Inside bet365 Stadium as key man wins global award, stalwart confirms exit, hope for Mark Robins
It’s safe to say that when Stoke City decided to sell the new away strip, they received an incredible response. Online
lines are unheard of, but on Saturday afternoon, security had to control lines entering the club shop.
The 1992–1993 changing kit served as the inspiration for the design, and a Spirit of 92 event in the Boothen Quarter
on Saturday was packed. It was a good advertisement for the fan zone, which opened at the beginning of last season
and can accommodate 1,500 people.
Everyone who was wearing a new away shirt had free entry and a free drink as DJs Pete Bromley and Lee Fredericks
brought Shelley’s to the bet365 Stadium and Mark Stein and Dave Regis posed for photographs and signed
autographs.
Anthony Emmerson takes global honour
Congratulations to Anthony Emmerson, the head of supporter experience at Stoke, who received recognition at the
Stadium Business Awards.
Football is not the only venue or event that is covered by these awards, which have nominations from all across the
world. Taylor Swift, for instance, was nominated by others in the event of the year category for her Eras tour.
Anthony came out on top in the Unsung Hero category where the shortlist also included the head of operations at
Singapore Indoor Stadium, the events team at AsiaWorld Expo, the ticketing team at Cricket Australia, turf
operations team at Eden Park in New Zealand, facilities manager at York Racecourse and cleaning team at
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
This comes on the back of Stoke being named EFL family excellence club of the season after being scrutinised by
independent assessors.
“Very grateful for the accolade but certainly not unsung nor a hero,” said Anthony, who tipped his hat to Stoke’s
owners and chief operating officer Simon King.
“Our supporter care efforts are not hidden. We put Stokies at the front and centre of everything. Outstanding fans,
outstanding club.”
Roisin leaves after 11 years
After 11 years of leading Stoke City Women to the right end of the National League Northern Premier Division,
captain Roisin Kivel has announced her departure, marking a significant shift for the team.
“This chapter of my life must come to an end, and I must bid farewell to Stoke City, which has become my home,”
she stated.
It’s difficult for me to express how much this club means to me. In addition to football, Stoke has offered me a lot in
life. Here, I’ve developed, created lifelong memories, and established friends that will last a lifetime.
“I will always be appreciative of all of my teammates, coaches, and staff who have helped me along the way, as well as
the amazing supporters who have stood by me from the beginning. I will never be able to adequately thank you for
your unwavering support, belief, and passion.
“I’m proud of every second I’ve spent wearing this badge, but leaving is never easy, especially after all this time. I will
always carry these memories with me wherever I go, and Stoke will always be a part of me.
Stoke look for new coach
Staying with Stoke City Women and the club is looking to recruit a new assistant coach for the first team.
Sarah Richardson was appointed head coach earlier this month.
Mark Robins backed to make an impact
The former Blackburn forward turned commentator Matt Jansen is adopting a cautious stance about the Stoke men’s
team’s return to the correct route on the pitch.
Mark Robins will require some time to ensure that the tanker is heading back in the right direction after the Premier
League’s relegation, but Jansen is certain that he will eventually get there.
“I believe that Mark Robins is the right person to help Stoke City succeed again. In an interview with Live Casinos, he
stated, “He led Coventry to the Cup semi-final and he did well with them, getting them promoted.”
They had a difficult season last year, and I believe they are still missing a few players who may help them compete.
He would undoubtedly prefer a less anxious conclusion to the current season, in which they placed 18th. I believe
that would be a nice season, mid-table, and perhaps grow on that the next season if he can consolidate.
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