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Adam Murray will look to earn his first victory as Barnsley caretaker manager at the fifth time of asking this weekend, when they host fellow strugglers Stoke in an early relegation six-pointer at Oakwell. Continue reading “Barnsley vs Stoke Preview: Early relegation six-pointer, both need points”
Following Nathan Jones’ dismissal last Friday, Stoke were linked with a whole host of managerial candidates. However, former Northern Ireland and Potters defender Gerry Taggart has endorsed Michael O’Neill with his compatriot poised to take charge this weekend. Continue reading “Gerry Taggart endorses Stoke-bound Michael O’Neill as speculation intensifies”
In news that broke this lunchtime, Championship strugglers Stoke City have today sacked under-fire manager Nathan Jones after just nine months in charge. Despite successive wins in mid-October prompted suggestions of a resurgence, the Potters have endured a disastrous start this term: losing 10 of their opening 14 matches.
Continue reading “Stoke sack Nathan Jones after dismal start to season”
Read on for the EFL Previews ahead of this weekend’s action in the Staffordshire region, across the Championship, League One and Two… Continue reading “EFL Previews – Staffordshire Region”
Saturday will see Gary Rowett host his former employers, just nine months after being dismissed with Stoke 14th following eight wins in 26 league matches last season. Things have changed drastically since then… Continue reading “Millwall vs Stoke City Preview: Gary Rowett reunion, plenty at stake for both”
Stoke’s forgettable 1-0 defeat by fellow strugglers Huddersfield in midweek has pushed under-fire Nathan Jones toward further scrutiny. Their dismal Championship form continues, with the Potters now without a home victory in their last 11 games. Up next? League leaders Swansea. Continue reading “Swansea away next, Nathan Jones’ uncertain future continues”
Stoke assistant manager Paul Hart took media duties at the club’s stadium this afternoon, addressing questions before their crunch clash against Nottingham Forest on Friday evening: with the Potters still looking for a first win of the campaign. Continue reading “Paul Hart reveals Stoke eager for fortunes to change, ahead of Forest clash”
In the Premier League’s season-opener, Liverpool got off to a comfortable start against newly-promoted Norwich – cruising to a 4-1 home win with Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Divock Origi all on the scoresheet.
Continue reading “Liverpool 4-1 Norwich City: Reds cruise to comfortable win over naive Canaries”
Brighton completed an £20m swoop for Brentford’s Neal Maupay on a four-year deal this week and after two impressive Championship seasons, the former France under-21 international finally gets his chance centre-stage among England’s top sides. Continue reading “Why Brighton’s £20m Neal Maupay move makes perfect sense”
Tom Lawrence’s impressive brace – two goals in three minutes – was pivotal as Derby kicked off the new campaign with a 2-1 away win under new boss Phillip Cocu at the John Smith Stadium. Continue reading “Huddersfield 1-2 Derby County: Lawrence’s stunning brace kickstarts Cocu era”
In typical Eddie Howe fashion, Bournemouth have completed a shrewd move to sign Huddersfield midfielder Philip Billing for £15m – a significant quality boost ahead of the new campaign.
Continue reading “Bournemouth complete £15m signing of Huddersfield’s Philip Billing”
Youri Tielemans’ 83rd minute winner proved enough for Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester side to come through unscathed with a morale-boosting win in a tricky affair away against Stoke on Saturday evening. Continue reading “Stoke 1-2 Leicester City: Tielemans’ timely winner sinks Potters in drab affair”
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