1990–91 Port Vale F.C. season

March 2015 March 2015 Port Vale 1990–91 John Rudge Bill Bell Vale Park Football League Second Division 15th (57 points) FA Cup Fourth Round(eliminated by Manchester City) League Cup Second Round(eliminated by Oxford United) Full Members' Cup First Round(eliminated by Notts County) Player of the Year Ray Walker Darren Beckford (21) Darren Beckford (23) 19,132 vs. Manchester City, 26 January 1991 5,265 vs. Oxford United, 24 September 1990 8,092 5–1 vs. Plymouth Argyle, 1 December 1990 0–4 vs. Middlesbrough, 9 April 1991 _shoulder_stripes_black_stripes _2 black stripes ffffff ffffff ffffff 000000 ffffff ffff00 ffff00 ffff00 _shoulder_stripes_black_stripes _2 black stripes ffff00 ffff00 1989–90 1991–92 The 1990–91 season was Port Vale's 79th season of football in the English Football League, and second-successive (34th overall) season in the Second Division.Kent Jeff The Valiants' Years: The Story Of Port Vale Witan Books 1990 258–290 From Rags to Riches (1979–1990) 0-9508981-4-7 For the first time since 1926–27 they played in a league above Potteries derby rivals Stoke City. Under manager John Rudge and chairman Bill Bell, the Valiants achieved a solid 15th‑place finish with 57 points, indicating a stable mid‑table performance. Their cup exploits were modest yet respectable: reaching the Fourth Round of the FA Cup (where they were knocked out by Manchester City), exiting in the Second Round of the League Cup at the hands of Oxford United, and seeing an early First Round departure in the Full Members' Cup, losing to Notts County. A highlight in the transfer market was the astute signing of Dutch midfielder Robin van der Laan for £80,000 — a move that exemplified Rudge's knack for unearthing underrated talent. Darren Beckford continued his scoring form, finishing as the club's top scorer with 21 league goals and 23 in all competitions, while Ray Walker earned the Player of the Year award. Attendance figures reflected a passionate fan base: a season‑high of 19,132 saw Vale face off against Manchester City in the FA Cup on 26 January 1991, while the lowest turnout of 5,265 occurred in the League Cup tie against Oxford United on 24 September 1990; the average home league attendance stood at 8,092. The team's biggest win came in a commanding 5–1 victory over Plymouth Argyle on 1 December 1990, contrasting with their heaviest loss, a 4–0 defeat to Middlesbrough on 9 April 1991. Vale consolidated their place in the Second Division through signings, consistent goal-scoring from Beckford, and solid cup performances, laying a stable foundation for the seasons ahead. Overview Second Division The pre-season saw John Rudge follow up a recommendation by signing young Irish forward Derek Swan from Bohemians for £15,000. Meanwhile, more than £250,000 was taken in by the club from season-ticket sales. Much of this went on improving Vale Park, with 3,750 yellow and white seats fitted in the Railway Paddock and 1,121 seats added to the upper tier of the Bycars End. The Bycars End roof was removed for safety reasons, whilst a police box was constructed between the Railway Paddock and the Hamil End. Admission rates increased to £5 for a terrace place, £6 for a seat in the Paddock and £7 in the stand. Season tickets ranged between £75 and £105. With police bills set to spiral upwards, a record five-figure shirt sponsorship deal was struck with Kalamazoo (a business systems company). A 25,000 seater stadium was planned for Festival Park; however, Chairman Bill Bell was 'frightened to death by the cost', and the plans were binned. The season opened with two defeats, though a 2–0 win over Leicester City on 1 September kick-started the Vale's campaign. A week later they beat Portsmouth 4–2 at Fratton Park. However, their 3–2 win over Middlesbrough was followed by seven league games without a win. Left-back Colin Gibson scored on his debut, having arrived on loan from Manchester United; whilst future-Nigerian international Reuben Agboola also arrived on loan from Sunderland. On 29 September, Vale fell to a 3–2 defeat at Hull City, with Andy Payton scoring the winning goal in the last minute.Fielding Rob Photo Essay: a quiz about Port Vale in a Hull City programme https://www.onevalefan.co.uk/2026/06/photo-essay-a-quiz-about-port-vale-in-a-hull-city-programme 12 June 2026 OneValeFan 12 June 2026 On 17 November, Vale won 1–0 at home to an Oldham Athletic side who were unbeaten in their 16 league games.Baggaley Mike Resilient Vale march on https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/resilient-vale-march-on 17 November 2024 Valiant's Substack 17 November 2024 The streak ended when Ray Walker and Darren Beckford found their scoring form, firing the club to five victories in seven games, including a 5–1 home win over Plymouth Argyle which Rudge described as "the sort of game that, as a forward, you never want to end because there were so many chances".Baggaley Mike Port Vale hold nerve to stay in the FA Cup as Steve Evans fumes https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/port-vale-hold-nerve-to-stay-in-the 3 December 2023 Valiant's Substack 3 December 2023 On 15 December, Vale beat Oxford United after Beckford scored the only goal of the game, with Rudge saying his "goal was that of a £1m player".Baggaley Mike Vale foiled in dramatic draw https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/vale-foiled-in-dramatic-draw 15 December 2024 Valiant's Substack 15 December 2024 The Vale lost their form around Christmastime however. They remained in indifferent form until the end of the season. Rudge took in Nick Platnauer on loan from Notts County, though results failed to pick up. On 19 January, Vale recorded a 3–2 home victory over Portsmouth to end a run of poor form. Guy Whittingham put the visitors ahead following a mistake from Trevor Wood, then Neil Aspin scored his first goal for the club to equalise. Former Valiant Mark Chamberlain assisted Whittingham for another goal before late goals from Dean Glover and Beckford won the game.Baggaley Mike Resilient Vale back in the frame https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/resilient-vale-back-in-the-frame 19 January 2025 Valiant's Substack 19 January 2025 In February, Ronnie Jepson was sold to Preston North End for £80,000, having previously been loaned out to Peterborough United. Gary West also spent much of the season away from Vale Park, spending time on loan at Gillingham and Lincoln City (signing permanently for Lincoln at the end of the season for a £25,000 fee). All of the money raised from Jepson's sale went on bringing Dutchman Robin van der Laan to Burslem from Wageningen. Right-back Paul West also arrived for a £3,800 fee from non-League Alcester Town. In March, Gary Ford and £80,000 were traded to Mansfield Town in exchange for Kevin Kent. Also of note during this spell was a hat-trick for Beckford in a 3–0 win over Blackburn Rovers on 9 March, and a run of four goals in the final four games for Robbie Earle.Baggaley Mike Shrewsbury loss shoves Vale closer to the drop https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/shrewsbury-loss-shoves-vale-closer 10 March 2024 Valiant's Substack 10 March 2024 Vale won their first away game in four months on 23 March, beating Charlton Athletic 1–0 at Selhurst Park; Van der Laan scored the goal, whilst Grew played excellently in goal and Porter played well in the absence of the injured Jeffers.Baggaley Mike Making big calls in the promotion race https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/making-big-calls-in-the-promotion 25 March 2025 Valiant's Substack 24 March 2025 Striker Brian Mills made his debut in a final day win over Swindon Town, and would later be picked for the England squad for the 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship. They finished in 15th place with 57 points, twelve points away from Middlesbrough in the play-offs, but nine points clear of relegated West Bromwich Albion. Beckford scored 23 goals in all competitions, whilst Earle contributed twelve goals. Finances The club's shirt sponsors were Kalamazoo. Cup competitions In the FA Cup, Vale advanced into the fourth round with a 2–1 victory over Fourth Division side Peterborough United amidst stormy conditions at Vale Park after Mick Halsall had put the visitors ahead on four minutes – Rudge said "it was a scrap, not a classic" as a Walker penalty and Beckford header secured the victory.Baggaley Mike Vale bounce back with Rovers win https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/vale-bounce-back-with-rovers-win 5 January 2025 Valiant's Substack 5 January 2025 In the next round, they lost at home to First Division Manchester City in front of a season-high crowd of 19,132. In the League Cup, the "Valiants" faced Oxford United. A 2–0 defeat on the home leg meant they were eliminated after a goalless draw at the Manor Ground. In the short-lived Full Members' Cup, Vale lost 1–0 to Notts County at Meadow Lane to exit the competition at the first stage. Results Football League Second Division 1990–91 Football League League table Second Division PVL Results by matchday table b Round Ground A/H/H/A/H/H/A/A/H/H/A/A/H/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/A/H/H Result L/L/W/W/L/W/D/L/L/D/L/D/L/W/W/L/W/D/W/W/L/L/D/L/D/W/L/L/W/L/L/W/D/D/L/W/D/W/L/L/W/L/D/D/D/W Position 24/24/12/9/15/7/9/13/13/14/15/15/16/17/15/18/15/13/10/8/10/12/12/12/15/14/15/16/15/15/16/14/15/15/16/16/16/15/15/16/15/15/16/17/16/15 Points 0p/0p/3p/6p/6p/9p/10p/10p/10p/11p/11p/12p/12p/15p/18p/18p/21p/22p/25p/28p/28p/28p/29p/29p/30p/33p/33p/33p/36p/36p/36p/39p/40p/41p/41p/44p/45p/48p/48p/48p/51p/51p/52p/53p/54p/57p Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss green1 red1 StattoPort Vale 1990–1991 : Results & Fixtures https://web.archive.org/web/20151127081106/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/port-vale/1990-1991/results 27 November 2015 . Statto Organisation. Retrieved 28 April 2012. Matches 1 25 August 1990 Oxford United 5–2 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/oxford-united-v-port-vale-25-august-1990-124223/ Port Vale Foster 8 82 Stein 25 53 Simpson 71 pen. Jeffers 36 Earle 56 Manor Ground Oxford 4,837 2 28 August 1990 Port Vale 1–2 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-28-august-1990-124230/ Wolverhampton Wanderers Beckford 7 pen. Bellamy 23Bull 43 Vale Park Burslem W Harrison 12,746 3 1 September 1990 Port Vale 2–0 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-leicester-city-01-september-1990-124240/ Leicester City Earle Beckford Vale Park Burslem 8,837 4 8 September 1990 Portsmouth 2–4 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/portsmouth-v-port-vale-08-september-1990-124254/ Port Vale Aspinall pen. Kelly Beckford Cross Earle Fratton Park Portsmouth 8,835 5 15 September 1990 Port Vale 0–1 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-newcastle-united-15-september-1990-124264/ Newcastle United Quinn 66 Vale Park Burslem 10,040 6 17 September 1990 Port Vale 3–1 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-middlesbrough-17-september-1990-124269/ Middlesbrough Beckford Earle Russell Vale Park Burslem 7,880 7 22 September 1990 Barnsley 1–1 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/barnsley-v-port-vale-22-september-1990-124279/ Port Vale Beckford Oakwell Barnsley 8,533 8 29 September 1990 15:00 BST Hull City 3–2 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/hull-city-v-port-vale-29-september-1990-124294/ Port Vale Palin 4 Payton 59 90 Gibson Cross Boothferry Park Kingston upon Hull 5,185 9 1 October 1990 Port Vale 0–1 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-notts-county-01-october-1990-124303/ Notts County Vale Park Burslem 7,723 10 6 October 1990 Port Vale 1–1 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-charlton-athletic-06-october-1990-124323/ Charlton Athletic Beckford Vale Park Burslem 6,706 11 13 October 1990 Ipswich Town 3–0 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/ipswich-town-v-port-vale-13-october-1990-124331/ Port Vale Portman Road Ipswich 10,438 12 20 October 1990 Sheffield Wednesday 1–1 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/sheffield-wednesday-v-port-vale-20-october-1990-124348/ Port Vale Williams Gibson Hillsborough Stadium Owlerton 24,527 13 22 October 1990 Port Vale 1–2 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-west-bromwich-albion-22-october-1990-124351/ West Bromwich Albion Walker pen. Vale Park Burslem 8,824 14 27 October 1990 Port Vale 3–2 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-bristol-city-27-october-1990-124371/ Bristol City Walker pen. Beckford Smith pen. Allison Vale Park Burslem 7,451 15 3 November 1990 Swindon Town 1–2 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/swindon-town-v-port-vale-03-november-1990-124386/ Port Vale Beckford 31 og. Ford 71 Beckford 73 County Ground Swindon R. Hamer 8,364 16 10 November 1990 Bristol Rovers 2–0 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/bristol-rovers-v-port-vale-10-november-1990-124394/ Port Vale Twerton Park Bath, Somerset 5,661 17 17 November 1990 Port Vale 1–0 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-oldham-athletic-17-november-1990-124409/ Oldham Athletic Cross Vale Park Burslem 11,384 18 23 November 1990 Blackburn Rovers 1–1 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/blackburn-rovers-v-port-vale-23-november-1990-124415/ Port Vale Walker pen. Ewood Park Blackburn 8,061 19 1 December 1990 Port Vale 5–1 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-plymouth-argyle-01-december-1990-124432/ Plymouth Argyle Beckford Jeffers Ford Walker Ampadu Vale Park Burslem 6,717 20 15 December 1990 Port Vale 1–0 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-oxford-united-15-december-1990-124451/ Oxford United Beckford Vale Park Burslem 5,953 21 22 December 1990 Port Vale 0–1 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-brighton-and-hove-albion-22-december-1990-124465/ Brighton & Hove Albion Vale Park Burslem 6,750 22 26 December 1990 Watford 2–1 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/watford-v-port-vale-26-december-1990-124478/ Port Vale Penrice Thomas Earle Vicarage Road Watford 8,084 23 29 December 1990 West Ham United 0–0 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/west-ham-united-v-port-vale-29-december-1990-124491/ Port Vale Boleyn Ground Upton Park, London 23,603 24 1 January 1991 Port Vale 0–2 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-millwall-01-january-1991-124500/ Millwall Vale Park Burslem 8,418 25 12 January 1991 Leicester City 1–1 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/leicester-city-v-port-vale-12-january-1991-124509/ Port Vale Oldfield Earle Filbert Street Leicester 9,307 26 19 January 1991 Port Vale 3–2 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-portsmouth-19-january-1991-124524/ Portsmouth Aspin Glover Beckford Whittingham Vale Park Burslem 6,314 27 2 February 1991 Newcastle United 2–0 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/newcastle-united-v-port-vale-02-february-1991-124538/ Port Vale Quinn 4 Peacock 73 St James' Park Newcastle upon Tyne 14,480 28 16 February 1991 Oldham Athletic 2–0 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/oldham-athletic-v-port-vale-16-february-1991-124548/ Port Vale Boundary Park Oldham 12,907 29 23 February 1991 Port Vale 3–2 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-bristol-rovers-23-february-1991-124559/ Bristol Rovers Millar Beckford Walker pen. Vale Park Burslem 7,166 30 26 February 1991 Wolverhampton Wanderers 3–1 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/wolverhampton-wanderers-v-port-vale-26-february-1991-124566/ Port Vale Bull 30 42Mutch 70 Earle 20 Molineux Stadium Wolverhampton K Morton 15,919 31 2 March 1991 Plymouth Argyle 2–0 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/plymouth-argyle-v-port-vale-02-march-1991-124579/ Port Vale Turner Home Park Plymouth 5,145 32 9 March 1991 Port Vale 3–0 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-blackburn-rovers-09-march-1991-124590/ Blackburn Rovers Beckford Vale Park Burslem 7,004 33 12 March 1991 Notts County 1–1 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/notts-county-v-port-vale-12-march-1991-124600/ Port Vale Beckford Meadow Lane Nottingham 6,305 34 16 March 1991 15:00 GMT Port Vale 0–0 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-hull-city-16-march-1991-124614/ Hull City Vale Park Burslem 6,103 35 18 March 1991 Port Vale 1–2 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-ipswich-town-18-march-1991-124618/ Ipswich Town van der Laan Vale Park Burslem 5,820 36 23 March 1991 Charlton Athletic 0–1 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/charlton-athletic-v-port-vale-23-march-1991-124632/ Port Vale van der Laan The Valley Charlton, London 5,225 37 30 March 1991 Port Vale 0–0 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-watford-30-march-1991-124649/ Watford Vale Park Burslem 6,661 38 3 April 1991 Brighton & Hove Albion 1–2 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/brighton-and-hove-albion-v-port-vale-03-april-1991-124663/ Port Vale Beckford van der Laan Goldstone Ground Hove 9,733 39 6 April 1991 Port Vale 0–1 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-west-ham-united-06-april-1991-124673/ West Ham United Bishop Vale Park Burslem 9,658 40 9 April 1991 Middlesbrough 4–0 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/middlesbrough-v-port-vale-09-april-1991-124678/ Port Vale Baird Ripley Russell Wark Ayresome Park Middlesbrough 15,063 41 13 April 1991 Millwall 1–2 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/millwall-v-port-vale-13-april-1991-124692/ Port Vale van der Laan Beckford The Den New Cross, Lewisham 10,860 42 15 April 1991 Port Vale 0–1 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-barnsley-15-april-1991-124698/ Barnsley Vale Park Burslem 6,939 43 27 April 1991 West Bromwich Albion 1–1 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/west-bromwich-albion-v-port-vale-27-april-1991-124736/ Port Vale Earle The Hawthorns West Bromwich 13,650 44 4 May 1991 Bristol City 1–1 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/bristol-city-v-port-vale-04-may-1991-124738/ Port Vale Allison Earle Ashton Gate Ashton Gate, Bristol 11,555 45 6 May 1991 Port Vale 1–1 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-sheffield-wednesday-06-may-1991-124749/ Sheffield Wednesday Earle Hirst Vale Park Burslem 13,317 46 11 May 1991 Port Vale 3–1 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-swindon-town-11-may-1991-124763/ Swindon Town Earle 21 Mills 29 69 Viveash 40 Vale Park Burslem R.L. Bigger 7,713 FA Cup 1990–91 FA Cup R3 5 January 1991 Port Vale 2–1 W https://www.theposhtrust.co.uk/match/1009/19910105 Peterborough United Walker 44 pen. Beckford 81 Halsall 4 Vale Park Burslem T. Fitzharris 7,490 R4 26 January 1991 Port Vale 1–2 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-manchester-city-26-january-1991-216400/ Manchester City Beckford Vale Park Burslem Jim Borrett 19,132 League Cup 1990–91 Football League Cup R2 1st Leg 24 September 1990 Port Vale 0–2 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-oxford-united-24-september-1990-32178/ Oxford United Foyle Vale Park Burslem 5,265 R2 2nd Leg 10 October 1990 Oxford United 0–0 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/oxford-united-v-port-vale-10-october-1990-32236/ Port Vale Manor Ground Oxford 2–0 2,333 Full Members' Cup 1990–91 Full Members' Cup R1 20 November 1990 Notts County 1–0 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/notts-county-v-port-vale-20-november-1990-291052/ Port Vale Meadow Lane Nottingham 2,320 Squad statistics Appearances and goals Key to positions: GK – Goalkeeper; DF – Defender; MF – Midfielder; FW – Forward Second Division FA Cup League Cup Full Members' Cup GK ENG Mark Grew 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GK NIR Trevor Wood 32 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 DF ENG Neil Aspin 41 1 2 0 2 0 1 0 DF ENG Matt Booth 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DF ENG Dean Glover 41 1 2 0 2 0 1 0 DF ENG Darren Hughes 17 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 DF ENG Simon Mills 41 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 DF ENG Tim Parkin 29 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 DF ENG Wayne Simpson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DF ENG Alan Webb 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 DF ENG Gary West 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DF ENG Paul West 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MF JAM Robbie Earle 35 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 MF ENG Kevin Finney 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 MF ENG John Jeffers 31 2 2 0 2 0 1 0 MF ENG Kevin Kent 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MF NIR Paul Millar 17 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 MF ENG Andy Porter 40 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 MF ENG Glen Shepherd 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MF ENG Ray Walker 45 6 2 1 2 0 1 0 MF NLD Robin van der Laan 18 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 FW ENG Darren Beckford 43 21 2 2 2 0 0 0 FW ENG Nicky Cross 19 3 0 0 2 0 1 0 FW NIR Gary McKinstry 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FW ENG Brian Mills 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 |- |colspan="14"|Players who featured but departed the club during the season: DF NGA Reuben Agboola 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MF ENG Paul Atkinson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MF ENG Gary Ford 30 2 2 0 2 0 1 0 MF ENG Colin Gibson 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 MF ENG Nick Platnauer 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 FW ENG Ronnie Jepson 15 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 |} Top scorers PlacePositionNationNameSecond DivisionFA CupLeague CupFull Members' CupTotal1FWEnglandDarren Beckford21200232MFJamaicaRobbie Earle11000113MFEnglandRay Walker610074MFNetherlandsRobin van der Laan400045FWEnglandNicky Cross300036MFEnglandColin Gibson20002–MFEnglandGary Ford20002–FWEnglandBrian Mills20002–MFEnglandJohn Jeffers2000210MFNorthern IrelandPaul Millar10001–DFEnglandNeil Aspin10001–DFEnglandDean Glover10001TOTALS5630059 Transfers Transfers in Date from Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref. January 1991 DF ENG Paul West Alcester Town £8,000 Kent Jeff Port Vale Personalities Witan Books 1996 0-9529152-0-0 February 1991 MF NED Robin van der Laan NED FC Wageningen £80,000 March 1991 MF ENG Kevin Kent Mansfield Town £80,000 Transfers out Date from Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref. January 1991 MF ENG Paul Atkinson Gateshead Retired February 1991 FW ENG Ronnie Jepson Preston North End £80,000 March 1991 MF ENG Gary Ford Mansfield Town Exchange May 1991 MF ENG Kevin Finney Lincoln City Free transfer June 1991 FW ENG Darren Beckford Norwich City £925,000 July 1991 MF JAM Robbie Earle Wimbledon £775,000 August 1991 FW NIR Paul Millar Cardiff City £60,000 August 1991 GK ENG Gary West Lincoln City £25,000 Loans in Date from Position Nationality Name From Date to Ref. September 1990 MF ENG Colin Gibson Manchester United October 1990 November 1990 DF NGR Reuben Agboola Sunderland December 1990 January 1991 FW ENG Nick Platnauer Notts County April 1991 Loans out Date from Position Nationality Name To Date to Ref. October 1990 GK ENG Mark Grew Blackburn Rovers December 1990 October 1990 FW NIR Paul Millar Hereford United November 1990 November 1990 GK ENG Gary West Gillingham November 1990 January 1991 GK ENG Gary West Lincoln City January 1991 References Specific General Kent Jeff The Port Vale Record 1879-1993 Witan Books 1993 0-9508981-9-8 Category:Port Vale F.C. seasons Port Vale