What was the 89th completed Football League season and the 1987–88 Port Vale F.C. season?
1987–88 Port Vale F.C. season The 1987–88 season was Port Vale's 76th season of football in the Football League, and second successive (17th overall) season in the Third Division. John Rudge's side started the season well, but then suffered following the sale of star striker Andy Jones. Just as Rudge seemed to be struggling, the Vale earned a memorable 2–1 victory over top-flight Tottenham Hotspur at Vale Park in the FA Cup Fourth Round. They exited the competition at the next stage at the hands of Watford, following a replay. Vale's league form also improved, as they finished in eleventh place, helped by midfielders Ray Walker and Robbie Earle, defenders Phil Sproson and Bob Hazell, and goalkeeper Mark Grew. Darren Beckford and David Riley were joint-top-scorers with ten goals each. Vale exited the League Cup and the League Trophy at the First Round.
2011–12 Port Vale F.C. season The 2011–12 season was Port Vale's 100th season of football in the Football League, and fourth successive season in League Two. It marked the start of Micky Adams' second spell in charge of the club, and despite fan unrest with the board, Vale fans and players were hopeful of promotion come the end of the season. However a ten-point deduction for entering administration doomed the club to a mid-table finish. They exited both the League Cup and Football League Trophy at the First Round following defeats to League One clubs. They also crashed out of the FA Cup at the First Round against non-league opposition.