Republic of Ireland's James McClean comes on as a substitute against Luxembourg on March 27, 2021
James McClean: 'We showed positive signs against Qatar'
Ireland launched their World Cup qualifying campaign with back-to-back defeats.
Mar 31, 10:17
 Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny after the match on March 27, 2021
Stephen Kenny hits back at critics as Ireland draw with Qatar
The new manager is yet to win after 11 matches in charge.
Mar 30, 22:59
 Qatar's Mohammed Muntari celebrates scoring their first goal against Ireland on March 30, 2021
Qatar 1-1 Ireland: Stephen Kenny's winless run goes on
Ireland had to make do with a draw against the World Cup hosts despite James McClean's early goal.
Mar 30, 21:02
 Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny after the match on March 27, 2021
Preview:Qatar vs. Republic of Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
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Mar 28, 13:09
 Luxembourg's Gerson Rodrigues celebrates scoring their first goal on March 27, 2021
Ireland 0-1 Luxembourg: Stephen Kenny's men embarrassed at home
Gerson Rodrigues scored the only goal of the game in Dublin.
Mar 27, 22:16
 Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael pictured in October 2020
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Feb 22, 12:30
 James McClean pictures for Stoke in November 2019
James McClean's wife Erin says her family live in fear
Erin James McClean said she panics when her husband plays away games.
Feb 17, 14:01
 James McClean pictures for Stoke in November 2019
Stoke vow to help bring perpetrators to justice after James McClean abuse
James McClean and his wife have revealed the full extent of the abuse they have been subjected to down the years in separate posts on social media.
Feb 16, 12:48
 James McClean pictures for Stoke in November 2019
James McClean supported by FAI after wife reveals gun threat
FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill issued a statement on Monday evening condemning abuse James McClean has received on social media.
Feb 15, 22:34
 Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020
Preview:Stoke City vs. Sheffield Wednesday - prediction, team news, lineups
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Feb 14, 12:20
 Reading manager Veljko Paunovic pictured in December 2020
Veljko Paunovic keen to keep the pressure off Reading's shoulders
The Royals, who sit fourth in the Championship table, face second-placed Brentford next.
Feb 6, 18:11
 Stoke City's Joe Allen in action with Reading's Josh Laurent on February 6, 2021
Stoke and Reading share the spoils in dull affair
The Potters enjoyed plenty of possession against the play-off chasing Royals but lacked any cutting edge.
Feb 6, 17:38
 Tyrese Campbell shoots for Stoke City against Reading in the Championship on November 7, 2020
Preview:Stoke City vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
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Feb 4, 17:47
 Huddersfield Town's Juninho Bacuna in action with Stoke City's John Obi Mikel on January 30, 2021
Huddersfield and Stoke remain winless in 2021 after entertaining draw
Rhys Norrington-Davies was sent off for the visitors.
Jan 30, 17:53
 Watford's Troy Deeney in action with Stoke City's Nathan Collins in the Championship on January 22, 2021
Troy Deeney inspires Watford to victory at Stoke
The Hornets moved up to third with a hard-fought away win.
Jan 22, 22:09
 Watford manager Xisco Munoz pictured on January 2, 2021
Preview:Stoke City vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
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Jan 20, 12:15
 Rotherham United manager Paul Warne pictured on January 16, 2021
Paul Warne hails "amazing" Rotherham after Stoke thriller
The Millers led twice but had to settle for a point as the game ended 3-3.
Jan 19, 22:44
 Stoke City's Nick Powell celebrates scoring against Rotherham United on January 19, 2021
Paul Warne's 200th Rotherham game ends in six-goal draw with Stoke
The Millers twice led before Nick Powell equalised to earn the visitors a 3-3 draw.
Jan 19, 22:03
 Leicester City's Marc Albrighton celebrates scoring their second goal with Timothy Castagne and Dennis Praet on January 9, 2021
Impressive Leicester put four past Stoke to progress in FA Cup
Brendan Rodgers' side progressed with goals from James Justin, Marc Albrighton, Ayoze Perez and Harvey Barnes.
Jan 9, 17:18
 Stoke City's Morgan Fox in action with Cardiff City's Harry Wilson in the Championship on December 8, 2020
Cardiff come from behind to beat Stoke
The Potters were leading 1-0 when Vokes failed to score from 12 yards.
Dec 8, 22:04
 Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020
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Nov 30, 14:00
 General view of Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough Stadium taken August 2018
Tony Pulis sees Sheffield Wednesday take a point against former club Stoke
Tony Pulis, who was facing his former club, picked up a point in his first home game as Owls boss.
Nov 28, 17:23
 Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020
Preview:Stoke City vs. Huddersfield Town - prediction, team news, lineups
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Nov 19, 12:15
 Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane pictured in June 2020
Conor Hourihane opens up on personal coronavirus struggles
The midfielder admits the pandemic is preying on players' minds.
Nov 18, 00:02
 Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale in action against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on November 1, 2020
Gareth Bale admits coronavirus fears following Ireland cases
Republic of Ireland pair Matt Doherty and James McClean tested positive after their 1-0 defeat in Cardiff on Sunday.
Nov 17, 14:49
 Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on November 15, 2020
Stephen Kenny sympathetic towards Covid-positive players rather than clubs
Ireland have lost four players to positive tests this month.
Nov 17, 13:37
 Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on November 15, 2020
Ireland report no further coronavirus cases ahead of Bulgaria showdown
Tottenham defender Matt Doherty and Stoke midfielder james James McClean are self-isolating following their positive tests.
Nov 17, 10:55
 Republic of Ireland's Matthew Doherty is consoled by Robbie Brady and Shane Long following the Euro 2020 qualification playoff defeat to Slovakia on October 8, 2020
Preview:Republic of Ireland vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
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Nov 16, 23:12
 Mohamed Elneny pictured for Arsenal in October 2020
Mohamed Elneny tests positive as Premier League records 16 coronavirus cases
The league recorded 16 positive tests this week, not including those who tested positive while on international duty
Nov 16, 22:09
 Wales' David Brooks scores against the Republic of Ireland in the UEFA Nations League on November 15, 2020
Wales insist Finland preparations are unaffected by Ireland coronavirus cases
FAW say plans for Finland match 'unaffected' by two Republic of Ireland players testing positive for coronavirus after Sunday's game in Cardiff.
Nov 16, 15:55
 Republic of Ireland midfielder James McClean reacts after being sent off against Wales in the Nations League on October 11, 2020
Ireland's Matt Doherty and James McClean test positive for coronavirus
Manager Stephen Kenny has been hit by a series of withdrawals.
Nov 16, 14:59
 Wales' David Brooks scores against the Republic of Ireland in the UEFA Nations League on November 15, 2020
David Brooks scores only goal of the game as Wales overcome the Republic of Ireland
David Brooks headed home from close-range for his second Wales goal.
Nov 15, 19:41
 Rotherham United manager Paul Warne pictured on September 12, 2020
Preview:Rotherham United vs. Luton Town - prediction, team news, lineups
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Nov 2, 20:45
 New Watford boss Vladimir Ivic on September 11, 2020
Preview:Watford vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
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Nov 2, 18:00
 Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured on July 4, 2020
Michael O'Neill: 'Stoke are moving in the right direction'
James McClean scored the winner after Rotherham failed to deal with Angus Gunn's goal-kick on 27 minutes.
Oct 31, 18:10
 James McClean pictures for Stoke in November 2019
James McClean hits winner as Stoke overcome Rotherham
James McClean lobbed Jamal Blackman from the edge of the box.
Oct 31, 17:09
 Swansea City's Jay Fulton celebrates with teammates after scoring againt Stoke City in the Championship on October 27, 2020
Swansea climb to second following comfortable victory over Stoke
Jay Fulton and Kasey Palmer score either side of the break.
Oct 27, 22:39
 Swansea City manager Steve Cooper pictured on June 27 2020
Preview:Swansea City vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
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Oct 25, 12:00
 Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured on July 4, 2020
Stoke boss Michael O'Neill: 'We made life difficult for ourselves'
Brentford launched a late fightback with Marcus Forss scoring twice but Stoke held on to win 3-2.
Oct 24, 17:23
 Stoke City's Tyrese Campbell celebrates with teammates after scoring against Brentford in the Championship on October 24, 2020
Stoke City weather late Brentford storm to edge five-goal thriller
Marcus Forss pulled two goals back for the Bees but Stoke held on.
Oct 24, 16:18
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