Stoke confirm Harvey as new technical director
Stoke City have appointed former Sunderland head of player recruitment Stuart Harvey as their new technical director.
www.bbc.comStoke City have confirmed Stuart Harvey as their new technical director, announced on May 22, 2026. Harvey previously spent four years at Sunderland as head of player recruitment and will report to sporting director Jonathan Walters. This aligns with Stoke’s ongoing efforts to strengthen their football operations after finishing 17th in the Championship in the previous season.
Key details
- Appointment: Stuart Harvey named technical director at Stoke City. Source: BBC reports dated 2026-05-22.[1][2]
- Background: Four years at Sunderland as head of player recruitment; prior experience includes roles at Blackburn Rovers.[2][1]
- Reporting line: Will report to sporting director Jonathan Walters.[1][2]
- Context: Stoke were relegated from the Premier League in 2018 and finished 17th in the Championship last season.[2][1]
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