City supporters have smashed the clubs season ticket record by breaking through the 10,000 barrier for the 2008/09 campaign.

The early bird deadline finished at 7pm this evening after long queues had formed outside the Britannia Stadium all week.

Announcing the news Chief Executive Tony Scholes couldn't hide his delight saying: "This is absolutely fantastic for Stoke City Football Club.

"This is a Great show of commitment and support from over ten thousand supporters.

"The club and city have come alive over the past few weeks and even though we don't know what league we will be playing in the supporters have shown great belief.

"They can of course still play their part this season by making the Britannia Stadium a cauldron of noise for our final two home games."

The Potters will be hoping to break another record for the Bristol City match on Saturday where the biggest crowd of the season is being anticipated.

Tickets for this game are still on sale, as are tickets for the Colchester United fixture which go on general sale to season ticket holder's tomorrow morning.