When Stanley Matthews turned 50 in February 1965 and finally announced his retirement from professional football at the end of the season, Stoke City decided to commemorate the Englishman's 33 ...

All rise and applaud Sir Stanley Matthews, a soccer icon whose influence transcended generations. Born on February 1, 1915, in Stoke-on-Trent, England, Matthews was a pioneer of the beautiful game.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...