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Stoke City F.C. is a professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The club was originally founded as Stoke Ramblers in 1863 but soon changed its name to Stoke in 1878. In 1925, they changed it again to Stoke City after Stoke-on-Trent acquire the status of a city.
They are the second oldest professional football club in the world and were a founding member of the Football league in 1888. Stoke City currently ply their trade in the Championship after being relegated from the Premier League last season.
They are nicknamed “The Potters” and have won the Championship twice since its start. Stoke have also won the League Cup once. The Potters’ home is called bet365 Stadium and is also owned by bet365.
Their current manager is Gary Rowett who was appointed this year. Stoke City’s all-time leading goal scorer is Peter Crouch with 45 goals. Eric Skeels holds the record for the most number of appearances, standing at 597.
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Bournemouth finished the 2017/18 Premier League season in 12th place. It was a fantastic achievement as Cherries secured their 4th straight season in the top-flight – a testament to their meteoric rise under manager Eddie Howe. Howe’s side had to settle for a 12th-place finish after it looked like a top-10 finish was very much … Read more
Stoke City have appointed Gary Rowett as their new manager, on a three-year contract, the club has confirmed. The 44-year-old former Derby County manager has replaced Paul Lambert as the Potters boss, after the Scotsman failed to secure the club’s Premier League status, having taken over the reins of the club from Mark Hughes in January. “This has … Read more
England manager Gareth Southgate’s squad selection for the upcoming World Cup has been bold and ruthless, banking on trust over experience. Southgate’s squad has an average age of 26 years and 18 days and is all about talent and potential. The Three Lions start their Group G campaign against Tunisia on 18 June, before games … Read more
According to a report by The Mirror, former West Ham United boss David Moyes is a leading contender to take charge of the relegated Stoke City. Moyes’ short-term deal with the Hammers came to an end recently, meaning he is available now. On the flipside, Paul Lambert was unceremoniously sacked as the Potters succumbed to … Read more
According to reports, Tottenham Hotspur have made an enquiry to Stoke about the possibility of signing Xherdan Shaqiri. Stoke City were relegated to the Championship after a nightmare season in the Premier League. One of Stoke’s most prized assets is Shaqiri, whose contract contains a £12million relegation release clause. In complete contrast to Stoke’s season, … Read more
The season is over and so is Stoke City’s decade-long stay in the Premier League. It was a forgettable campaign for Stoke, with the management placing faith in Mark Hughes for far too long after he had lost control of the dressing room. When the sink had already sunk half deep, Stoke appointed Paul Lambert … Read more
3 Players Cardiff Should Sign To Achieve Top-half Premier League Finish Next Season Cardiff City will be playing Premier League football in the 2018/19 season. The Bluebirds managed to seal automatic promotion back to the English top-flight under the guidance of manager Neil Warnock, finishing 2nd in the EFL Championship with 90 points from 46 … Read more
Three Signings That Led To Stoke’s Unfortunate Relegation From The Premier League Stoke City dropped into the Championship on Saturday as they let a 2-1 lead slip at home to Crystal Palace. The defeat extended their winless Premier League run to 13 matches. While the Stoke fans were distraught after the final whistle went against Palace, … Read more
Why Wolves splashing £35m on Jack Butland could be the ideal start to their Premier League season According to the Express, Premier League new boys, Wolverhampton Wanderers are ready to make a sensational summer swoop for Stoke City goalkeeper, Jack Butland. It is reported that the Wolves are ready to make a £35million move for … Read more
Go for it Sam: It is time for Everton to rescue Xherdan Shaqiri from Championship mediocrity Crystal Palace ended Stoke City’s decade-long stay in the Premier League with a comeback victory at the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday. The Potters came into this game needing a win and went ahead via Xherdan Shaqiri’s free-kick before the … Read more