In the early 20th century , both clubs spent time out of the Football League structure : from 1907 ( for Vale ) .
1908 ( for Stoke ) until 1919 -- both had resigned due to financial troubles .
In the early 20th century , both clubs spent time out of the Football League structure : from 1907 ( for Vale ) and 1908 ( for Stoke ) until 1919 -- both had resigned due to financial troubles .