Latest News About Stoke City Technical Director Appointment

Stoke City have appointed Stuart Harvey as their new technical director, announced on May 22, 2026. Harvey previously served as Sunderland’s head of player recruitment and has experience at Blackburn Rovers, linking his track record to helping clubs progress on the field and in recruitment leadership. He will report to sporting director Jonathan Walters, and the club emphasised his reputation and breadth of experience as key factors in the decision. Stoke finished 17th in the Championship last season and have not been in the top half since relegation from the Premier League in 2018, providing context for the club’s leadership goals in this appointment.[1][2]

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