1903–04 Burslem Port Vale F.C. season
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The 1903–04 season was Burslem Port Vale
's sixth consecutive season (tenth overall) of football in the Football League
. The club went the whole season without recording an away win, part of a club record 29 away games without victory. With the new rule of the direct free kick
introduced, Arthur Rowley
also wrote himself into the history books by becoming the first player to score from a free kick.
The first team was firmly established, and the players had been together for some years. The financial crisis that loomed over the club was held at bay by an FA Cup run and by selling a promising young winger.
The first game of the season was on 7 September 1903 against Bolton Wanderers
, where Arthur Rowley
wrote himself into the history books by becoming the first player to score from a direct free kick
. Five days later the Vale beat Manchester United
1–0, and their season got going – albeit very slowly. Four games later they found their second victory – against new boys Bradford City
, however by October they had racked up just five points from their opening eight games. A seven game unbeaten run saw them surge up the table towards the end of 1903. This run ended at Gainsborough Trinity
, but could be justified by the fact that they had played three games in four days. They went on to muster just one point from seven games to find themselves back in the danger zone as players looked towards their promising cup run rather than the league itself. An inconsistent end to the season followed, though picking up points from eight of their last twelve games was enough to ensure safety. On the final game of the season 20,000 Woolwich Arsenal
fans turned up to watch their team claim the championship, however the "Valeites" hung on for a draw, with Harry Cotton
in remarkable form, and a goalless draw was enough to hand the league title to Preston North End
. Port Vale were one of only two teams to take a point home from London
that season. This was even more surprising considering that Vale went the whole season without recording an away win, and had to rely entirely on their home form to stay in the league. They finished two points ahead of the re-election zones, and were twenty points shy of promotion.
Adrian Capes
was top scorer for the fourth consecutive season with seventeen goals, fourteen of them coming in the league. Tom Simpson
contributed fifteen goals, and would only score thirteen more Football League goals in his entire career. Goalkeeper Harry Cotton
missed just two games, as did right-back Ernest Mullineux
; Harry Croxton
, Arthur Rowley
, Billy Heames
, George Price
, Bert Eardley
, W. Perkins
, and Joseph Holyhead
made up the first of the first team – who each made a minimum of 35 out of 42 possible appearances in all competitions.
signed to nearby
Stoke for £200. Their FA Cup clash at Southampton
saw them rake in a £491 share of gate receipts. A loss of £39 was recorded on the season, and raising wages and falling gate receipts were only off-set by the income from transfers and cup runs. Recognizing this, the directors insisted that a controversial policy of selling on players had to be adopted.
by three goal margins. The "Valeites" found rather more success in the FA Cup
, though had to win four matches to reach the First Round, at which point they were eliminated by Southampton of the Southern Football League
. On the way they racked up a 6–0 home win over Stockport County
in the Fourth Qualification Round Replay.
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 sixth consecutive season (tenth overall) 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...
. The club went the whole season without recording an away win, part of a club record 29 away games without victory. With the new rule of the direct free kick
Direct free kick
A direct free kick is a method of restarting play in a game of association football following a foul. Unlike an indirect free kick, a goal may be scored directly against the opposing side without the ball having first touched another player.-Award:...
introduced, Arthur Rowley
Arthur Rowley (footballer born 1870)
Arthur Rowley was an English footballer.-Playing career:Rowley played for Leek, Distillery, the North Staffordshire Regiment, Stoke and Bristol Rovers before joining Burslem Port Vale in September 1902...
also wrote himself into the history books by becoming the first player to score from a free kick.
The first team was firmly established, and the players had been together for some years. The financial crisis that loomed over the club was held at bay by an FA Cup run and by selling a promising young winger.
Second Division
A rather quiet pre-season saw no major signings or departures, and hopes were built of an improvement on last season's ninth place finish.The first game of the season was on 7 September 1903 against 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....
, where Arthur Rowley
Arthur Rowley (footballer born 1870)
Arthur Rowley was an English footballer.-Playing career:Rowley played for Leek, Distillery, the North Staffordshire Regiment, Stoke and Bristol Rovers before joining Burslem Port Vale in September 1902...
wrote himself into the history books by becoming the first player to score from a direct free kick
Direct free kick
A direct free kick is a method of restarting play in a game of association football following a foul. Unlike an indirect free kick, a goal may be scored directly against the opposing side without the ball having first touched another player.-Award:...
. Five days later the Vale beat 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...
1–0, and their season got going – albeit very slowly. Four games later they found their second victory – against new boys 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....
, however by October they had racked up just five points from their opening eight games. A seven game unbeaten run saw them surge up the table towards the end of 1903. This run ended at Gainsborough Trinity
Gainsborough Trinity F.C.
Gainsborough Trinity Football Club are an English football club based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.Between 1896 and 1912 they were members of the Football League. They are currently in the Conference North, and play their home matches at The Northolme, which has a capacity of 4,304...
, but could be justified by the fact that they had played three games in four days. They went on to muster just one point from seven games to find themselves back in the danger zone as players looked towards their promising cup run rather than the league itself. An inconsistent end to the season followed, though picking up points from eight of their last twelve games was enough to ensure safety. On the final game of the season 20,000 Woolwich Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
fans turned up to watch their team claim the championship, however the "Valeites" hung on for a draw, with Harry Cotton
Harry Cotton
Harry Cotton was an English footballer.-Playing career:Cotton played for Nantwich before joining Burslem Port Vale in May 1901, he spent four seasons with the club, playing as the first choice 'keeper. At the end of the 1904–05 season he moved on to Crewe Alexandra and later played for...
in remarkable form, and a goalless draw was enough to hand the league title to 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...
. Port Vale were one of only two teams to take a point home from London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
that season. This was even more surprising considering that Vale went the whole season without recording an away win, and had to rely entirely on their home form to stay in the league. They finished two points ahead of the re-election zones, and were twenty points shy of promotion.
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...
was top scorer for the fourth consecutive season with seventeen goals, fourteen of them coming in the league. Tom Simpson
Tom Simpson (footballer)
-Playing career:Simpson played for Cross Heath and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1901. He became a regular from February 1903, but was sold to Bury for £200 in December 1904.-References:...
contributed fifteen goals, and would only score thirteen more Football League goals in his entire career. Goalkeeper Harry Cotton
Harry Cotton
Harry Cotton was an English footballer.-Playing career:Cotton played for Nantwich before joining Burslem Port Vale in May 1901, he spent four seasons with the club, playing as the first choice 'keeper. At the end of the 1904–05 season he moved on to Crewe Alexandra and later played for...
missed just two games, as did right-back Ernest Mullineux
Ernest Mullineux
Ernest Mullineux was an English footballer.-Burslem Port Vale:Mullineux started off with Burslem Park before joining Burslem Port Vale in May 1900...
; Harry Croxton
Harry Croxton
Harry Clement Croxton was a footballer who played as a half-back. He made 206 appearances and scored 11 times for Burslem Port Vale in two spells from 1901 to 1911...
, Arthur Rowley
Arthur Rowley (footballer born 1870)
Arthur Rowley was an English footballer.-Playing career:Rowley played for Leek, Distillery, the North Staffordshire Regiment, Stoke and Bristol Rovers before joining Burslem Port Vale in September 1902...
, Billy Heames
Billy Heames
William "Billy" Henry Heames was an early footballer who played most of his career with Burslem Port Vale.-Playing career:Heames played for Middleport Athletic and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in the summer of 1897...
, George Price
George Price (footballer)
George Jabez Price a footballer of short stature who played mainly as a forward.-Playing career:Price joined Burslem Port Vale in January 1896 and by the turn of the century became a regular feature in the first 11 and was an ever-present for the 1900–01 campaign...
, Bert Eardley
Bert Eardley
Bertram Cooper Eardley was an English footballer. He made 220 appearances and scored 40 goals for Port Vale over about ten seasons with the club.-Playing career:...
, W. Perkins
W. Perkins
-Playing career:Perkins played for Newark, before signing for Burslem Port Vale in May 1902. He made his debut in a 1–1 home draw with Blackpool on 6 September 1902. He established himself as a regular in the side but returned to Newark in 1904.-References:...
, and Joseph Holyhead
Joseph Holyhead
-Playing career:Holyhead played for Wednesbury Old Athletic and Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Burslem Port Vale in September 1903, he quickly became a regular but was released at the end of the 1906–07 season due to a financial crisis at the club. He left with 142 appearances and 7 goals ...
made up the first of the first team – who each made a minimum of 35 out of 42 possible appearances in all competitions.
Finances
Again attendances were disappointing, and to improve the financial outlook players were sold as early as October, when a highly promising Tom CoxtonTom Coxton
Thomas Coxton was an English footballer with pace and intelligence.-Playing career:Coxton played for Bradeley before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1902. He managed an impressive record of four goals in five games but failed to establish himself in the first team and he was sold to rivals...
signed to nearby
Potteries derby
The Potteries derby is the football local derby in Stoke-on-Trent between Port Vale and Stoke City. The fans of each club both consider the other to be their main rivals; this has led to a heated atmosphere at these matches, especially with the rise of football hooliganism and the 'Naughty Forty'...
Stoke for £200. Their FA Cup clash at 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...
saw them rake in a £491 share of gate receipts. A loss of £39 was recorded on the season, and raising wages and falling gate receipts were only off-set by the income from transfers and cup runs. Recognizing this, the directors insisted that a controversial policy of selling on players had to be adopted.
Cup competitions
In September the club were eliminated in both county cup competitions by StokeStoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
by three goal margins. The "Valeites" found rather more success in the FA Cup
FA 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...
, though had to win four matches to reach the First Round, at which point they were eliminated by Southampton of the Southern Football League
Southern Football League
The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales...
. On the way they racked up a 6–0 home win over Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
in the Fourth Qualification Round Replay.
Final league table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | W | D | L | F | A | F | A | GA | GD | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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... |
34 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 38 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 14 | 62 | 24 | 2.583 | + 38 | 50 | ||||
| 2 | Woolwich Arsenal Arsenal F.C. Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups... |
34 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 67 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 17 | 91 | 22 | 4.136 | + 69 | 49 | ||||
| 3 | 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... |
34 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 42 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 19 | 65 | 33 | 1.970 | + 32 | 48 | ||||
| 4 | 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... |
34 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 53 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 73 | 41 | 1.780 | + 32 | 42 | ||||
| 5 | 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... |
34 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 35 | 50 | 55 | 0.909 | – 5 | 39 | ||||
| 6 | 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... |
34 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 39 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 37 | 50 | 49 | 1.020 | + 1 | 36 | ||||
| 7 | 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.... |
34 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 21 | 30 | 59 | 41 | 1.439 | + 18 | 34 | ||||
| 8 | Barnsley Barnsley F.C. Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's... |
34 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 25 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 45 | 38 | 57 | 0.667 | – 19 | 32 | ||||
| 9 | Gainsborough Trinity Gainsborough Trinity F.C. Gainsborough Trinity Football Club are an English football club based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.Between 1896 and 1912 they were members of the Football League. They are currently in the Conference North, and play their home matches at The Northolme, which has a capacity of 4,304... |
34 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 34 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 19 | 43 | 53 | 60 | 0.883 | – 17 | 31 | ||||
| 10 | 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.... |
34 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 34 | 45 | 59 | 0.763 | – 14 | 31 | ||||
| 11 | Chesterfield Chesterfield F.C. Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower... |
34 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 33 | 37 | 45 | 0.822 | – 8 | 30 | ||||
| 12 | 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.... |
34 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 40 | 41 | 58 | 0.707 | – 17 | 30 | ||||
| 13 | Burslem 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... |
34 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 44 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 32 | 54 | 52 | 1.038 | + 2 | 29 | ||||
| 14 | Burton United Burton United F.C. Burton United Football Club was an English football club from Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire that played in The Football League between 1901 and 1907, before folding in 1910.-History:... |
34 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 33 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 45 | 45 | 61 | 0.738 | – 16 | 29 | ||||
| 15 | 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... |
34 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 25 | 27 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 40 | 40 | 67 | 0.597 | – 27 | 27 | ||||
| 16 | Stockport County Stockport County F.C. Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport... |
34 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 28 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 49 | 40 | 72 | 0.556 | – 32 | 27 | ||||
| 17 | Glossop Glossop North End A.F.C. Glossop North End A.F.C. are an English football club based in Glossop, Derbyshire. Former members of the Football League, they are currently in the North West Counties League and are members of the Derbyshire County Football Association. They play their home matches at Surrey Street, which has a... |
34 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 42 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 39 | 57 | 64 | 0.891 | – 7 | 26 | ||||
| 18 | Leicester Fosse Leicester City F.C. Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester... |
34 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 26 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 61 | 42 | 82 | 0.512 | – 40 | 22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 September 1903 | 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 | 2–3 | 3,000 | Rowley Arthur Rowley (footballer born 1870) Arthur Rowley was an English footballer.-Playing career:Rowley played for Leek, Distillery, the North Staffordshire Regiment, Stoke and Bristol Rovers before joining Burslem Port Vale in September 1902... , Price George Price (footballer) George Jabez Price a footballer of short stature who played mainly as a forward.-Playing career:Price joined Burslem Port Vale in January 1896 and by the turn of the century became a regular feature in the first 11 and was an ever-present for the 1900–01 campaign... |
| 12 September 1903 | 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 | 1–0 | 3,000 | Simpson Tom Simpson (footballer) -Playing career:Simpson played for Cross Heath and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1901. He became a regular from February 1903, but was sold to Bury for £200 in December 1904.-References:... |
| 19 September 1903 | 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 | 0–1 | 6,000 | |
| 26 September 1903 | Glossop Glossop North End A.F.C. Glossop North End A.F.C. are an English football club based in Glossop, Derbyshire. Former members of the Football League, they are currently in the North West Counties League and are members of the Derbyshire County Football Association. They play their home matches at Surrey Street, which has a... |
H | 1–1 | 3,000 | Rowley Arthur Rowley (footballer born 1870) Arthur Rowley was an English footballer.-Playing career:Rowley played for Leek, Distillery, the North Staffordshire Regiment, Stoke and Bristol Rovers before joining Burslem Port Vale in September 1902... |
| 3 October 1903 | 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 | 1–3 | 9,000 | Coxton Tom Coxton Thomas Coxton was an English footballer with pace and intelligence.-Playing career:Coxton played for Bradeley before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1902. He managed an impressive record of four goals in five games but failed to establish himself in the first team and he was sold to rivals... |
| 10 October 1903 | 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 | 5–2 | 3,000 | Coxton Tom Coxton Thomas Coxton was an English footballer with pace and intelligence.-Playing career:Coxton played for Bradeley before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1902. He managed an impressive record of four goals in five games but failed to establish himself in the first team and he was sold to rivals... (2), Simpson Tom Simpson (footballer) -Playing career:Simpson played for Cross Heath and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1901. He became a regular from February 1903, but was sold to Bury for £200 in December 1904.-References:... , 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... , o.g. Own goal An own net occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his or her own team. It is usually accidental, and may be a result of an attempt at defensive play that failed or was spoiled by opponents.... |
| 17 October 1903 | 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 | 1–3 | 3,000 | Coxton Tom Coxton Thomas Coxton was an English footballer with pace and intelligence.-Playing career:Coxton played for Bradeley before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1902. He managed an impressive record of four goals in five games but failed to establish himself in the first team and he was sold to rivals... |
| 24 October 1903 | Woolwich Arsenal Arsenal F.C. Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups... |
H | 2–3 | 3,000 | Heames Billy Heames William "Billy" Henry Heames was an early footballer who played most of his career with Burslem Port Vale.-Playing career:Heames played for Middleport Athletic and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in the summer of 1897... , Simpson Tom Simpson (footballer) -Playing career:Simpson played for Cross Heath and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1901. He became a regular from February 1903, but was sold to Bury for £200 in December 1904.-References:... |
| 7 November 1903 | Barnsley Barnsley F.C. Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's... |
H | 3–0 | 1,000 | Simpson Tom Simpson (footballer) -Playing career:Simpson played for Cross Heath and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1901. He became a regular from February 1903, but was sold to Bury for £200 in December 1904.-References:... (2), 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... |
| 21 November 1903 | 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 | 2–2 | 1,500 | Perkins W. Perkins -Playing career:Perkins played for Newark, before signing for Burslem Port Vale in May 1902. He made his debut in a 1–1 home draw with Blackpool on 6 September 1902. He established himself as a regular in the side but returned to Newark in 1904.-References:... , Simpson Tom Simpson (footballer) -Playing career:Simpson played for Cross Heath and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1901. He became a regular from February 1903, but was sold to Bury for £200 in December 1904.-References:... |
| 5 December 1903 | Stockport County Stockport County F.C. Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport... |
H | 2–0 | Perkins W. Perkins -Playing career:Perkins played for Newark, before signing for Burslem Port Vale in May 1902. He made his debut in a 1–1 home draw with Blackpool on 6 September 1902. He established himself as a regular in the side but returned to Newark in 1904.-References:... , 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... |
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| 19 December 1903 | Chesterfield Chesterfield F.C. Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower... |
A | 1–1 | 2,000 | 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... |
| 25 December 1903 | Leicester Fosse Leicester City F.C. Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester... |
A | 1–1 | 8,000 | 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... |
| 26 December 1903 | 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... |
H | 3–1 | 5,000 | 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... (2), Simpson Tom Simpson (footballer) -Playing career:Simpson played for Cross Heath and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1901. He became a regular from February 1903, but was sold to Bury for £200 in December 1904.-References:... |
| 28 December 1903 | 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 | 1–1 | 13,000 | Simpson Tom Simpson (footballer) -Playing career:Simpson played for Cross Heath and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1901. He became a regular from February 1903, but was sold to Bury for £200 in December 1904.-References:... |
| 29 December 1903 | Gainsborough Trinity Gainsborough Trinity F.C. Gainsborough Trinity Football Club are an English football club based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.Between 1896 and 1912 they were members of the Football League. They are currently in the Conference North, and play their home matches at The Northolme, which has a capacity of 4,304... |
A | 0–3 | 2,000 | |
| 2 January 1904 | 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 | 0–5 | 5,000 | |
| 9 January 1904 | 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 | 10,000 | |
| 16 January 1904 | 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 | 2–2 | Allman Dick Allman Messina Wilson "Dick" Allman was an English footballer.-Playing career:Allman signed for Burslem Port Vale in April 1903, during his first season with the club he was not a regular, but was the club's top scorer in the 1904–05 season with eight goals. He made 38 appearances for the club and... , 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... |
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| 23 January 1904 | Glossop Glossop North End A.F.C. Glossop North End A.F.C. are an English football club based in Glossop, Derbyshire. Former members of the Football League, they are currently in the North West Counties League and are members of the Derbyshire County Football Association. They play their home matches at Surrey Street, which has a... |
A | 1–4 | 5,000 | Mountford Harry Mountford Harry Washington Mountford was an English footballer.-Playing career:Mountford began his career with Hanley Swifts before joining Burslem Port Vale as an amateur in June 1903... |
| 30 January 1904 | 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 | 0–1 | 3,000 | |
| 13 February 1904 | 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 | 1–2 | 500 | Price George Price (footballer) George Jabez Price a footballer of short stature who played mainly as a forward.-Playing career:Price joined Burslem Port Vale in January 1896 and by the turn of the century became a regular feature in the first 11 and was an ever-present for the 1900–01 campaign... |
| 27 February 1904 | Leicester Fosse Leicester City F.C. Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester... |
H | 6–2 | 1,000 | 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... (2), Croxton Harry Croxton Harry Clement Croxton was a footballer who played as a half-back. He made 206 appearances and scored 11 times for Burslem Port Vale in two spells from 1901 to 1911... , Simpson Tom Simpson (footballer) -Playing career:Simpson played for Cross Heath and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1901. He became a regular from February 1903, but was sold to Bury for £200 in December 1904.-References:... , Price George Price (footballer) George Jabez Price a footballer of short stature who played mainly as a forward.-Playing career:Price joined Burslem Port Vale in January 1896 and by the turn of the century became a regular feature in the first 11 and was an ever-present for the 1900–01 campaign... , Eardley Bert Eardley Bertram Cooper Eardley was an English footballer. He made 220 appearances and scored 40 goals for Port Vale over about ten seasons with the club.-Playing career:... |
| 5 March 1904 | Barnsley Barnsley F.C. Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's... |
A | 0–1 | ||
| 12 March 1904 | 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 | 5–0 | Price George Price (footballer) George Jabez Price a footballer of short stature who played mainly as a forward.-Playing career:Price joined Burslem Port Vale in January 1896 and by the turn of the century became a regular feature in the first 11 and was an ever-present for the 1900–01 campaign... (2), 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... , Mullineux Ernest Mullineux Ernest Mullineux was an English footballer.-Burslem Port Vale:Mullineux started off with Burslem Park before joining Burslem Port Vale in May 1900... , o.g. Own goal An own net occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his or her own team. It is usually accidental, and may be a result of an attempt at defensive play that failed or was spoiled by opponents.... |
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| 19 March 1904 | 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 | 2–3 | 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... , Simpson Tom Simpson (footballer) -Playing career:Simpson played for Cross Heath and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1901. He became a regular from February 1903, but was sold to Bury for £200 in December 1904.-References:... |
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| 26 March 1904 | Gainsborough Trinity Gainsborough Trinity F.C. Gainsborough Trinity Football Club are an English football club based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.Between 1896 and 1912 they were members of the Football League. They are currently in the Conference North, and play their home matches at The Northolme, which has a capacity of 4,304... |
H | 3–0 | 1,000 | Allman Dick Allman Messina Wilson "Dick" Allman was an English footballer.-Playing career:Allman signed for Burslem Port Vale in April 1903, during his first season with the club he was not a regular, but was the club's top scorer in the 1904–05 season with eight goals. He made 38 appearances for the club and... , 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... , Simpson Tom Simpson (footballer) -Playing career:Simpson played for Cross Heath and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1901. He became a regular from February 1903, but was sold to Bury for £200 in December 1904.-References:... |
| 1 April 1904 | 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 | 1,500 | |
| 2 April 1904 | Stockport County Stockport County F.C. Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport... |
A | 1–1 | 2,000 | Allman Dick Allman Messina Wilson "Dick" Allman was an English footballer.-Playing career:Allman signed for Burslem Port Vale in April 1903, during his first season with the club he was not a regular, but was the club's top scorer in the 1904–05 season with eight goals. He made 38 appearances for the club and... |
| 4 April 1904 | Burton United Burton United F.C. Burton United Football Club was an English football club from Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire that played in The Football League between 1901 and 1907, before folding in 1910.-History:... |
A | 0–0 | ||
| 9 April 1904 | Burton United Burton United F.C. Burton United Football Club was an English football club from Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire that played in The Football League between 1901 and 1907, before folding in 1910.-History:... |
H | 3–1 | 2,000 | Mountford Harry Mountford Harry Washington Mountford was an English footballer.-Playing career:Mountford began his career with Hanley Swifts before joining Burslem Port Vale as an amateur in June 1903... , Holyhead Joseph Holyhead -Playing career:Holyhead played for Wednesbury Old Athletic and Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Burslem Port Vale in September 1903, he quickly became a regular but was released at the end of the 1906–07 season due to a financial crisis at the club. He left with 142 appearances and 7 goals ... , Eardley Bert Eardley Bertram Cooper Eardley was an English footballer. He made 220 appearances and scored 40 goals for Port Vale over about ten seasons with the club.-Playing career:... |
| 16 April 1904 | Chesterfield Chesterfield F.C. Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower... |
H | 3–0 | 1,500 | Heames Billy Heames William "Billy" Henry Heames was an early footballer who played most of his career with Burslem Port Vale.-Playing career:Heames played for Middleport Athletic and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in the summer of 1897... , Price George Price (footballer) George Jabez Price a footballer of short stature who played mainly as a forward.-Playing career:Price joined Burslem Port Vale in January 1896 and by the turn of the century became a regular feature in the first 11 and was an ever-present for the 1900–01 campaign... , 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... |
| 23 April 1904 | 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... |
A | 1–2 | 4,000 | Loverseed William Loverseed William Henry Loverseed was an English footballer.-Playing career:Loverseed played for Newark before joining Burslem Port Vale in June 1902. He was a regular during the 1902–03 season, but never had a particularly lengthy first team spell afterwards... |
| 25 April 1904 | Woolwich Arsenal Arsenal F.C. Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups... |
A | 0–0 | 20,000 |
FA Cup
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
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| 3Q | 31 October 1903 | Crewe Alexandra Crewe Alexandra F.C. Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club... |
A | 0–0 | 4,000 | |
| 3Q Replay | 5 November 1903 | Crewe Alexandra Crewe Alexandra F.C. Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club... |
H | 2–1 | 2,000 | Simpson Danny Simpson (early footballer) Daniel Simpson was an English footballer.-Playing career:Simpson played for Tunstall Town before joining Burslem Port Vale in February 1896, after a successful trial. He immediately went into the first 11 and having scored 14 goals 1896–97 and 11 goals in 1897–98 was joint-top scorer in two... , Heames Billy Heames William "Billy" Henry Heames was an early footballer who played most of his career with Burslem Port Vale.-Playing career:Heames played for Middleport Athletic and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in the summer of 1897... |
| 4Q | 14 November 1903 | Stockport County Stockport County F.C. Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport... |
A | 0–0 | 3,000 | |
| 4Q Replay | 19 November 1903 | Stockport County Stockport County F.C. Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport... |
H | 6–0 | 2,000 | Simpson Danny Simpson (early footballer) Daniel Simpson was an English footballer.-Playing career:Simpson played for Tunstall Town before joining Burslem Port Vale in February 1896, after a successful trial. He immediately went into the first 11 and having scored 14 goals 1896–97 and 11 goals in 1897–98 was joint-top scorer in two... (2), 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... , Eardley Bert Eardley Bertram Cooper Eardley was an English footballer. He made 220 appearances and scored 40 goals for Port Vale over about ten seasons with the club.-Playing career:... , Holyhead Joseph Holyhead -Playing career:Holyhead played for Wednesbury Old Athletic and Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Burslem Port Vale in September 1903, he quickly became a regular but was released at the end of the 1906–07 season due to a financial crisis at the club. He left with 142 appearances and 7 goals ... , Price George Price (footballer) George Jabez Price a footballer of short stature who played mainly as a forward.-Playing career:Price joined Burslem Port Vale in January 1896 and by the turn of the century became a regular feature in the first 11 and was an ever-present for the 1900–01 campaign... |
| 5Q | 28 November 1903 | Nantwich Nantwich Town F.C. Nantwich Town Football Club is a semi-professional football club based in Nantwich, Cheshire, England. The club was founded in 1884 and is nicknamed The Dabbers. The club is currently a member of the Northern Premier League Premier Division, with home matches played at the Weaver Stadium.Nantwich... |
A | 1–0 | 3,000 | 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... |
| IR | 12 December 1903 | Burton United Burton United F.C. Burton United Football Club was an English football club from Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire that played in The Football League between 1901 and 1907, before folding in 1910.-History:... |
H | 3–0 | 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... , Heames Billy Heames William "Billy" Henry Heames was an early footballer who played most of his career with Burslem Port Vale.-Playing career:Heames played for Middleport Athletic and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in the summer of 1897... , Simpson Danny Simpson (early footballer) Daniel Simpson was an English footballer.-Playing career:Simpson played for Tunstall Town before joining Burslem Port Vale in February 1896, after a successful trial. He immediately went into the first 11 and having scored 14 goals 1896–97 and 11 goals in 1897–98 was joint-top scorer in two... |
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| R1 | 6 February 1904 | 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 | 0–3 | 8,000 |
Appearances
| Pos. | Name | League | FA Cup | Total (+Senior Cup) | |||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| GK | William Chadwick William Chadwick -Playing career:Chadwick played for Hanley Swifts before joining Burslem Port Vale in May 1901. His goalkeeping debut came in a 3–3 draw at Doncaster Rovers on 7 September 1901. He was never a first team regular though, and was released at the end of the 1903–04 season.-References:... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| GK |  Harry CottonHarry Cotton Harry Cotton was an English footballer.-Playing career:Cotton played for Nantwich before joining Burslem Port Vale in May 1901, he spent four seasons with the club, playing as the first choice 'keeper. At the end of the 1904–05 season he moved on to Crewe Alexandra and later played for... |
32 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| DF | Ernest Mullineux Ernest Mullineux Ernest Mullineux was an English footballer.-Burslem Port Vale:Mullineux started off with Burslem Park before joining Burslem Port Vale in May 1900... |
33 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 40 | 1 |
| DF | James Hamilton James Hamilton (footballer) James Hamilton was an English footballer.-Playing career:Hamilton joined Burslem Port Vale from Burslem Town in March 1903, he was a regular in the side but was forced to leave after the club went into liquidation in 1907. He had played 107 games for Vale and moved on to Oldham... |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| MF | Billy Heames Billy Heames William "Billy" Henry Heames was an early footballer who played most of his career with Burslem Port Vale.-Playing career:Heames played for Middleport Athletic and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in the summer of 1897... |
30 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 38 | 4 |
| MF | Bert Eardley Bert Eardley Bertram Cooper Eardley was an English footballer. He made 220 appearances and scored 40 goals for Port Vale over about ten seasons with the club.-Playing career:... |
29 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 37 | 3 |
| MF | W.H. Machin W.H. Machin -Playing career:Machin joined Burslem Port Vale in September 1900, making his debut in a goalless home draw with Grimsby Town on 3 November 1900. He spent five seasons with the club before being released at the end of the 1904–05 season.-References:... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| MF | Harry Croxton Harry Croxton Harry Clement Croxton was a footballer who played as a half-back. He made 206 appearances and scored 11 times for Burslem Port Vale in two spells from 1901 to 1911... |
32 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 39 | 1 |
| MF | Arthur Rowley Arthur Rowley (footballer born 1870) Arthur Rowley was an English footballer.-Playing career:Rowley played for Leek, Distillery, the North Staffordshire Regiment, Stoke and Bristol Rovers before joining Burslem Port Vale in September 1902... |
30 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 38 | 2 |
| MF | W. Perkins W. Perkins -Playing career:Perkins played for Newark, before signing for Burslem Port Vale in May 1902. He made his debut in a 1–1 home draw with Blackpool on 6 September 1902. He established himself as a regular in the side but returned to Newark in 1904.-References:... |
27 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 35 | 2 |
| MF | Tom Coxton Tom Coxton Thomas Coxton was an English footballer with pace and intelligence.-Playing career:Coxton played for Bradeley before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1902. He managed an impressive record of four goals in five games but failed to establish himself in the first team and he was sold to rivals... |
3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| MF | Sam Whittingham Sam Whittingham (footballer) Samuel Whittingham was an English footballer. He was the elder brother of Bob Whittingham.-Playing career:Whittingham played for Goldenhill Wanderers and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1903... |
7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| MF | William Bradbury William Bradbury (footballer) William Bradbury was an English footballer.-Playing career:Bradbury played for May Bank and Newcastle Swifts before joining Burslem Port Vale in May 1903. He made his debut on Boxing Day 1903, in a 3–1 home defeat by Bristol City... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| MF | Joseph Holyhead Joseph Holyhead -Playing career:Holyhead played for Wednesbury Old Athletic and Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Burslem Port Vale in September 1903, he quickly became a regular but was released at the end of the 1906–07 season due to a financial crisis at the club. He left with 142 appearances and 7 goals ... |
27 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 35 | 2 |
| MF | Sam Howshall Sam Howshall -Playing career:Howshall played for Newcastle Swifts before joining Burslem Port Vale in May 1903. His first game was at outside-right in a 3–1 defeat at Preston North End on 3 October 1903, but after only one further appearance was released at the end of the 1904–05 season. He moved on to... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| FW | George Price George Price (footballer) George Jabez Price a footballer of short stature who played mainly as a forward.-Playing career:Price joined Burslem Port Vale in January 1896 and by the turn of the century became a regular feature in the first 11 and was an ever-present for the 1900–01 campaign... |
32 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 37 | 7 |
| FW | 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... |
31 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 39 | 17 |
| FW | Tom Simpson Tom Simpson (footballer) -Playing career:Simpson played for Cross Heath and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1901. He became a regular from February 1903, but was sold to Bury for £200 in December 1904.-References:... |
24 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 31 | 15 |
| FW | William Tunstall William Tunstall -Playing career:Tunstall played for Hanley Swifts before joining Burslem Port Vale in May 1901. He had a successful debut; scoring in a 1–1 draw at home to Burnley. However, after a further 12 league and 9 cup games he failed to score and was released at the end of the 1903–04 season.-References:... |
1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| FW | William Loverseed William Loverseed William Henry Loverseed was an English footballer.-Playing career:Loverseed played for Newark before joining Burslem Port Vale in June 1902. He was a regular during the 1902–03 season, but never had a particularly lengthy first team spell afterwards... |
6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| FW | Dick Allman Dick Allman Messina Wilson "Dick" Allman was an English footballer.-Playing career:Allman signed for Burslem Port Vale in April 1903, during his first season with the club he was not a regular, but was the club's top scorer in the 1904–05 season with eight goals. He made 38 appearances for the club and... |
8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| FW | Harry Mountford Harry Mountford Harry Washington Mountford was an English footballer.-Playing career:Mountford began his career with Hanley Swifts before joining Burslem Port Vale as an amateur in June 1903... |
7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
All competitions
| Scorer | Goals |
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| 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... |
17 |
| Tom Simpson Tom Simpson (footballer) -Playing career:Simpson played for Cross Heath and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1901. He became a regular from February 1903, but was sold to Bury for £200 in December 1904.-References:... |
15 |
| George Price George Price (footballer) George Jabez Price a footballer of short stature who played mainly as a forward.-Playing career:Price joined Burslem Port Vale in January 1896 and by the turn of the century became a regular feature in the first 11 and was an ever-present for the 1900–01 campaign... |
7 |
| Tom Coxton Tom Coxton Thomas Coxton was an English footballer with pace and intelligence.-Playing career:Coxton played for Bradeley before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1902. He managed an impressive record of four goals in five games but failed to establish himself in the first team and he was sold to rivals... |
4 |
| Billy Heames Billy Heames William "Billy" Henry Heames was an early footballer who played most of his career with Burslem Port Vale.-Playing career:Heames played for Middleport Athletic and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in the summer of 1897... |
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| Dick Allman Dick Allman Messina Wilson "Dick" Allman was an English footballer.-Playing career:Allman signed for Burslem Port Vale in April 1903, during his first season with the club he was not a regular, but was the club's top scorer in the 1904–05 season with eight goals. He made 38 appearances for the club and... |
3 |
| Bert Eardley Bert Eardley Bertram Cooper Eardley was an English footballer. He made 220 appearances and scored 40 goals for Port Vale over about ten seasons with the club.-Playing career:... |
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| Arthur Rowley Arthur Rowley (footballer born 1870) Arthur Rowley was an English footballer.-Playing career:Rowley played for Leek, Distillery, the North Staffordshire Regiment, Stoke and Bristol Rovers before joining Burslem Port Vale in September 1902... |
2 |
| W. Perkins W. Perkins -Playing career:Perkins played for Newark, before signing for Burslem Port Vale in May 1902. He made his debut in a 1–1 home draw with Blackpool on 6 September 1902. He established himself as a regular in the side but returned to Newark in 1904.-References:... |
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| Harry Mountford Harry Mountford Harry Washington Mountford was an English footballer.-Playing career:Mountford began his career with Hanley Swifts before joining Burslem Port Vale as an amateur in June 1903... |
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| Joseph Holyhead Joseph Holyhead -Playing career:Holyhead played for Wednesbury Old Athletic and Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Burslem Port Vale in September 1903, he quickly became a regular but was released at the end of the 1906–07 season due to a financial crisis at the club. He left with 142 appearances and 7 goals ... |
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| Harry Croxton Harry Croxton Harry Clement Croxton was a footballer who played as a half-back. He made 206 appearances and scored 11 times for Burslem Port Vale in two spells from 1901 to 1911... |
1 |
| Ernest Mullineux Ernest Mullineux Ernest Mullineux was an English footballer.-Burslem Port Vale:Mullineux started off with Burslem Park before joining Burslem Port Vale in May 1900... |
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| William Loverseed William Loverseed William Henry Loverseed was an English footballer.-Playing career:Loverseed played for Newark before joining Burslem Port Vale in June 1902. He was a regular during the 1902–03 season, but never had a particularly lengthy first team spell afterwards... |
League
| Scorer | Goals |
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| 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... |
14 |
| Tom Simpson Tom Simpson (footballer) -Playing career:Simpson played for Cross Heath and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1901. He became a regular from February 1903, but was sold to Bury for £200 in December 1904.-References:... |
11 |
| George Price George Price (footballer) George Jabez Price a footballer of short stature who played mainly as a forward.-Playing career:Price joined Burslem Port Vale in January 1896 and by the turn of the century became a regular feature in the first 11 and was an ever-present for the 1900–01 campaign... |
6 |
| Tom Coxton Tom Coxton Thomas Coxton was an English footballer with pace and intelligence.-Playing career:Coxton played for Bradeley before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1902. He managed an impressive record of four goals in five games but failed to establish himself in the first team and he was sold to rivals... |
4 |
| Dick Allman Dick Allman Messina Wilson "Dick" Allman was an English footballer.-Playing career:Allman signed for Burslem Port Vale in April 1903, during his first season with the club he was not a regular, but was the club's top scorer in the 1904–05 season with eight goals. He made 38 appearances for the club and... |
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| Billy Heames Billy Heames William "Billy" Henry Heames was an early footballer who played most of his career with Burslem Port Vale.-Playing career:Heames played for Middleport Athletic and Stoke before joining Burslem Port Vale in the summer of 1897... |
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| Bert Eardley Bert Eardley Bertram Cooper Eardley was an English footballer. He made 220 appearances and scored 40 goals for Port Vale over about ten seasons with the club.-Playing career:... |
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| Arthur Rowley Arthur Rowley (footballer born 1870) Arthur Rowley was an English footballer.-Playing career:Rowley played for Leek, Distillery, the North Staffordshire Regiment, Stoke and Bristol Rovers before joining Burslem Port Vale in September 1902... |
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| W. Perkins W. Perkins -Playing career:Perkins played for Newark, before signing for Burslem Port Vale in May 1902. He made his debut in a 1–1 home draw with Blackpool on 6 September 1902. He established himself as a regular in the side but returned to Newark in 1904.-References:... |
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| Harry Mountford Harry Mountford Harry Washington Mountford was an English footballer.-Playing career:Mountford began his career with Hanley Swifts before joining Burslem Port Vale as an amateur in June 1903... |
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| Harry Croxton Harry Croxton Harry Clement Croxton was a footballer who played as a half-back. He made 206 appearances and scored 11 times for Burslem Port Vale in two spells from 1901 to 1911... |
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| Ernest Mullineux Ernest Mullineux Ernest Mullineux was an English footballer.-Burslem Port Vale:Mullineux started off with Burslem Park before joining Burslem Port Vale in May 1900... |
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| William Loverseed William Loverseed William Henry Loverseed was an English footballer.-Playing career:Loverseed played for Newark before joining Burslem Port Vale in June 1902. He was a regular during the 1902–03 season, but never had a particularly lengthy first team spell afterwards... |
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| Joseph Holyhead Joseph Holyhead -Playing career:Holyhead played for Wednesbury Old Athletic and Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Burslem Port Vale in September 1903, he quickly became a regular but was released at the end of the 1906–07 season due to a financial crisis at the club. He left with 142 appearances and 7 goals ... |