1987–88 Port Vale F.C. season
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The 1987–88 season was Port Vale's 76th season of football in the English Football League, and second-successive (17th overall) season in the Third Division.[1] 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 Associate Members' Cup at the first round.
1987–88 season | |||
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Chairman | Bill Bell | ||
Manager | John Rudge | ||
Stadium | Vale Park | ||
Football League Third Division | 11th (65 Points) | ||
FA Cup | Fifth Round (knocked out by Watford) | ||
League Cup | First Round (knocked out by Northampton Town) | ||
Associate Members' Cup | First Round (knocked out by Torquay United) | ||
Player of the Year | Ray Walker | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Darren Beckford (9) All: Darren Beckford, David Riley (10 each) | ||
Highest home attendance | 22,483 vs. Watford, 20 February 1988 | ||
Lowest home attendance | 2,176 vs. Exeter City, 26 October 1987 | ||
Average home league attendance | 3,847 | ||
Biggest win | 5–0 vs. Doncaster Rovers, 2 April 1988 | ||
Biggest defeat | 0–4 (twice) | ||
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