season's end. Harry Croxton was an ever-present, and other regulars included goalkeeper Harry Cotton, and outfielders Sam Whittingham, Joseph Holyhead, George Price, and Adrian Capes. Manager Sam Gleaves stepped down at the end of the season, and was given the position of director, his replacement was former player Tommy Clare. Finances The financial outlook was as grim as ever, as directors were forced to sell Ernest Mullineux and Tom Simpson to Bury for £600 and £200 respectively. This gave the club a season profit of £140, and reduced club debt to just £33, however gate receipts had fallen by £150. Cup competitions The club came up against tough competition in both county cup competitions, losing 1–0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the First Round of the Staffordshire Senior Cup. They found rather more success in the Birmingham Senior Cup, where Vale defeated rivals Stoke with a Tom Simpson hat-trick at home, following a goalless draw at the Victoria Ground. This achievement was less significant due to a slight from Stoke, who only sent out their reserve side. Following this success the club lost in the semi-final to Second Division rivals West Bromwich Albion. The club yet again failed to qualify for the FA Cup, losing narrowly to Barnsley in the qualification stages. League table Results Burslem Port Vale's score comes first Football League Second Division Results by matchday Matches FA Cup Birmingham Senior Cup Staffordshire Senior Cup Player statistics Appearances Top scorers Transfers Transfers in Transfers out References Specific General Port Vale F.C. seasons Burslem Port Vale