In 1913 W Stewart became the first East of Scotland Football Association President to be supplied by Vale.

After the World War broke out on the 4th of August 1914, football was curtailed and in many cases stopped altogether. Like many other clubs, Vale players served in the forces and some did not return.

After the end of hostilities, football was resumed at Caddon Park, with many exciting games. A rivalry was developing with Peebles Rovers and games between the two were eagerly anticipated and drew big crowds. Around this time Vale racked up their biggest win against their Peeblesshire rivals. Rovers actually opened the scoring that day, but Vale were rampant and ran out 10-1 victors!

Vale achieved the first of their East of Scotland Qualifying Cup wins in 1918-19, and in doing so set a record which will surely never be equaled, far less beaten. They played five games to win the cup, scoring 30 goals along the way and conceeding none! It's hardly surprising that the team at this time, shown above, was commonly known as the great Vale team.