Pictured above: Robert Huth is pictured with Richard Nowell (on the left) and an RAC patrol officer Justing Ryles (on the right)

Stoke City star Robert Huth was on hand to launch a partnership between the club's insurance division and one of the UK's leading breakdown providers to help supporters stay safe this winter.

German international Huth took time from his busy schedule to mark the start of the partnership between Stoke City FC Insurance and RAC at the club's Clayton Wood Training Ground.

The affiliation sees fans of the club receiving a 20 per cent discount off the usual price for a year's breakdown cover with RAC* plus a £20 voucher to spend at the club shop when they join online at www.stokecityfcinsurance.com

Managing Director, Richard Nowell, said: "Our partnership with RAC comes at a crucial time in the year, just as the weather starts taking a turn for the worse and driving becomes more treacherous.

"The offer allows fans the opportunity to receive a market-leading product with RAC at a very competitive discount rate and also gives them a £20 voucher to spend at the club shop as people start buying Christmas presents for their friends and family.

"Stoke City FC fans are well-known for their loyalty, travelling thousands of miles to home and away games throughout the season and this will give them peace of mind and allow them to stay safe."

Huth said: "The players really appreciate the effort our supporters go to travelling throughout the season supporting us and this partnership allows them to travel knowing that they have the reassurance of RAC breakdown cover supporting them.

"I'm sure they will also enjoy being able to take advantage of the £20 voucher for the club shop, especially just before Christmas."

RAC's Customer Offer Manager, John Cutler, said: "Statistics show a significantly higher number of cars breakdown in the winter months due to the colder and wetter weather so this offer is perfectly timed.

"Stoke City FC Insurance is a really innovative business and a brand we are keen to be associated with so I hope the club's supporters take advantage of it and enjoy feeling reassured when on their travels."

*The 20% saving is based upon standard RAC prices, e.g. full price single person Roadside and Recovery is £8.35 when paid monthly.