Billy Delves

William Delves (1870 – 1908) was an English footballer who played at half-back for Burslem Port Vale between 1891 and 1893.

Billy Delves

Personal information
Full name	William Delves
Date of birth	1870
Place of birth	Wolstanton, England
Date of death	1908 (aged 37–38)
Position(s)	Half-back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1891–1893	Burslem Port Vale	3	(0)
Total		3	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Delves joined Burslem Port Vale in the summer of 1891, and made his debut at a friendly game at Newton Heath on 1 September 1891 – the match was abandoned with Vale down 2–1.[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.[1] With that most dubious honour and one Midland League, one friendly and two Football League appearances to his name, he was released at the end of the season.[1]

Statistics

Source:[2]

Club	Season	Division	League		FA Cup		Other		Total
			Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Burslem Port Vale	1891–92	Midland League	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	0
	1892–93	Second Division	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
Total			3	0	0	0	1	0	4	0

References

1. Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 82. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
2. Billy Delves at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)