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Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews Stoke's FA Cup last-16 trip to Blackburn as Potters manager Mark Hughes faces a second of his former clubs in the space of three days.Feb 12, 17:46
Asmir Begovic in no hurry to renew contract
Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic reveals that he is in no hurry to renew his current deal with the Potters but concedes that he is happy at the club.Feb 6, 08:53
Team News: Stephen Ireland replaces injured Bojan Krkic
Stoke City replace the injured Bojan with Stephen Ireland for today's clash with Queens Park Rangers.Jan 31, 14:15
Preview:Stoke City vs. Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole previews Stoke's Premier League clash with QPR at the Britannia as the Hoops look for a first away win of the season against the Bojan-less Potters.Jan 29, 22:10
Stoke City ease past Rochdale
Stoke City book their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 win over Rochdale at Spotland.Jan 26, 21:52
Half-Time Report: Bojan Krkic stunner gives Stoke City lead against Rochdale
Bojan Krkic fires in a volley to give Stoke City a 1-0 lead in their FA Cup fourth-round tie against Rochdale.Jan 26, 20:47
Team News: Ryan Shawcross back for Stoke City against Rochdale
Ryan Shawcross is back from injury to start for Stoke City in their FA Cup tie against Rochdale.Jan 26, 19:11
Preview:Rochdale vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole looks ahead to Monday night's FA Cup fourth-round tie between League One's Rochdale and Premier League side Stoke City.Jan 23, 16:09
Jack Butland aims to replace Asmir Begovic
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland says that he is determined to play games for the club after returning from a loan spell with Derby County.Jan 16, 19:14
Stoke City break Wrexham hearts with late rally
Stoke City score three late goals to defeat non-league Wrexham 3-1 their FA Cup third round clash at the Britannia Stadium.Jan 4, 16:55
Team News: Jack Butland and Robert Huth given Stoke City starts
Jack Butland and Robert Huth are handed rare starts for Stoke's FA Cup third-round match against Conference Premier outfit Wrexham at the Britannia Stadium.Jan 4, 14:57
Preview:Stoke City vs. Wrexham
Sports Mole previews the FA Cup third-round tie between non-league Wrexham and hosting Stoke, who are 94 places above their opponents in England's football pyramid.Jan 2, 18:50
Preview:Leeds United vs. Derby County
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Championship clash between Leeds and top-of-the-table Derby County at Elland Road as the Rams look to move six points clear.Nov 27, 16:31
Craig Bryson's goal gives Derby County narrow win away at Watford
Craig Bryson score a late goal as table toppers Derby County beat Watford 2-1.Nov 22, 16:58
Half-Time Report: Jordan Ibe scores as Derby County lead Watford
Jordan Ibe gives league leaders Derby County the lead away at Watford.Nov 22, 15:50
Team News: Injured goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes misses out for Watford against Derby County
Watford goalkeeper Heurelo Gomes is ruled out of the home game with Derby County with tendonitis, in one of four changes.Nov 22, 14:44
Preview:Watford vs. Derby County
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's top-five clash between Watford and Championship leaders Derby at Vicarage Road.Nov 20, 22:05
Stoke City keeper Jack Butland extends Derby County loan
Jack Butland's loan at Derby County from Stoke City is extended by a week.Nov 18, 13:11
Paul Simpson: 'Lee Grant close to return for Derby County'
Derby County first-team coach Paul Simpson reveals that Lee Grant could be fit to play against Watford next Saturday.Nov 14, 05:41
England Under-21s see off Portugal counterparts
England's Under-21s beat their Portugal counterparts 3-1 in Thursday evening's friendly at Turf Moor, Burnley's Danny Ings scoring a brace on his home patch.Nov 13, 21:37
Team News: Two Burnley players start at Turf Moor for England Under-21s
Burnley's Michael Keane is in the starting XI for England's U21s against their Portugal counterparts at Turf Moor on Thursday, alongside Clarets teammate Danny Ings.Nov 13, 19:55
Derby County thrash Wolverhampton Wanderers to move top in Championship
Derby County climb to the top of the Championship table following a 5-0 thrashing over Wolverhampton Wanderers.Nov 8, 14:12
Live Commentary: Derby County 5-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers - as it happened
Find out how Derby County trounced Wolverhampton Wanderers 5-0 to go top of the Championship.Nov 8, 11:44
Callum Wilson, Marcus Bettinelli called up to England Under-21s squad
Gareth Southgate calls up Callum Wilson and Marcus Bettinelli to the England Under-21s side for the first time.Nov 6, 13:35
Derby County edge past Huddersfield Town to close gap at top
Derby County move within a point of the Championship leaders Watford with a 3-2 victory at home over Huddersfield Town.Nov 4, 21:45
Half-Time Report: Johnny Russell fires Derby County ahead in first-half stoppage time
Johnny Russell fires Derby County 2-1 ahead in first-half stoppage time in their Championship game at home to Huddersfield Town.Nov 4, 20:37
Derby County surrender top spot with late defeat at Brentford
Derby County fall off the top of the Championship table after losing 2-1 to Brentford at Griffin Park courtesy of a stoppage-time winner from Stuart Dallas.Nov 1, 16:58
Team News: Alan McCormack misses out for Brentford
Brentford are missing a few key players for their Championship meeting with table-topping Derby County.Nov 1, 14:22
Preview:Brentford vs. Derby County
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Championship clash between Brentford and leaders Derby County at Griffin Park.Oct 30, 14:42
James McClean strikes fire Wigan Athletic to victory over Derby County
Wigan Athletic come from behind to beat leaders Derby County 2-1 at the iPro Stadium in their Championship clash thanks to a brace from James McClean.Oct 25, 16:01
Half-Time Report: Late John Eustace strike fires Derby County ahead
John Eustace fires Derby County ahead on the stroke of half time to give them a 1-0 lead in their Championship clash against Wigan Athletic.Oct 25, 14:52
Preview:Derby County vs. Wigan Athletic
Sports Mole previews the Championship match between league leaders Derby County and Wigan Athletic, who are without a win in eight matches.Oct 23, 11:00
Derby County move top of the Championship with Blackpool win
Derby County move to the top of the Championship table with a 1-0 win over Blackpool thanks to a penalty strike from Chris Martin.Oct 21, 20:38
Half-Time Report: All square at Bloomfield Road between Blackpool, Derby County
Neither side can find a breakthrough in the first 45 minutes of the clash between Blackpool and Derby County at Bloomfield Road.Oct 21, 19:35
Team News: Jack Butland makes Derby County debut
Derby County boss Steve McClaren makes five changes to his side as he hands Jack Butland his debut for their Championship clash against Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.Oct 21, 18:37
Stoke City's Jack Butland pleased with Derby County switch
Jack Butland says that he is looking forward to playing regular football after joining Derby County on loan from Stoke City.Oct 21, 10:10
Stoke City defender Andy Wilkinson joins Millwall on loan
Millwall confirm the arrival of Stoke City defender Andy Wilkinson on a three-month loan deal.Oct 20, 15:33
Derby County sign Jack Butland on loan from Stoke City
Derby County sign goalkeeper Jack Butland on a 28-day loan from Stoke City.Oct 20, 15:04
Stoke City's Jack Butland, Andy Wilkinson to 'make Championship loan moves'
Stoke City duo Jack Butland and Andy Wilkinson reportedly agree to join Championship sides Derby County and Millwall respectively on loan.Oct 20, 11:16
England Under-21s down Croatia to book spot at 2015 Euro finals
Goals from Liam Moore and Will Hughes see England Under-21s beat Croatia 4-2 on aggregate and reach the 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.Oct 14, 17:50
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