Stoke City (1932–1947, 1961–1965) – 318 appearances, 54 goals Blackpool (1947–1961) – 379 appearances, 17 goals Matthews played his final competitive game in 1965, at the age of 50 ...

The bronze statue of Stoke-on-Trent born footballer Sir Stanley Matthews, which stands in the city centre, has been daubed with a bright pink substance. The substance was found to be a rubberised ...

Boxer Nathan Heaney has been formally inducted into his home city's sporting hall of fame. Olympic swimmers Norman Wainwright and Bob Leivers were the other new inductees added to the list in Stoke-on ...

Joe Barbieri spent 38 years working at the Potters' Club. He started as a commis chef in 1960 and retired after rising to ...

Police were called to a high school after a fight broke out between pupils. They carried out patrols around Ormiston Sir ...

Goalkeeping great Gordon Banks and football legend Sir Stanley Matthews round out the list of exceptional players who have appeared for The Potters. Who owns Stoke City? The club is owned by the ...

Stanley Matthews’ professional career was unique ... His career included stints at: Stoke City (1932–1947, 1961–1965) – 318 appearances, 54 goals Blackpool (1947–1961) – 379 ...

All rise and applaud Sir Stanley Matthews, a soccer icon whose influence transcended generations. Born on February 1, 1915, ...