cope (footballer) John William "Bill" Cope was an English footballer, he was noted for his tough-tackling ability.-Playing career:Cope played for Leek Alexandra and Bolton Wanderers before joining Port Vale in July 1929... |
13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DF | George Poyser George Poyser George Henry Poyser was an English football player and manager. He enjoyed a lengthy playing career, most notably with Brentford, the tail end of which was interrupted by World War II. He was also a manager, taking charge of both Notts County and Manchester City.-Playing career:Poyser played as a... |
38 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| DF | Len Armitage Len Armitage Leonard Armitage was an English footballer.-Playing career:Armitage played for Sheffield Forge & Rolling Mills, Walkley Amateurs, Wadsley Bridge, Sheffield Wednesday, Leeds United, Wigan Borough, Stoke City and Rhyl Athletic before joining Port Vale in December 1932... |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DF | Jack Vickers Jack Vickers John Vickers was an English footballer.-Playing career:Vickers played for Bishop Auckland, Hull City, Darlington, Doncaster Rovers and Charlton Athletic before joining Port Vale for £200 in May 1933... |
32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| DF | Trevor Rhodes Trevor Rhodes (footballer) William Trevor Rhodes was an English footballer, noted for his speed and hard shots.-Playing career:Rhodes played for Yorkshire Amateur and Bradford Park Avenue before joining Port Vale in June 1933. He was regular for the next few seasons, but lost his place through injury in November 1937... |
30 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 11 |
| DF | Ernest Breeze Ernest Breeze Ernest Clarence Breeze was an English footballer.-Playing career:Breeze joined Port Vale in August 1932. He made his debut in January 1934 and was a first team favourite from November 1934 to November 1935. He failed to play much football during the 1935–36 season however and was released upon its... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| MF | Roger Jones Roger Jones (footballer born 1902) Reginald Jones was an English footballer.-Playing career:Jones played for Middleport and Ravensdale before joining Port Vale in July 1923. It took him six years to establish himself in the first team, but he was a part of the side that won the Football League Third Division North championship in... |
28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| MF | Jack Round Jack Round John Henry Round was an English footballer.-Playing career:Round played for Brierley Hill Alliance, Cradley Heath and Bolton Wanderers before joining Port Vale in September 1930. He quickly became a regular in the side and played 134 games before being released at the end of the 1934–35 season... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| MF | Jimmy McGrath Jimmy McGrath James McGrath was an English footballer, described as speedy and crafty.-Playing career:McGrath played for Washington Colliery and Cardiff City before joining Port Vale in May 1932. His debut came at the humiliating 7–0 Potteries derby defeat to Stoke City in the North Staffordshire Infirmary Cup... |
38 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 3 |
| MF | Fred Mills Fred Mills (footballer) Frederick Mills was an English footballer with Port Vale and Leeds United.-Playing career:Mills joined Port Vale from Middleport, initially as an amateur, in April 1932... |
37 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 2 |
| MF | Bob Morton |
33 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 5 |
| MF | Horace Baker Horace Baker (footballer) Horace Anthony Baker was an English footballer.-Playing career:Baker played for Longton Hall before joining Port Vale as an amateur in March 1932, signing professional forms two months later. After playing just ten games and scoring one goal in two seasons he was given a free transfer in May 1934... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| MF | Cliff Birks Cliff Birks Clifford "Cliff" Birks was an English professional footballer. He played as both a right-half and at outside-right.-Playing career:... |
11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| MF | Billy Tabram Billy Tabram William David Tabram is a former Welsh footballer, noted for his great technical skill.-Playing career:... |
35 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 1 |
| MF | Richard Twiss Richard Twiss (footballer) Richard Twiss was an English footballer.-Playing career:Twiss played for Chorley and Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Port Vale in August 1933. His only appearance came at centre-forward in a 2–1 loss at Hull City on 2 April 1934, he was handed a free transfer the following month. He moved... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| MF | Albert Purcell Albert Purcell Albert Purcell is an English former footballer.-Playing career:Purcell played for Kidsgrove Liverpool Road before joining the local league club Port Vale as an amateur in November 1933. He made his debut in a 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford to Manchester United on 14 April 1934 and also played in the... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| MF | Sydney Dickinson Sydney Dickinson Sydney Dickinson was an English footballer. Football historian Jeff Kent described his tackling abilities as tenacious.-Playing career:... |
12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| MF | Ken Gunn Ken Gunn Kenneth Gunn was a Scottish footballer.-Playing career:Gunn played for Newmains and Swansea Town before joining Port Vale, along with Billy Tabram for £400 in May 1933. After four seasons playing in various different positions he was transferred to Northampton Town in May 1937, he also guested... |
38 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 8 |
| FW | Tom Nolan |
32 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 22 |
| FW | Robert G. Davies |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| FW | Fred Mitcheson Fred Mitcheson Frederick Mitcheson was an English footballer.-Playing career:Mitcheson was on the books at Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Port Vale in July 1933. He became a regular first team player from November 1934 but was sold to Plymouth Argyle twelve months later. After leaving Plymouth he played... |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| FW | Jack Blackwell Jack Blackwell Jack Blackwell was a professional footballer who played for Huddersfield Town, Charlton Athletic and Ipswich Town.-Playing career:... |
12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 |
| FW | Peter Cunningham Peter Cunningham (footballer) Peter Cunningham was a Scottish footballer.-Playing career:Cunningham played for Clyde, Partick Thistle, Cork City and Barnsley before joining Port Vale in May 1933. He played just two games before moving to Crewe Alexandra in November 1933. He died less than a year later on 3 September 1934, at... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
All competitions
| Scorer | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tom Nolan |
22 |
| Trevor Rhodes Trevor Rhodes (footballer) William Trevor Rhodes was an English footballer, noted for his speed and hard shots.-Playing career:Rhodes played for Yorkshire Amateur and Bradford Park Avenue before joining Port Vale in June 1933. He was regular for the next few seasons, but lost his place through injury in November 1937... |
11 |
| Ken Gunn Ken Gunn Kenneth Gunn was a Scottish footballer.-Playing career:Gunn played for Newmains and Swansea Town before joining Port Vale, along with Billy Tabram for £400 in May 1933. After four seasons playing in various different positions he was transferred to Northampton Town in May 1937, he also guested... |
8 |
| Bob Morton |
5 |
| Jimmy McGrath Jimmy McGrath James McGrath was an English footballer, described as speedy and crafty.-Playing career:McGrath played for Washington Colliery and Cardiff City before joining Port Vale in May 1932. His debut came at the humiliating 7–0 Potteries derby defeat to Stoke City in the North Staffordshire Infirmary Cup... |
3 |
| Fred Mitcheson Fred Mitcheson Frederick Mitcheson was an English footballer.-Playing career:Mitcheson was on the books at Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Port Vale in July 1933. He became a regular first team player from November 1934 but was sold to Plymouth Argyle twelve months later. After leaving Plymouth he played... |
|
| Jack Blackwell Jack Blackwell Jack Blackwell was a professional footballer who played for Huddersfield Town, Charlton Athletic and Ipswich Town.-Playing career:... |
|
| Fred Mills Fred Mills (footballer) Frederick Mills was an English footballer with Port Vale and Leeds United.-Playing career:Mills joined Port Vale from Middleport, initially as an amateur, in April 1932... |
2 |
| Sydney Dickinson Sydney Dickinson Sydney Dickinson was an English footballer. Football historian Jeff Kent described his tackling abilities as tenacious.-Playing career:... |
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| Billy Tabram Billy Tabram William David Tabram is a former Welsh footballer, noted for his great technical skill.-Playing career:... |
1 |
League
| Scorer | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tom Nolan |
22 |
| Trevor Rhodes Trevor Rhodes (footballer) William Trevor Rhodes was an English footballer, noted for his speed and hard shots.-Playing career:Rhodes played for Yorkshire Amateur and Bradford Park Avenue before joining Port Vale in June 1933. He was regular for the next few seasons, but lost his place through injury in November 1937... |
11 |
| Ken Gunn Ken Gunn Kenneth Gunn was a Scottish footballer.-Playing career:Gunn played for Newmains and Swansea Town before joining Port Vale, along with Billy Tabram for £400 in May 1933. After four seasons playing in various different positions he was transferred to Northampton Town in May 1937, he also guested... |
8 |
| Bob Morton |
5 |
| Jimmy McGrath Jimmy McGrath James McGrath was an English footballer, described as speedy and crafty.-Playing career:McGrath played for Washington Colliery and Cardiff City before joining Port Vale in May 1932. His debut came at the humiliating 7–0 Potteries derby defeat to Stoke City in the North Staffordshire Infirmary Cup... |
3 |
| Fred Mitcheson Fred Mitcheson Frederick Mitcheson was an English footballer.-Playing career:Mitcheson was on the books at Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Port Vale in July 1933. He became a regular first team player from November 1934 but was sold to Plymouth Argyle twelve months later. After leaving Plymouth he played... |
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| Jack Blackwell Jack Blackwell Jack Blackwell was a professional footballer who played for Huddersfield Town, Charlton Athletic and Ipswich Town.-Playing career:... |
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| Fred Mills Fred Mills (footballer) Frederick Mills was an English footballer with Port Vale and Leeds United.-Playing career:Mills joined Port Vale from Middleport, initially as an amateur, in April 1932... |
2 |
| Sydney Dickinson Sydney Dickinson Sydney Dickinson was an English footballer. Football historian Jeff Kent described his tackling abilities as tenacious.-Playing career:... |
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| Billy Tabram Billy Tabram William David Tabram is a former Welsh footballer, noted for his great technical skill.-Playing career:... |
1 |