Mark Cossey, a 21 year old New Zealand striker spent 1 week with the club in August 1986.
He was released before the Port Vale pre season friendly.

Mark played two A-international matches for New Zealand in 1988, against Fiji, the first a 2-0 defeat on 17 November, the second two days later another defeat, this time 1-0.

He played and coached in New Zealand.