By Jonathan McCormack: It was not the happy ending to the fairytale journey that Stoke fans had hoped for.

Yaya Toure’s scrambled goal sent the Potters home without a trophy once again.

But while the team’s performance left a lot to be desired, the fans once again stepped up and showed why the Britannia is the noisiest stadium in the Premier League.

By Sandy Wagg: Hanley’s Fat Cat Cafe Bar was taken over by a vintage fair which took place on both of its floors.

The bar opened up its venue to a number of vintage companies.

There was a colourful mix of clothes, shoes, bags, hand-made jewellery and paintings for people to buy.

By James Drakeford, Steve Sutcliffe & Elliot Richardson : As Stoke City prepare for their biggest game in recent history, spare a thought for the young players across Staffordshire thrown on the scrapheap by the time they reach 18 years of age.

At the end of each season around 700 footballers across the country will be cast aside.

By Rachel Wood: An artist is celebrating Stoke City’s historic run to Wembley by creating original acrylic paintings.

Paine Proffitt was inspired by the dedication of fans to create the vintage poster-style artwork to commemorate the team’s success.

By Jonathan McCormack: Stoke City fans are known for their intense loyalty to the club – and the scramble to be at the FA Cup Final at Wembley has shown that more than ever.

In the build-up to the big game on Saturday (May 14), StaffsLive will be getting in touch with Potters fans from around the world.

In the first of a series of interviews, dedicated supporter Angela Smith reveals how she goes about following the club from her new home in Tenerife.

By Sandy Wagg: Despite 14 months of planning, two avid Stoke City fans are missing the FA Cup final because of a wedding day clash.

Yvonne and David Mannion, planned their daughter’s wedding more than a year ago, taking care to avoid the FA Cup final date of May 28.

By Rachel Wood: Stoke City football fans of the past have been recreated in clay by a Staffordshire pottery company.

To celebrate the club’s success in the FA Cup, Burslem Pottery designers Steven Shaw and Tracy Bentley have created a limited edition vase and figure of a man wearing a Stoke City Wembley scarf.

It’s been a disappointing year for Fenton boxer Nathan Heaney. However he aims to make sure 2012 is the year he achieves his ABA championship dream and represent his country with the London Olympics just around the corner. Staffslive reporter Hannah Horton finds out more.

Staffordshire University’s drama society has been on a long road to put on their unique adult pantomime “Sinderz”. Much like every theatre performance, the journey to reach opening night was a long one full of ups and downs. StaffsLive’s Victoria Walker reports…

The fifth ever Varsity takes place this week with Staffordshire University taking on rivals Keele in 17 sports, and the competition and rivalry is higher than ever. With both teams winning Varsity twice each, the pressure is on to “bring the cup back” by winning the most games. StaffsLive reporter Siobhan Congreve finds out what it’s all about.