Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, they are the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts County.
Stoke's home ground is the Britannia Stadium, a 28,384 all-seater stadium reduced to 27,598 after segregation. Before the stadium was opened in 1997, they previously played at the Victoria Ground, which had been their home ground since 1878. The club's nickname is The Potters, named after the pottery industry in Stoke-on-Trent and their traditional home kit is a red and white vertically striped shirt with white shorts and white stockings.
Stoke City Football Club
They play in the Premier League after winning promotion in 2008; prior to this Stoke had not participated in top flight football for twenty-three years. Their first, and to date only, major trophy was won in the 1972 Football League Cup Final, when they beat Chelsea 2–1.
The club has won the Football League Trophy on two occasions, firstly in 1992 and most recently in 2000. Their highest league finish in the top division is 4th, which they achieved in the 1935–36 and 1946–47 seasons. They have competed in European football twice, in 1972 and 1974; and are currently competing in Europe for the third time in 2011. Stoke played in their first FA Cup Final in 2011, finishing runners-up to Manchester City; they have also reached three FA Cup semi-finals, firstly in 1899 then consecutively in 1971 and 1972.
| Full name | First | |
| Nickname(s) | The Potters | |
| Founded | 1863, as Stoke Ramblers F.C. | |
| Ground | Britannia Stadium, | |
| Stoke-on-Trent | ||
| (Capacity: 27,598) | ||
| Chairman | Peter Coates | |
| Manager | Tony Pulis | |
| League | Premier League | |
| 2010–11 | Premier League, 13th | |
| Website | Club home page |
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Programme
Legacy Experiences are a great new and cost effective way of taking in a game at The Britannia Stadium. For a group of just 20 people or more, your group can take part in one of our unforgettable matchday packages, which include a special group rate on match tickets.
A typical football tour package includes:
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Accommodation
The Hotel is a spacious and elegant hotel conveniently situated in the heart of Stoke. It has has a warm and welcoming atmosphere that emphasises friendly and hospitable service.
The North Stafford hotel has 88 en-suite guest rooms with have traditional décor and are fully equipped to give a comfortable and homely feel.
If you are looking for a hotel near Alton Towers Theme Park - a great day out for the whole family, then the North Stafford Hotel is just 20 minutes drive away.
The Hotels Six Town's restaurant is charming in style and character and serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Stoke City FC - Premiership Day Match Tickets
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Information
Stoke-On-Trent offers something for all the family, here are a few suggestions of things to look out for on your stay in Stoke -On-Trent
The region of Staffordshire is home to the well loved Alton Towers Leisure Park which caters for all the family with it's white knuckle rides or Toyland Tours and the Farm for younger children.
There is another well known park Drayton Manor with it's funseeking rides and Zoo housing the a Reptile House.
Or you can try Waterworld Indoor Tropical Aqua Park with feature rides or if you prefer to relax hen try the Spa and Bubbles pool.
Chester Zoo is about an 1 hours drive and you can get the chance to see the 7000 animals that are housed here. This is the heart of the Potteries and you can pick yourself up some pottery here as a gift of for yourself.
Stapeley Water Gardens the world's largest water garden centre.
Waterworld Indoor Tropical Aqua Park are also close by.
In the heart of the Peak District you can find tranquility or adventure in this national park.
Restaurants
There are a good range of eateries to choose from in the Town from cafés, bars and pub food.
Most restaurants range from a formal yet relaxed ambience to a rustic and charming so in keeping with this rural part of the country. All the major hotels have restaurants open to non-residents, and the majority of attractions have restaurants or coffee shops.
Make sure you taste the local delicacy, Staffordshire Oatcakes, delicious served hot with various fillings including cheese and bacon. They're available from local oatcake bakers, local shops and some supermarkets. With a wide variety of restaurants and cafés in every town, Stoke-on-Trent has somewhere to suit every pocket and palate.
Cultural
Providing cultural attractions for all ages.
The Regent Theatre caters for participatory activities from dance to drama and writing. Or why not visit one of the Heritage Railways offering fully operating trains with traditional Tea rooms, shop and museum Chasewater Railway, Foxfield Steam Railway and Hilcote Valley Railway to name but a few.
Shire Hall Gallery offers arts and crafts with traditional Craft shop and children's activities. The Dudson Museum again offers fine China and a really modern range of Homeware.
The county of Stoke-on-Trent is made up of 6 Towns altogether which include; Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke-Upon-Trent, Fenton and Longton.
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