Stoke City Football Club, known as the Potters, is a staple of the EFL Championship, based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Their home ground is the bet365 Stadium, a modern arena that replaced the historic Victoria Ground. Founded in 1863, Stoke is one of the oldest professional football clubs in the world. The team's traditional colors are red and white stripes. The club's history is rich, with their name reflecting the city's pottery industry. Stoke experienced a defining modern era under manager Tony Pulis in the late 2000s and 2010s, when they gained promotion to the Premier League and became renowned for a physically robust, direct style of play that made the Britannia Stadium a formidable venue. This period featured players like Ryan Shawcross, Rory Delap with his long throws, and the mercurial talents of Xherdan Shaqiri. After a decade in the top flight, relegation saw them settle into the Championship, where they have been striving for a return, often rebuilding their squad and style of play. The club's supporters are known for their passionate and vocal backing, creating an intense atmosphere that embodies the gritty, hard-working spirit of the Potteries.