Ben Wilmot reaches 200 appearances for Stoke City
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 15 Oct, 21:28 · Archive
Ben Wilmot became the 75th player to make 200 appearances for Stoke City, the first to reach the milestone since Joe Allen.
Ben Wilmot became the 75th player in Stoke City's history to make 200 appearances for the club. The 26-year-old defender is the first to reach the landmark since Joe Allen and only the 14th to do so this century.
Wilmot joined Stoke from Watford in the summer of 2021 for a fee believed to be £1.5m. He has played under five managers, scored 12 times for the club including the winning goal at Bolton, was named player of the year in 2023 and captained the side last season. He recently signed a new three-year contract with the option of a further year.
Manager Mark Robins described Wilmot as 'talented' and 'technically really good' but suggested there is more improvement to come. 'His true capability is unknown really because sometimes he just limits himself,' Robins said. 'I think Ben's head sometimes limits him.' Wilmot has been an ever-present this season and despite a recent defeat to Middlesbrough, expressed confidence that the squad could bounce back.
How it is being reported
- Stoke City press conference notes: A tale of two Mark RobinsMark Robins is not hiding his belief in this season's Stoke City squad as they prepare for a trip to Derby County in front of another sell-out away endStokeonTrentLive · 15 Oct, 16:14
- Five managers, 116 teammates and 'best yet to come' for Stoke City's 200-up Ben WilmotMark Robins talks about what he sees and still wants to see from Ben Wilmot and if the Stoke City squad can be more stable in years aheadStokeonTrentLive · 15 Oct, 13:26
- Stoke still feeling confident, says defender WilmotStoke City defender Ben Wilmot is confident the Potters can bounce straight back from suffering their first defeat in almost two months.BBC Stoke And Staffordshire · 15 Oct, 08:28
- Ben Wilmot makes history as Stoke City take on MiddlesbroughCongratulations to Ben Wilmot as he joins exclusive 75-man club at Stoke CityStokeonTrentLive · 13 Oct, 19:26
In this story: Ben Wilmot · Stoke City · Mark Robins · Joe Allen · Watford · Middlesbrough
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