12 Facts About Harry Poole

Henry Poole was an English professional footballer noted for his swerving free kicks.

Harry Poole made 499 league and cup appearances for the club in a fifteen-year association from 1953 to 1968.

Harry Poole was slightly older, though the two would be teammates from their early teens into their 30s.

Harry Poole appeared for Oxford City whilst on national service.

Harry Poole signed professional forms with the Vale in April 1956, making his debut in a Second Division win against Middlesbrough on 28 April 1956.

However, the club started poorly and were relegated under Freddie Steele, though Harry Poole was described as 'one of the few rays of sunlight in an otherwise gloomy beginning'.

Harry Poole scored 16 of Vale's record 110 goals in the league.

Harry Poole was given a testimonial match, shared with Terry Miles, in August 1967.

Harry Poole possessed two good feet, great ball control, always found space, was quick and could finish.

Harry Poole used to specialise in bending the ball round the defensive wall from free-kicks long before they became fashion.

Harry Poole was a season ticket holder at Vale Park for 50 years after retiring as a player.

Harry Poole married Gill and had children Matthew and Mandy and grandchildren Sam, William, Lily and Laura.