1984–85 Port Vale F.C. season
Date from Position Name From Fee
1984 MF Oshor Williams Stockport County Free transfer
July 1984 FW Alistair Brown Walsall Free transfer
July 1984 MF Peter Griffiths Stoke City Free transfer
July 1984 FW Derek Monaghan West Bromwich Albion Free transfer
July 1984 DF Alan Webb West Bromwich Albion Free transfer
August 1984 MF Martyn Smith Leek Town Free transfer
October 1984 MF Ian Griffiths Rochdale Free transfer
December 1984 MF Billy Kellock Southend United Free transfer
February 1985 GK Karl Austin Stafford Rangers Non-contract
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The 1984-85 season was Port Vale's 73rd season of football in the English Football League, and first (12th overall) back in the Fourth Division following their relegation from the Third Division. John Rudge's first full season in charge, the Vale finished in mid-table following a season of rebuilding the squad. Veteran striker Ally Brown was top-scorer with 21 goals, whilst midfield dynamo Robbie Earle hit 19 goals. Defender Alan Webb was elected Player of the Year, whilst a young Ray Walker also spent a short period on loan at the club. Vale progressed to the Third Round of the FA Cup, and the Second Rounds of the League Cup and League Trophy.