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www.newsnow.co.ukStoke City have announced the appointment of Stuart Harvey as their technical director, confirmed on May 22, 2026. He joins from Sunderland, where he was head of player recruitment, and will report to sporting director Jonathan Walters.[1][2]
Key details:
- Harvey’s background: four years at Sunderland helping their rise from League One to the Premier League; earlier roles at Blackburn Rovers.[2][1]
- Role and remit: tasked with strengthening Stoke’s football operations and reporting to the sporting director.[1][2]
- Context: Stoke finished 17th in the Championship in the most recent season and have not been in the top half since relegation from the Premier League in 2018.[2][1]
If you’d like, I can pull the official Stoke City statement and summarize any quotes from the club or Harvey, or compare this appointment to previous technical leadership at the club.