 Manager John McGrath sold his brother to rivals Stoke City, and five games into the 1982–83 promotion campaign "Potters" boss Richie Barker also took the elder Chamberlain to the Victoria Ground for a £40,000 fee.He had played 158 games (141 in the league) for the Vale and scored 41 goals (32 in the league).He was restricted to four First Division appearances in 1982–83, though his brother continued to impress.