Stoke City Football Club aims to provide an efficient and effective service to visiting members of the media.

The Britannia Stadium has over 130 press seats with television monitors for the 2008/09 season, a television gantry situated at the top of the West Stand Upper Tier and brand new Media Suite available before, during and after the game.

Applications for press, media and photography accreditation should be made at least 48 hours prior the game via e-mail to media@stokecityfc.com.

The press, media and photographers should note that their applications will not be accepted unless they are accompanied by a valid Premier League Licence Number.

One car park pass for the "Trent Car Park" is automatically issued with your accreditation but if you require more, please include your request in your initial accreditation submission.

The Club operate a strict player's tunnel policy and only people contractually entitled to enter the tunnel will be allowed to do so.

A limited number of ISDN lines are available and any requests for one should be made with the initial accreditation request.

Anyone wishing to be added to the Press Release list should also email media@stokecityfc.com.

PRE-MATCH

To pick up your car park pass prior to a game, please report to the steward at the lay-by opposite Greens Fitness Centre and the Bristol Street Ford garage. The lay-by is also opposite the South Stand. You will be then issued a Trent Car Park pass, which is signposted. The Trent Car Park is only a short walk from the stadium.

Press, Media & Photographers should report to the Media Reception, to the right of the main entrance by turnstile 7.

You will need to sign in as you enter. Matchday Magazine's and Stat Packs are available in the Media Suite.

Photographers also have their own room and need to pick up a bib at this point to wear trackside.

Any photographer not returning the bib will be invoiced £50 by the Premier League.

FACILITIES

The Media Suite has a selection of hot drinks and sandwiches available from 90 minutes prior to kick-off. Hot food is also available at half-time on a first come first served basis.

The Press Box is situated on Level 3 of the West Stand where Chief Media Steward Les Scarrett and IT Technician James Mason are on hand to help out with any requests.

Team sheets are made available in both the Media Suite and the Press Box prior to kick-off.

Members of the media should also note that wireless internet access is available in the Media Suite and Press Box.

POST-MATCH

Both Tony Pulis and the visiting manager will be brought to the Media Suite after the game. A Stoke City player will also attend.

The visiting club's press officer is granted access to all areas, and any members of the media wishing to speak to a visiting player should speak to the visiting club's media representatives directly.

The Media Suite and Wire Room will both close 90 minutes after the final whistle.