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 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: 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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EXCLUSIVE

By Francis Pitt: Port Vale’s new player-coach Gareth Owen revealed the return of Micky Adams is the main reason for his dramatic u-turn away from rivals Crewe Alex.

Owen had all but signed for Vale’s League Two neighbours Crewe but Adams’ sudden return and the offer of a new player-coach role was too good to resist.

By Jonathan McCormack: Micky Adams has signed a three year deal with Port Vale, with Gareth Owen returning in a player-coach role.

Rumour that Adams had re-signed for the Valiants had emerged on popular fan website “onevalefan.com” late last night, and this was confirmed by a statement from the club earlier today.

By Francis Pitt: Crewe Alexandra have offered a new contract to top scorer Clayton Donaldson, while letting another eight players go.

Fans’ favourite Donaldson, who bagged 28 league goals this season, is the target of a number of clubs and was expected to leave this summer.

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.