1984–85 Port Vale F.C. season
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 Associate Members' Cup.
| 1984–85 season | |||
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| Chairman | Jim Lloyd | ||
| Manager | John Rudge | ||
| Stadium | Vale Park | ||
| Football League Fourth Division | 12th (60 Points) | ||
| FA Cup | Third Round (knocked out by West Ham United) | ||
| League Cup | Second Round (knocked out by Wolverhampton Wanderers) | ||
| Associate Members' Cup | Second Round (knocked out by Bristol City) | ||
| Player of the Year | Alan Webb | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: Ally Brown (17) All: Ally Brown (21) | ||
| Highest home attendance | 6,949 vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers, 24 September 1984 | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 1,386 vs. Northampton Town, 29 January 1985 | ||
| Average home league attendance | 3,267 | ||
| Biggest win | 5–1 vs. Exeter City, 1 January 1985 | ||
| Biggest defeat | 0–4 vs. Bury, 26 December 1984 | ||
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