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 James Drakeford: John Parrott has been crowned Stoke’s Snooker Legend.

A packed crowd at Hanley’s Victoria Hall watched three world champions and a six-time runner-up showcase their talent in a two-frame tournament as part of the Snooker Legends tour.

By Elliot Richardson: Stoke City manager Tony Pulis says he is immensely proud of his team despite their FA Cup heartbreak.

The Potters were beaten 1-nil by Manchester City in their first ever FA Cup Final.

Yaya Toure did the damage with a late goal at Wembley but the Britannia Stadium outfit can be proud of their cup run, according to Pulis.

By Jon McCormack: Stoke RUFC have won the RFU Intermediate Cup after defeating Aylesbury Bulls 16-10 at Twickenham.

Wayne Dicken and Simon Price both scored for Stoke, who managed to go one better than their footballing counterparts and come back from London with silverware.

By Francis Pitt: Stoke City’s first ever FA Cup final ended in disappointment after they lost 1-0 to a Yaya Toure second half goal.

Toure gave Manchester City the lead in the 74th minute after Stoke failed to clear their lines. Potters keeper Thomas Sorensen stood no chance as Toure’s left foot shot was rifled into the back of the net.

By Francis Pitt: Stoke City are level at 0-0 with Manchester City at half time in the FA Cup final despite being the second best side for long periods.

There was relief for Stoke fans even before kick off as injury doubts Matthew Etherington and Robert Huth were included in the starting line up.

From a Rory Delap throw-in, to fan reaction across Stoke-on-Trent and Wembley.

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By James Drakeford, Lou Bawden & Elliot Richardson: Stoke City fans crammed themselves onto coaches and trains this morning en route to Wembley.

Potters’ fans gave their best singing voices, and their hopeful predictions as StaffsLive saw them off at Britannia Stadium and Stoke-on-Trent railway station.

By James Drakeford: A Stoke City icon has been sold, just in time for the FA Cup Final this weekend.

Andrew Duncan’s Dodge Day Van has become a part of Stoke City folklore after spending £3,000 to get it painted with Stoke City legends.

By Matt Richardson: Monkeys at Trentham Monkey Forest have predicted that Stoke City will beat Manchester City 3-2 in the FA Cup final.

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