sentences:  He remained at the club under new boss Gordon Lee, and made 46 appearances in 1968–69.He was then an ever-present in the 52 game 1969–70 season, also scoring six goals, as Vale were promoted out of the Fourth Division after securing a fourth-place finish; he played consistently alongside defenders Ron Wilson and Roy Sproson, and goalkeeper Keith Ball.He played 47 games in 1970–71, scoring two goals.