He helped the "Valiants" to win the Third Division North title and to reach the FA Cup semi-finals in 1953–54.

[1] After Ivor Powell's brief reign at Vale Park, Turner established himself in the first-team under Freddie Steele, playing 40 games in 1951–52.

[1] In 1953–54, he was part of the "Iron Curtain" defence – along with Ray King (goalkeeper), Tommy Cheadle, Reg Potts and Roy Sproson – that won the league title and reached the FA Cup semi-finals.

[1] He played just 29 games in 1956–57, and was transferred to Worcester City (Southern League) in July 1957 by new manager Norman Low.

"[2] Former teammate Graham Barnett later recalled how Turner and fellow defender Reg Potts did not get along and refused to speak to each other despite playing alongside each other for eight years.