Billy Delves


William Delves was an English footballer who played at half-back for Burslem Port Vale between 1891 and 1893.

Career

Delves joined Burslem Port Vale in the summer of 1891. He made his debut at a friendly game at Newton Heath on 1 September 1891 – the match was abandoned with Vale down 2–1. Despite being a half-back, he played in goal for the Football League record 10–0 demolishing by Sheffield United at the Athletic Ground on 10 December 1892. With that most dubious honour and one [Midland English Football League|Football League (1889)|Midland League], one friendly and two Football League appearances to his name, he was released at the end of the season.