During Tony Pulis’ reign in the Potteries, the Britannia Stadium became so intimidating that it was regarded as the ultimate test for a visiting player – OK, you’re good, but can you do it on a wet Wednesday in Stoke?
Situated at the top of a hill, the wind often howled around the Britannia on freezing winter evenings, as a physical Stoke City side gave their opponents little time on the ball, and hurled long throws into the box.
