1989–90 Port Vale F.C. season

March 2015 March 2015 Port Vale 1989–90 John Rudge Bill Bell Vale Park Football League Second Division 11th (61 points) FA Cup Fourth Round(eliminated by Aston Villa) League Cup Second Round(eliminated by Wimbledon) Full Members Cup Second Round(eliminated by Middlesbrough) Player of the Year Neil Aspin Darren Beckford (17) Darren Beckford (21) 22,075 vs. Stoke City, 3 February 1990 4,441 vs. Walsall, 28 August 1989 8,978 5–0 vs. Ipswich Town, 1 January 1990 0–6 vs. Aston Villa, 27 January 1990 _blackpanel _blackshoulders _blackpanel _white stripes _color_3_stripes_black ffffff ffffff ffffff 000000 ffffff ffff00 ffff00 ffff00 _shoulder_stripes_black_stripes _whitehavenhome _2 black stripes ffff00 ffff00 1988–89 1990–91 The 1989–90 season was Port Vale's 78th season of football in the English Football League and first (33rd overall) season back in the Second Division following their promotion from the Third 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 Under enduring manager John Rudge and chairman Bill Bell, the club achieved a respectable 11th‑place finish in their maiden second‑tier campaign — an impressive debut under the circumstances. Darren Beckford spearheaded the attack and finished as top scorer, scoring 17 goals in the league and 21 across all competitions. He received strong support from Nicky Cross, who added 13 league goals (15 in all competitions), and Robbie Earle, who contributed 12 goals overall. Vale eliminated First Division club Derby County from the Third Round FA Cup, before exiting the competition at the next round with a heavy defeat to Aston Villa. They were knocked out of the League Cup and Full Members' Cup at the Second Round. The campaign also saw Neil Aspin emerge as a fan favourite: he was appointed club captain, featured in 51 matches, and earned the Player of the Year award for his consistency and leadership. A solid first season in the second tier under Rudge saw Vale establish themselves mid-table, powered by Beckford's goals and Aspin's leadership. Overview Second Division The pre-season saw John Rudge sign solid 24-year-old defender Neil Aspin from Leeds United for £150,000; 28-year-old forward Nicky Cross from Leicester City for £125,000; and 34-year-old winger Ian Miller on a free transfer from Blackburn Rovers (as cover for an injured Gary Ford). The Burslem club had never previously spent anything close to the £275,000 spent in summer 1989. Yet, other clubs in the division far outspent the Vale. Vale Park was also upgraded at £250,000, though grants helped to halve the cost for the club itself. Inspectors closed the Bycars End down despite this effort due to safety issues. They reduced the stadium's capacity to 12,000 after cutting the capacity of the Railway Paddock by two-thirds. Season ticket sales more than doubled to 2,231. Phil Sproson attempted to return to the game, and so the club accepted a £50,000 transfer payment from Birmingham City to compensate for their insurance payout. Meanwhile, the Vale were the bookmakers' favourites for relegation, having started the season with six players out injured, including Ray Walker. The season opened with a 2–2 draw with Bradford City at Valley Parade, Vale missing out on all three points due to a late equaliser from Brian Tinnion.Baggaley Mike Strength in depth off the pitch https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/strength-in-depth-off-the-pitch 6 August 2024 Valiant's Substack 5 August 2024 This was followed by a 2–1 home win over West Bromwich Albion the following week. The club soon scrapped their all-ticket rule after poor attendances in the first games. Vale went seven games without a win in the league, though on 23 September managed a 1–1 draw with Stoke at the Victoria Ground, some 27,004 fans in attendance.Baggaley Mike Your questions answered as Bolton await https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/your-questions-answered-as-bolton 7 November 2025 Valiant's Substack 6 November 2025 Rudge commented after the match that "[the result] proves that we have closed the gap on Stoke and are now competing on equal terms"Liam Bullock 2023 978-1-80150-393-8 El Ceramico: The Story of the Potteries Derby Pitch On 7 October, Vale came from behind to beat Leicester City by two goals to one.Baggaley Mike Vale gathering momentum https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/vale-gathering-momentum 7 October 2024 Valiant's Substack 7 October 2024 The police bills for Vale games reached as much as £1.50 a head for some games, though the police went some way to justify this cost by arresting 85 people on the day of the Potteries derby. Rudge switched from a 4–4–2 formation to 4–3–3 so as to include Miller, and a mini-revival followed, ending with a 3–0 win over Barnsley at Oakwell. Six games without a win followed, and Alan Webb broke his leg during a 2–2 draw with Newcastle United at St James' Park. In November, Vale Park opened a new 48 seat disabled stand at a cost of £100,000. Ron Futcher was then sold to Fourth Division Burnley for £60,000, though an injury crisis in defence exposed the club's lack of squad depth. With Gary West out with damaged ligaments, big defender Tim Parkin was bought from Swindon Town for £60,000. The next month the Hamil End was reopened after £175,000 worth of renewal work. On 9 December, Vale fell to a 2–1 defeat away at Hull City. Rudge switched back to 4–4–2, utilising Andy Porter in midfield. Vale went six games unbeaten over the new year, beating fifth-placed Ipswich Town 5–0 (their biggest win in the division since 1932) and fighting to a goalless home draw with Stoke in the process. Ipswich had been unbeaten in 13 games.Baggaley Mike Preparing for Mansfield and Arsenal https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/preparing-for-mansfield-and-arsenal 19 September 2025 Valiant's Substack 18 September 2025 The Stoke game was a disappointment as City were adrift at the foot of the table, and the pitch was 'as lumpy as porridge' for what finished as a goalless draw. The Bycars End reopened after a £90,000 investment, 22,075 fans turned up for the game – the biggest gate for a league game since the visit of Grimsby Town in 1960. On 10 February, Vale recorded a 1–0 home win over Watford as Paul Millar put in an excellent performance after having to replace Darren Beckford, who had been taken ill overnight.Baggaley Mike Conclusions from Swindon thriller https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/conclusions-from-swindon-thriller 9 February 2025 Valiant's Substack 9 February 2025 This moved Vale to within three points of the play-offs. They went on to win 3–0 against Plymouth Argyle during a hailstorm at Vale Park on 24 February. The team went on to beat sixth-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers by three goals to one on 24 March. Seven days later, Vale came away from the Boleyn Ground with a 2–2 draw, thanks to Mark Grew, who saved penalties from both Julian Dicks and Jimmy Quinn; West Ham United manager Billy Bonds stated that Vale were "a fair side who play some good, neat football".Baggaley Mike Excitement building for a huge week https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/excitement-building-for-a-huge-week 1 April 2025 Valiant's Substack 31 March 2025 A poor March dragged them down the table, though, as the stadium's capacity was again reduced and the police bill spiralled. In April, Rudge sold David Riley to Peterborough United for £40,000, whilst £20,000 was spent bringing in left-sided forward Gary McKinstrey from Portadown. On 11 April, Vale came from two goals down to win 3–2 at Middlesbrough with Beckford scoring a brace.Baggaley Mike Vale back in drop zone as they are outclassed… https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/vale-back-in-drop-zone-as-they-are/comments 11 April 2024 11 April 2024 The club's play-off dreams were killed off by a 2–1 defeat from fourth-placed Newcastle United, after which only two points were won from the final four games. Despite this the supporters held popular player Neil Aspin aloft following the team's final home game (a 2–1 defeat to Sunderland). The final game was a goalless draw with Oxford United at the Manor Ground, which was enough to ensure a top-half finish. The team were taken on a trip to Spain for their efforts, whilst rivals Stoke were relegated. They finished in eleventh place with 61 points, their highest finish since 1933–34. Darren Beckford was top-scorer with 21 goals in all competitions, with Nicky Cross and Robbie Earle bagged 15 and 12 goals respectively. The average home attendance of 8,978 was the highest since 1963–64. The players were taken on a holiday to Spain as a reward for their efforts. Rudge retained the entire playing staff at the end of the season. Finances The club's shirt sponsors were ABC Minolta Copiers. The club made over £200,000 from the FA Cup matches with Derby County.Baggaley Mike Getting the best from Vale Park https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/getting-the-best-from-vale-park 3 August 2026 Valiant's Substack 3 August 2026 Cup competitions In the FA Cup, Vale were drawn against top-flight Derby County in the third round and progressed 3–2 in the replay at The Baseball Ground having 'gave as good as they received' as they drew the original tie 1–1. The win was 'another famous cup victory' for the club, as three goals were put past Peter Shilton. Another difficult fixture awaited in the fourth round. On 27 January, Aston Villa inflicted Vale's biggest ever cup defeat with a 6–0 win in front of 36,532 fans at Villa Park. Nevertheless, the cup run raised £150,000. In the League Cup, Vale overcame Third Division Walsall 3–1 on aggregate, having won 1–0 at home and 2–1 at Fellows Park. They then came unstuck against First Division Wimbledon, losing 2–1 at home before getting beaten 3–0 at Plough Lane. In the short-lived Full Members Cup, Vale made it past the first round with a 2–1 win over Sunderland at Roker Park, with Walker and Cross getting the goals. They were then eliminated by Middlesbrough at the next stage, after losing 3–1 at Ayresome Park despite Rudge playing a strong side and the Vale holding a one-goal lead at half-time.Baggaley Mike Battling to stay top in a big week https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/battling-to-stay-top-in-a-big-week 4 December 2024 Valiant's Substack 2 December 2024 Results Football League Second Division 1989–90 Football League League table Second Division PVL Results by matchday table b Round Ground A/H/A/H/H/A/A/A/H/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A Result D/W/L/D/D/L/D/L/D/W/W/L/D/D/D/L/L/W/W/W/L/D/L/D/W/W/W/D/W/L/W/L/D/D/L/W/W/D/L/W/L/W/L/D/L/D Position 10/7/13/17/12/19/18/20/20/20/13/15/16/15/15/15/16/15/14/13/13/14/15/16/14/12/9/10/9/10/9/9/10/11/11/11/11/11/11/11/11/11/11/11/11/11 Points 1p/4p/4p/5p/6p/6p/7p/7p/8p/11p/14p/14p/15p/16p/17p/17p/17p/20p/23p/26p/26p/27p/27p/28p/31p/34p/37p/38p/41p/41p/44p/44p/45p/46p/46p/49p/52p/53p/53p/56p/56p/59p/59p/60p/60p/61p Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss green1 red1 StattoPort Vale 1989–1990 : Results & Fixtures https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064556/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/port-vale/1989-1990/results 4 March 2016 . Statto Organisation. Retrieved 28 April 2012. Matches 1 19 August 1989 Bradford City 2–2 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/bradford-city-v-port-vale-19-august-1989-123664/ Port Vale Glover pen. Beckford Valley Parade Bradford 10,242 2 26 August 1989 Port Vale 2–1 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-west-bromwich-albion-26-august-1989-123687/ West Bromwich Albion Glover pen. Futcher Vale Park Burslem 7,695 3 2 September 1989 Brighton & Hove Albion 2–0 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/brighton-and-hove-albion-v-port-vale-02-september-1989-123695/ Port Vale Goldstone Ground Hove 7,218 4 9 September 1989 Port Vale 0–0 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-blackburn-rovers-09-september-1989-123712/ Blackburn Rovers Vale Park Burslem 7,601 5 12 September 1989 19:30 BST Port Vale 1–1 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-hull-city-12-september-1989-123718/ Hull City Earle McParland 66 Vale Park Burslem 6,168 6 16 September 1989 Watford 1–0 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/watford-v-port-vale-16-september-1989-123733/ Port Vale Wilkinson Vicarage Road Watford 8,445 7 23 September 1989 Stoke City 1–1 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/stoke-city-v-port-vale-23-september-1989-123743/ Port Vale Palin 66 Earle Victoria Ground Stoke-upon-Trent 27,004 8 26 September 1989 AFC Bournemouth 1–0 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/afc-bournemouth-v-port-vale-26-september-1989-123748/ Port Vale Dean Court Bournemouth 6,511 9 30 September 1989 Port Vale 0–0 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-leeds-united-30-september-1989-123766/ Leeds United Vale Park Burslem 11,156 10 7 October 1989 Port Vale 2–1 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-leicester-city-07-october-1989-123777/ Leicester City Beckford Cross Reid Vale Park Burslem 7,268 11 14 October 1989 Barnsley 0–3 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/barnsley-v-port-vale-14-october-1989-123782/ Port Vale Cross Earle Oakwell Barnsley 6,475 12 17 October 1989 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2–0 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/wolverhampton-wanderers-v-port-vale-17-october-1989-123801/ Port Vale Molineux Stadium Wolverhampton 18,123 13 21 October 1989 Port Vale 2–2 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-west-ham-united-21-october-1989-123814/ West Ham United og. Futcher Slater Keen Vale Park Burslem 8,899 14 28 October 1989 Newcastle United 2–2 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/newcastle-united-v-port-vale-28-october-1989-123822/ Port Vale McGhee 10 Quinn 55 Earle 83 Futcher 90 St James' Park Newcastle upon Tyne 17,824 15 30 October 1989 Port Vale 1–1 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-middlesbrough-30-october-1989-123829/ Middlesbrough Glover pen. Kernaghan Vale Park Burslem 7,708 16 4 November 1989 Port Vale 1–2 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-oxford-united-04-november-1989-123849/ Oxford United Jeffers Ford Durnin Vale Park Burslem 6,994 17 11 November 1989 Portsmouth 2–0 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/portsmouth-v-port-vale-11-november-1989-123859/ Port Vale Whittingham Black Fratton Park Portsmouth 7,708 18 18 November 1989 Port Vale 2–0 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-swindon-town-18-november-1989-123871/ Swindon Town Beckford 21 Cross 41 Vale Park Burslem A. Buksh 7,393 19 25 November 1989 Plymouth Argyle 1–2 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/plymouth-argyle-v-port-vale-25-november-1989-123885/ Port Vale Tynan Cross Home Park Plymouth 7,034 20 2 December 1989 Port Vale 3–2 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-bradford-city-02-december-1989-123896/ Bradford City Earle Beckford Vale Park Burslem 6,762 21 9 December 1989 15:00 GMT Hull City 2–1 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/hull-city-v-port-vale-09-december-1989-123906/ Port Vale Payton 15 Doyle 25 Earle Boothferry Park Kingston upon Hull 4,207 22 16 December 1989 Port Vale 1–1 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-sheffield-united-16-december-1989-123919/ Sheffield United Cross Vale Park Burslem 9,813 23 26 December 1989 Oldham Athletic 2–1 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/oldham-athletic-v-port-vale-26-december-1989-123929/ Port Vale Adams 29 Barrett 59 Parkin 61 Boundary Park Oldham T Mills 11,274 24 30 December 1989 Sunderland 2–2 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/sunderland-v-port-vale-30-december-1989-123945/ Port Vale Gabbiadini 82 Hauser 89 Kay 34 og. Millar 63 Roker Park Sunderland David Phillips 21,377 25 1 January 1990 Port Vale 5–0 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-ipswich-town-01-january-1990-123955/ Ipswich Town Beckford Earle Cross Miller Vale Park Burslem 8,617 26 13 January 1990 West Bromwich Albion 2–3 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/west-bromwich-albion-v-port-vale-13-january-1990-123970/ Port Vale Cross Beckford Porter The Hawthorns West Bromwich 13,575 27 20 January 1990 Port Vale 2–1 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-brighton-and-hove-albion-20-january-1990-123978/ Brighton & Hove Albion Cross Vale Park Burslem 8,666 28 3 February 1990 Port Vale 0–0 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-stoke-city-03-february-1990-123990/ Stoke City Vale Park Burslem 22,075 29 10 February 1990 Port Vale 1–0 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-watford-10-february-1990-124000/ Watford Earle Vale Park Burslem 7,064 30 17 February 1990 Blackburn Rovers 1–0 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/blackburn-rovers-v-port-vale-17-february-1990-124006/ Port Vale Ewood Park Blackburn 9,257 31 24 February 1990 Port Vale 3–0 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-plymouth-argyle-24-february-1990-124021/ Plymouth Argyle Hughes Beckford Mills Vale Park Burslem 7,254 32 3 March 1990 Swindon Town 3–0 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/swindon-town-v-port-vale-03-march-1990-124038/ Port Vale Calderwood 11 White 26 Shearer 41 County Ground Swindon M.E. Pierce 8,314 33 7 March 1990 Leeds United 0–0 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/leeds-united-v-port-vale-07-march-1990-124046/ Port Vale Elland Road Beeston, Leeds 29,550 34 10 March 1990 Port Vale 1–1 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-afc-bournemouth-10-march-1990-124055/ AFC Bournemouth Millar Vale Park Burslem 7,131 35 17 March 1990 Leicester City 2–0 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/leicester-city-v-port-vale-17-march-1990-124068/ Port Vale North Walsh Filbert Street Leicester 10,076 36 19 March 1990 Port Vale 2–1 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-barnsley-19-march-1990-124076/ Barnsley og. Beckford Vale Park Burslem 7,036 37 24 March 1990 Port Vale 3–1 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-24-march-1990-124095/ Wolverhampton Wanderers Millar Beckford Earle Vale Park Burslem 12,506 38 31 March 1990 West Ham United 2–2 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/west-ham-united-v-port-vale-31-march-1990-124110/ Port Vale Gale Morley Beckford Cross Boleyn Ground Upton Park, London 20,507 39 7 April 1990 15:00 BST Port Vale 1–2 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-newcastle-united-07-april-1990-124124/ Newcastle United Earle 82 McGhee 20 Quinn 28 Vale Park Burslem Rodger Gifford 10,290 40 11 April 1990 Middlesbrough 2–3 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/middlesbrough-v-port-vale-11-april-1990-124137/ Port Vale Davenport Slaven Beckford Glover pen. Ayresome Park Middlesbrough 14,973 41 14 April 1990 Ipswich Town 3–2 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/ipswich-town-v-port-vale-14-april-1990-124144/ Port Vale Earle Cross pen. Portman Road Ipswich 10,652 42 16 April 1990 Port Vale 2–0 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-oldham-athletic-16-april-1990-124158/ Oldham Athletic Beckford 40 49 Vale Park Burslem RG Milford 11,451 43 21 April 1990 Sheffield United 2–1 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/sheffield-united-v-port-vale-21-april-1990-124172/ Port Vale Beckford Bramall Lane Sheffield 16,809 44 28 April 1990 Port Vale 1–1 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-portsmouth-28-april-1990-124191/ Portsmouth Beckford Kuhl Vale Park Burslem 7,492 45 1 May 1990 Port Vale 1–2 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-sunderland-01-may-1990-124198/ Sunderland Millar 18 Hardyman 12 Owers 19 Vale Park Burslem Paul Danson 9,447 46 5 May 1990 Oxford United 0–0 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/oxford-united-v-port-vale-05-may-1990-124207/ Port Vale Manor Ground Oxford 4,708 FA Cup 1989–90 FA Cup R3 7 January 1990 Port Vale 1–1 D https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-derby-county-07-january-1990-216211/ Derby County Beckford Hebberd Vale Park Burslem 17,478 Replay 10 January 1990 Derby County 2–3 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/derby-county-v-port-vale-10-january-1990-216218/ Port Vale Ramage Francis og. Walker Cross Baseball Ground Derby 21,389 R4 27 January 1990 Aston Villa 6–0 L https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/4097 Port Vale Platt 8 Birch 25 79 Olney 52 Gray 65 84 Villa Park Birmingham George Courtney 36,532 League Cup 1989–90 Football League Cup R1 1st Leg 22 August 1989 Walsall 1–2 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/walsall-v-port-vale-22-august-1989-31962/ Port Vale Beckford Fellows Park Walsall 4,774 R1 2nd Leg 28 August 1989 Port Vale 1–0 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-walsall-28-august-1989-31982/ Walsall Beckford Vale Park Burslem 4,441 3–1 R2 1st Leg 18 September 1989 Port Vale 1–2 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/port-vale-v-wimbledon-18-september-1989-32010/ Wimbledon Futcher Vale Park Burslem 5,827 R2 2nd Leg 4 October 1989 Wimbledon 3–0 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/wimbledon-v-port-vale-04-october-1989-32070/ Port Vale Plough Lane Wimbledon, London 2,851 5–1 Full Members Cup 1989–90 Full Members Cup R1 14 November 1989 Sunderland 1–2 W https://www.11v11.com/matches/sunderland-v-port-vale-14-november-1989-291015/ Port Vale Armstrong 35 pen. Walker 27 Cross 50 Roker Park Sunderland Neil Midgley 7,031 R2 29 November 1989 Middlesbrough 3–1 L https://www.11v11.com/matches/middlesbrough-v-port-vale-29-november-1989-291026/ Port Vale Jeffers Ayresome Park Middlesbrough 6,691 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 43 0 3 0 4 0 1 0 GK NIR Trevor Wood 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 DF ENG Neil Aspin 42 0 3 0 4 0 2 0 DF ENG Dean Glover 44 4 3 0 4 0 1 0 DF ENG Darren Hughes 38 1 3 0 4 0 1 0 DF ENG Simon Mills 45 1 3 0 4 0 2 0 DF ENG Tim Parkin 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 DF ENG Alan Webb 14 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 DF ENG Gary West 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MF JAM Robbie Earle 43 12 3 0 4 0 2 0 MF ENG Kevin Finney 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 MF ENG John Jeffers 40 1 2 0 2 0 2 1 MF NIR Paul Millar 23 4 2 0 0 0 1 0 MF SCO Ian Miller 21 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 MF ENG Andy Porter 36 1 3 0 3 0 2 0 MF ENG Ray Walker 40 0 3 1 2 0 2 1 FW ENG Darren Beckford 42 17 3 1 4 3 2 0 FW ENG Nicky Cross 42 13 3 1 3 0 2 1 FW ENG Ronnie Jepson 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |- |colspan="14"|Players who featured but departed the club during the season: FW ENG Ron Futcher 11 3 0 0 4 1 0 0 FW ENG David Riley 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 |} Top scorers PlacePositionNationNameSecond DivisionFA CupLeague CupFull Members CupTotal1FWEnglandDarren Beckford17130212FWEnglandNicky Cross13101153MFJamaicaRobbie Earle12000124MFNorthern IrelandPaul Millar40004–DFEnglandDean Glover40004–FWEnglandRon Futcher301047MFEnglandJohn Jeffers10012–MFEnglandRay Walker010129MFEnglandIan Miller10001–MFEnglandAndy Porter10001–DFEnglandSimon Mills10001–DFEnglandTim Parkin10001–FWEnglandDarren Hughes10001––Own goals31004TOTALS6244373 Transfers Transfers in Date from Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref. June 1989 FW ENG Nicky Cross Leicester City £125,000 Kent Jeff Port Vale Personalities Witan Books 1996 0-9529152-0-0 June 1989 MF SCO Ian Miller Blackburn Rovers Free transfer 28 July 1989 DF ENG Neil Aspin Leeds United £150,000 8 December 1989 DF ENG Tim Parkin Swindon Town £60,000 3 April 1990 FW NIR Gary McKinstrey NIR Portadown Transfers out Date from Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref. 13 November 1989 FW ENG Ron Futcher Burnley £60,000 3 April 1990 FW ENG David Riley Peterborough United £40,000 August 1990 MF SCO Ian Miller Scunthorpe United Free transfer Loans out Date from Position Nationality Name To Date to Ref. 25 January 1990 FW ENG Ronnie Jepson Peterborough United March 1990 1 March 1990 FW ENG David Riley Peterborough United April 1990 16 March 1990 MF ENG Paul Atkinson Hartlepool United End of season 22 March 1990 MF ENG Gary Ford Walsall End of season 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