1904–05 Burslem Port Vale F.C. season: Difference between revisions

The first game of the season saw 5,000 turn up to witness a 2–2 draw with [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]], this positive start soon ended as despite going their first four games unbeaten, the club had to wait until their ninth match for their first victory. On 5 November 1904, the [[List of Port Vale F.C. records and statistics|club’s record]] 29 away games without a win streak came to an end with a 3–0 victory at [[Grimsby Town F.C.|Grimsby Town]]. The next match saw [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] win 2–1 thanks to a goal that never actually crossed the line – the [[Referee (association football)|referee]] had to leave the pitch under escort. Following the sale of key players in December, the form of the “Valeites” took a hit as from 4 December to the end of February they recorded just two victories – both against [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]]. This run included heavy defeats at Manchester United and [[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]]. In February the club’s revival was helped by new signing [[Robert Carter (footballer)|Robert Carter]], as six of the last seven home games were wins. Despite this they still suffered on their travels, taking an 8–1 hammering at [[Anfield]].