in the league for the first time. He hit five goals in 22 games in 1927–28, missing much of the season with a broken cheekbone. He scored twice in 25 games in 1928–29, but could not help the club to avoid relegation. He played eight league games in 1929–30, as Vale stormed to the Third Division North title. However, he did not feature in the 1930–31 season, and was given a free transfer back to Congleton Town in May 1931, who he also coached. In 13 years at the club he had played 331 games (193 in the Football League) and scored 60 goals (43 in the Football League). Career statistics Source: Honours Port Vale Football League Third Division North: 1929–30 References 1896 births 1994 deaths People from Fenton, Staffordshire Footballers from Stoke-on-Trent English footballers Association football forwards Watford F.C. players Stoke City F.C. wartime guest players Port Vale F.C. players Congleton Town F.C. players English Football League players Association football coaches English cricketers Staffordshire cricketers Cricketers from Stoke-on-Trent