The Giant Killers
PORT VALE
Port Vale's participayion in the cup pre dates League football but they themselves were not considered for the new League in 1888. They did get a place in the newly formed second division however but over a century later top flight football still eludes them. In the cup it was during a spell outside the league in 1898 that they first made headline when knocking out Sheffield United though most Vales fans think back to their run to the semi finals in 1954 as the club's greatest moment.
All time classics
First round replay {after extra time}: 2nd February 1898
Scorers: Dick Evans, Lucien Boullemier
Ranked at the time: 1
Today: In the all time top 100
Third Round Replay: Monday, January 13th 1936
Attendance:16,677
Scorers: George Stabbs {7}, Trevor Rhodes {24}
Ranked at the time: 7
Today: Still inside the top 30
Team: 1:John Potts, 2:Roderick Welsh, 3:Jack Vickers, 4:Michael Curley, 5:Harry Griffiths, 6:Roger Jones, 7:Cliff Johnson, 8:Trevor Rhodes, 9:James Baker, 10:George Stabb, 11:Arthur Caldwell
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Magic Moment
2-1 vs Burnley
First round: 18th January 1890
Scorers: Robertson, T Wilson
Ranked at the time: 2
Today: outside the top 600