[1] Stoke enticed goalkeeper Leigh Richmond Roose back to the club whilst James Bradley departed for Liverpool.

[1] The 'Potters' started the season off in fine style winning their opening five matches to go top of the league table for the first time in their history–and they remained there for five weeks.

[1] Horace Austerberry seemed to have found the right line-up and managed to keep it settled for the first seven matches.

[1] The crowds improved steadily and they reached the 12,000 mark as Stoke began to play well at home.

[1] Stoke again went out of the cup in the second round this time losing 1–0 to Birmingham after beating Blackburn Rovers by the same score.