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Spanning over 160 years of triumph, turmoil, and transformation, Stoke City - Potters of the Game chronicles the full and unvarnished story of one of England's oldest professional football clubs. From its formation by railway apprentices on the banks of the River Trent in the 1860s to its modern-day ambitions in the Championship, Stoke City's journey has been anything but ordinary. This fact-driven, narrative account captures the club's gritty resilience through world wars, financial hardship, iconic cup runs, and Premier League drama. Legends like Stanley Matthews, John Ritchie, and Ryan Shawcross come to life in chapters that celebrate loyalty, reinvention, and the unshakable bond between the team and its community. Whether lifting silverware at Wembley or grinding through the lower leagues, Stoke City has endured with defiance and dignity. Potters of the Game is a testament to a football institution shaped not by privilege, but by perseverance-and by generations of fans who never stopped believing.

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