The 1934–35 season was Port Vale's 29th season of football in the English Football League and their fifth-successive season in the Second Division. While a promising start fuelled hopes of a return to
Manager Tom Holford.
Chairman Frank Huntbach declared "the prospects of this club are very bright" at the start of the campaign.
Midfielder Jack Round.
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
1934–35 Port Vale F.C. season
…finished in 18th place, accumulating 34 points from a record of 11 wins, 12 draws, and 19 defeats, scoring 55 goals and conceding 74. Under manager Tom Holford, the early season surge came to nothing as form collapsed from October onward, leaving Vale embroiled in a relegation battle before surviving comfortably…
Holford in his playing days.