I just read that in a daily mail article too, cheeky fuckers!
Last season, Stoke’s pitch was one of the smallest in the top flight, measuring 100x64metres — the minimum dimensions permissible. That looked set to change this season after the club qualified for the Europa League, as pitches in UEFA competition must measure 105x68m.
However, to ensure that the club continued to make the most of Delap and Shotton’s potent throws, they have marked out twopitches at the Britannia Stadium — one for domestic competition and another for European games.