The 1919–20 season was Port Vale's first season of football back in the English Football League. Following Leeds City's expulsion in October 1919, the club was elected to fill their position in the Se
Back row (players only) Joe Brough, Alf Bourne, unknown, unknown, Peter Pursell Front row: unknown, unknown, Billy Briscoe, Tom Holford (player manager), unknown, unknown
Chairman Frank Huntbach, who coined the Valiants' nickname.
Player-manager Tom Holford.
Joe Brough, 33, returned to the Football League after a seven-year absence.
Tom Holford
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Thomas Holford was an English footballer who played for Stoke, Manchester City, Port Vale and the England national team. His primary position was wing-half. Still, he played in many different position
1919–20 Port Vale F.C. season
…in the Second Division. This season also saw the introduction of the club's nickname, "the Valiants," coined by chairman Frank Huntbach. Managed by Tom Holford until March, he was succeeded by Joe Schofield, who would go on to serve as secretary-manager throughout the decade. The team played their home matches…
Holford in his playing days.