Stoke City F.C. (known as Stoke F.C. until 1925) is a football club from Stoke-on-Trent in England. The club is reputedly the second oldest football league club in the world after Notts County F.C. claiming to have been formed in 1863 (disputed by some who claim it to be 1868). The club’s nickname is The Potters. They currently play in the Football League Championship.
They are one of the 12 founder members of the Football League, playing (and losing) their first game against West Bromwich Albion F.C. on the 8th September 1888.
In 1967 they played in the United Soccer Association as the Cleveland Stokers.
In 1997 the club moved from its traditional home at the Victoria Ground to its new home at the 28,000 all-seater Britannia Stadium. Maximum allocation for visiting supporters is 4,800.
Stoke’s home kit consists of a red & white vertical striped shirt with white shorts.
They are managed by Tony Pulis.
They are currently in a mid-table position in the Football League Championship.
Club honours
Records
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Highest league position and record results:
Current squad
- 1. Ed de Goey
- 2. Wayne Thomas
- 3. Clive Clarke
- 4. John Eustace
- 6. Clint Hill
- 7. Carl Asaba
- 8. David Brammer
- 9. Gifton Noel-Williams
- 11. Kevin Harper
- 15. Steve Simonsen
- 16. Marcus Hall
- 17. Darel Russell
- 18. Lewis Neal
- 19. Chris Greenacre
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Last updated: 08-22-2005 19:53:22