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 ...

All rise and applaud Sir Stanley Matthews, a soccer icon whose influence transcended generations. Born on February 1, 1915, in Stoke-on-Trent ... particularly in Africa, where he set up coaching ...

Stanley Matthews’ professional career was unique in its longevity and consistency. He played at the highest level for 33 years, an incredible feat considering the physicality of soccer during his era.