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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 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.
==Club honours==:
1 Records
Record attendances:
Highest league position and record results:
- Highest league position at the end of season: 4th in Division 1 (1947)
- Record league victory: 10-3 vs. West Bromwich Albion F.C. (1937)
- Record league defeat: 0-10 vs. Preston North End F.C.Preston North End Football Club are a professional English football team. They currently (2004-2005) play in the Football League Championship Their home ground is at Deepdale in the city of Preston, Lancashire, and they are nicknamed the 'Lilywhites'. (1889)
2 Famous players
- Sir Stanley MatthewsSir Stanley Matthews ( February 1 1915 February 23 2002) was a football player of genius and one of the greats of the English game. His nickname in England was 'The Wizard of the Dribble' and on the continent he gained the name of 'The Magician'. Matthews
- Sir Geoff HurstSir Geoff Hurst MBE (born December 8 1941) is a footballer best known for scoring three goals in the 1966 World Cup Final helping England to win the World Cup for their first and only time. Hurst was born in Ashton-under-Lyne in Lancashire. He also had a
- Gordon BanksGordon Banks OBE (born in Sheffield, December 30 1937) is considered by many to be one of the best soccer goalkeepers in history. He played a pivotal role in England's World Cup winning team of 1966. His skills led him to receive the nickname "Banks Of En (most capped player 37)
- Peter ShiltonPeter Shilton (born September 18, 1949) was a English footballer playing as goalkeeper, and later a club manager. He played for 11 English league clubs: Leicester City F. where he made his first team debut at the age of 16) Stoke City F. Nottingham Forest
- Alan Hudson
- John Ritchie (all time top scorer with 171 goals in league and cup)
- Eric Skeels (most appearances 575)
- Neil Franklin
- Freddie Steele
They are currently in a mid-table position in the Football League Championship..
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