 The Shilling Fund had only raised 17,738 shillings, and so Ronnie Allen was sold to top-flight West Bromwich Albion for a massive £20,000, smashing the club's transfer record.Allen went on to play for England, whilst the fee went towards the new ground.Back to the league, the Vale were seventh at the start of April, but six defeats in their final eight games saw them tumble down the table.