What did Stokes stadium used to be called?
bet365 Stadium
Stoke City F.C./Arenas/Stadiums
When did Stoke City move to the Britannia Stadium?
1997–98
1997–98 saw Stoke move to its new ground, the Britannia Stadium, after 119 years at the Victoria Ground. Chic Bates, Macari’s assistant, was appointed manager for the club’s first season in the new ground. He did not last long though, and was replaced by Chris Kamara in January 1998.
Where is Stoke City FC located?
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Stoke City F.C./Locations
What happened to the Victoria Ground Stoke?
The Victoria Ground was demolished in June 1997 and the site stood empty for over 20-years until a housing development was built in 2019 named Victoria Park with the streets named after former Stoke players and managers.
How much is Stoke City worth?
EFL Championship
Club | Owner(s) | Estimated combined net worth |
---|---|---|
Queens Park Rangers (more information) | Tony Fernandes Lakshmi Mittal | $15.5B |
Reading (more information) | Dai Yongge Dai Xiu Li | $950M |
Sheffield United | Abdullah bin Musa’ed | $200M |
Stoke City | The Coates Family | $9.4B |
What is the county of Stoke on Trent?
Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent, city and unitary authority, geographic and historic county of Staffordshire, west-central England, consisting of the industrial ceramic-producing area known as the Potteries. Ceramics is the chief industry, although metalworking, glass, and rubber are also important.
What area is Stoke-on-Trent?
36.08 mi²
Stoke-on-Trent/Area
What is the county of Stoke-on-Trent?
What was the capacity of the Victoria Ground?
56,000approx 25,000 before it closed
Victoria Ground/Capacity
When was the Britannia Stadium built?
August 30, 1997
bet365 Stadium/Opened
The stadium was built in 1998 at a cost of £14.8 million as a replacement for the Victoria Ground. Former player Sir Stanley Matthews’ ashes were buried beneath the centre circle of the pitch following his death in February 2000; he had officially opened the stadium on 30 August 1997.
Where is Stoke City Stadium in Stoke on Trent?
Stadium address: bet365 Stadium, Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4EG. Phone: +44 (0) 1782 367599. The bet365 Stadium has been the home of Stoke City since 1997 following the club’s departure from the Victoria Ground after 119 years.
When did Stoke City Open the Britannia Stadium?
The Britannia Stadium first opened on the 30th August 1997 in a ceremony conducted by club icon Sir Stanley Matthews. Known famously as the “Wizard of Dribble”, Matthews made over 259 first class appearance for Stoke, and it was only fitting that the local lad was chosen to help usher in a new era at the club.
When did Stoke City move to bet365 Stadium?
Phone: +44 (0) 1782 367599. The bet365 Stadium has been the home of Stoke City since 1997 following the club’s departure from the Victoria Ground after 119 years.
Where does Stoke City play their home games?
Stoke City (1997–present) The bet365 Stadium is an all-seater football stadium in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England and the home of EFL Championship club Stoke City.
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