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List of Stoke City F.C. managers
The following is a list of managers of Stoke City Football Club and their major honours from the beginning of the club's official managerial records in 1874 to the present day.
The longest-serving and most successful person to manage Stoke City is Tony Waddington, who won the League Cup in 1972, Stoke's only major trophy. He also guided the club to consecutive FA Cup semi-finals as well as two appearances in the UEFA Cup and a fourth-place finish in the First Division in his 17-year reign as manager. Welsh manager Tony Pulis had two spells in charge of Stoke which saw him guide the club to promotion to the Premier League in 2008 and a first FA Cup Final in 2011.
Stoke's first secretary-manager was Thomas Slaney he also played for the club during his time in charge. He left in 1883 to set up the Staffordshire Football Association. Another ex-player, Walter Cox took over however his reign was a short one lasting just a year in that time he took Stoke into their first FA Cup match. Harry Lockett led Stoke into the Football League in 1888 but after two seasons of finishing last Stoke failed to gain re-election and in 1891 Lockett left to work for the Football League. Joseph Bradshaw took over from Lockett once Stoke had returned to the Football League. Stoke struggled again in the League and Bradshaw was replaced by Arthur Reeves midway through the season. Reeves brought in a number of new players which had a good impact on the club but Stoke's fortunes wavered and he was replaced by ex-goalkeeper Bill Rowley.
After two years in charge, Rowley shocked the Stoke board by transferring himself to Leicester Fosse; he was banned by the FA. Horace Austerberry then embarked on an eleven-year-long spell in which time he took Stoke to their first FA Cup Semi-final in 1899. Stoke were relegated to the Second Division in 1907 and a year later the club went bankrupt and left the Football League. Austerberry left and Alfred Barker had the task of saving the club and he took the club into the Birmingham & District League and Southern Football League. After failing to re enter the Football League, he resigned in 1914. Scotsman Peter Hodge came in from Raith and won the Southern League Division Two; he returned to Scotland following the outbreak of war.
Former star player Joe Schofield took over for the War time leagues from 1914 till 1919. Following the return to League football, the board appointed Arthur Shallcross, who won promotion with the club in 1922; however Stoke were relegated the next season and he resigned in March 1923. Jock Rutherford, former England winger, took over but lasted just eleven games before he quit after a heated row with the board. Tom Mather came in and triggered a run of stability as Stoke only had four managers for the next 54 years (1923–1977). Mather spent twelve years; in that time he won two league titles, the Second Division in 1933 and Third Division North in 1927.
One of Mather's key signings Bob McGrory took over having already spent 14 years at the club making over 500 appearances. During his time in charge, McGrory almost won the First Division title on two occasions in the 1935–36 and 1946–47 seasons. After 31 years with the club, he stood down in 1952. Frank Taylor a fitness fanatic, impressed the board and was appointed in time for the 1952–53 season. However Stoke were relegated in his first season in charge and after seven seasons in the Second Division Taylor was sacked. Taylor was shocked by the chairman's decision and he quit football.
In 1960 Tony Waddington came in and made an inspired decision to bring Stanley Matthews back to the club. Attendance levels increased and in 1963 Stoke won the Second Division. Waddington's success grew with the club as in 1964 they reached the Final of the League Cup, losing over two legs to Leicester City then in 1972 he won the club's first major silverware beating Chelsea 2–1 also in the League Cup. He was also successful in the FA Cup, reaching the Semi-final stage consecutively in 1971 and 1972 losing out to Arsenal on both occasions. However, in 1976 the roof fell off the Victoria Ground and many of Waddington's star players were sold to help pay the repair bill and with Stoke destined for relegation he parted company in March 1977.
Waddington's assistant and fan favourite George Eastham tried in vain to keep the club up and then struggled in the Second Division, leaving in January 1978. Alan A'Court took caretaker role before upcoming Welsh manager Alan Durban came from Shrewsbury Town. He guided Stoke to final day promotion at Notts County in 1979; however, he left in May 1981 to join Sunderland and his assistant at Shrewsbury Richie Barker quickly replaced him. Barker started well with the team playing neat passing football however a change of tactics to a long ball style led to a decline in attendances and results and he was sacked in December 1983.
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List of Stoke City F.C. managers
The following is a list of managers of Stoke City Football Club and their major honours from the beginning of the club's official managerial records in 1874 to the present day.
The longest-serving and most successful person to manage Stoke City is Tony Waddington, who won the League Cup in 1972, Stoke's only major trophy. He also guided the club to consecutive FA Cup semi-finals as well as two appearances in the UEFA Cup and a fourth-place finish in the First Division in his 17-year reign as manager. Welsh manager Tony Pulis had two spells in charge of Stoke which saw him guide the club to promotion to the Premier League in 2008 and a first FA Cup Final in 2011.
Stoke's first secretary-manager was Thomas Slaney he also played for the club during his time in charge. He left in 1883 to set up the Staffordshire Football Association. Another ex-player, Walter Cox took over however his reign was a short one lasting just a year in that time he took Stoke into their first FA Cup match. Harry Lockett led Stoke into the Football League in 1888 but after two seasons of finishing last Stoke failed to gain re-election and in 1891 Lockett left to work for the Football League. Joseph Bradshaw took over from Lockett once Stoke had returned to the Football League. Stoke struggled again in the League and Bradshaw was replaced by Arthur Reeves midway through the season. Reeves brought in a number of new players which had a good impact on the club but Stoke's fortunes wavered and he was replaced by ex-goalkeeper Bill Rowley.
After two years in charge, Rowley shocked the Stoke board by transferring himself to Leicester Fosse; he was banned by the FA. Horace Austerberry then embarked on an eleven-year-long spell in which time he took Stoke to their first FA Cup Semi-final in 1899. Stoke were relegated to the Second Division in 1907 and a year later the club went bankrupt and left the Football League. Austerberry left and Alfred Barker had the task of saving the club and he took the club into the Birmingham & District League and Southern Football League. After failing to re enter the Football League, he resigned in 1914. Scotsman Peter Hodge came in from Raith and won the Southern League Division Two; he returned to Scotland following the outbreak of war.
Former star player Joe Schofield took over for the War time leagues from 1914 till 1919. Following the return to League football, the board appointed Arthur Shallcross, who won promotion with the club in 1922; however Stoke were relegated the next season and he resigned in March 1923. Jock Rutherford, former England winger, took over but lasted just eleven games before he quit after a heated row with the board. Tom Mather came in and triggered a run of stability as Stoke only had four managers for the next 54 years (1923–1977). Mather spent twelve years; in that time he won two league titles, the Second Division in 1933 and Third Division North in 1927.
One of Mather's key signings Bob McGrory took over having already spent 14 years at the club making over 500 appearances. During his time in charge, McGrory almost won the First Division title on two occasions in the 1935–36 and 1946–47 seasons. After 31 years with the club, he stood down in 1952. Frank Taylor a fitness fanatic, impressed the board and was appointed in time for the 1952–53 season. However Stoke were relegated in his first season in charge and after seven seasons in the Second Division Taylor was sacked. Taylor was shocked by the chairman's decision and he quit football.
In 1960 Tony Waddington came in and made an inspired decision to bring Stanley Matthews back to the club. Attendance levels increased and in 1963 Stoke won the Second Division. Waddington's success grew with the club as in 1964 they reached the Final of the League Cup, losing over two legs to Leicester City then in 1972 he won the club's first major silverware beating Chelsea 2–1 also in the League Cup. He was also successful in the FA Cup, reaching the Semi-final stage consecutively in 1971 and 1972 losing out to Arsenal on both occasions. However, in 1976 the roof fell off the Victoria Ground and many of Waddington's star players were sold to help pay the repair bill and with Stoke destined for relegation he parted company in March 1977.
Waddington's assistant and fan favourite George Eastham tried in vain to keep the club up and then struggled in the Second Division, leaving in January 1978. Alan A'Court took caretaker role before upcoming Welsh manager Alan Durban came from Shrewsbury Town. He guided Stoke to final day promotion at Notts County in 1979; however, he left in May 1981 to join Sunderland and his assistant at Shrewsbury Richie Barker quickly replaced him. Barker started well with the team playing neat passing football however a change of tactics to a long ball style led to a decline in attendances and results and he was sacked in December 1983.