Tom Poole was a footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Burslem Port Vale between 1897 and 1901.
[1] He made his debut at the Athletic Ground in a 1–0 defeat by Barnsley St. Peter's in a Midland League match on 9 October.
[1] Despite this, he signed as a professional in 1898 and was utilized as a reserve until January 1900, at which point he became the first-choice goalkeeper.
[1] He played 15 Second Division games in the 1899–1900 season after his rival, Herbert Birchenough, was sold on.
[1] He lost his place to Alfred Maybury in September 1900 though, after just two games, and was released at the end of the 1900–01 season.