After failing to sign any new players in the summer of 1958, Stoke City manager Frank Taylor faced a difficult season ahead.

Despite a difficult start to the season, Stoke City managed to turn their fortunes around with two solid unbeaten runs before the end of 1958.

While the stand was an impressive addition to the ground, some fans worried that the cost would impact the team's ability to sign new players.

[1] For the 1958–59 season, Stoke's lack of major signings and the absence of key players such as Bobby Howitt and Tony Allen put the team at a disadvantage.

[1] After a slow start to the season, Stoke went on a nine-game unbeaten run in the league, which helped them climb to third place in the table by December.