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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Mark Hughes confirms talks with Peter Crouch over Stoke City future
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that he has held talks with Peter Crouch over the forward's future at the bet365 Stadium.Jan 7, 12:50
Mark Hughes: 'Bojan Krkic is long-term option at Stoke City'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes believes that forward Bojan Krkic is a "long-term option" at the bet365 Stadium, despite his recent lack of game time for the club.Jan 6, 15:43
Peter Crouch to earn new deal at Stoke City?
Stoke City are reportedly prepared to offer Peter Crouch a new contract after he scored twice over the Christmas and New Year period.Jan 5, 15:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Flee-grant.jpg "Lee Grant in action for Stoke City on October 2, 2016")
Stoke City sign goalkeeper Lee Grant from Derby County
Stoke City complete the £1.3m signing of 33-year-old goalkeeper Lee Grant from Derby County on a two-and-a-half-year contract.Jan 4, 16:16
Ryan Shawcross, Peter Crouch net in Stoke City win
Stoke City end a run of five games without success in the Premier League as they record a 2-0 win over Watford.Jan 3, 21:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fmark-hughes_1.JPG "Stoke City manager Mark Hughes watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016")
Live Commentary: Stoke City 2-0 Watford - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Stoke City's 2-0 victory over Watford in the Premier League.Jan 3, 19:00
Derby County 'accept £1.5m bid from Stoke City for goalkeeper Lee Grant'
Derby County reportedly accept a £1.5m offer from Stoke City for goalkeeper Lee Grant, who is currently on loan with the Potters.Jan 2, 12:01
Mark Hughes: 'We showed courage'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes praises his side's "courage" in their 4-2 defeat at league leaders Chelsea.Dec 31, 18:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fdiego-costa.JPG "Diego Costa of Chelsea in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on October 30, 2016")
Team News: Diego Costa, N'Golo Kante back for Chelsea
Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante return to the fold as Chelsea welcome Stoke City.Dec 31, 14:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte_2.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016")
Live Commentary: Chelsea 4-2 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's record-equalling 4-2 win over Stoke City - their 13th league victory on the spin.Dec 31, 14:00
Report: Bojan Krkic still wants Stoke City departure
A report claims that Bojan Krkic is unhappy at Stoke City and will seek a move away from the Britannia in the January transfer window.Dec 30, 16:38
Bojan Krkic 'given assurances over Stoke City future'
A report claims that Bojan Krkic will remain at Stoke City until at least next summer after being told that he still has a big part to play at the club.Dec 29, 14:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fmark-hughes.JPG "Stoke City manager Mark Hughes watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016")
Mark Hughes "disappointed" by sloppy Stoke City errors
Mark Hughes bemoans Stoke City's failure to maintain their impressive performance levels throughout their meeting with Liverpool, having seen his side fall to a 4-1 loss.Dec 27, 20:58
Live Commentary: Liverpool 4-1 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive Liverpool's 4-1 win over Stoke at Anfield as the hosts come from behind to move back into second in the Premier League table.Dec 27, 16:14
Mark Hughes: 'Liverpool can win Premier League title'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes believes that Liverpool are capable of winning the Premier League title for the first time ever this season.Dec 26, 22:59
Ibrahim Afellay in line for Stoke City return against Liverpool
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes reveals that Ibrahim Afellay could make his return from an eight-month injury absence against Liverpool at Anfield.Dec 22, 13:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fwilfried-bony.jpg "Wilfried Bony in action for Stoke City on September 10, 2016")
Report: Stoke City loanee Wilfried Bony weighing up Far East offers
Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony could cut short his Stoke City loan spell after reportedly being made the subject of bids from Chinese Super League clubs.Dec 18, 17:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fmark-hughes.JPG "Stoke City manager Mark Hughes watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the bet365 Stadium on November 19, 2016")
Mark Hughes: 'Jamie Vardy deserved red card'
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes rejects Leicester City's argument that Jamie Vardy should not have seen red in Saturday's 2-2 draw in the Premier League.Dec 17, 22:31
Mark Hughes: 'We were lacking spark and energy'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes admits that his side lacked "spark and energy" after they squandered a 2-0 lead to draw with 10-man Leicester City.Dec 17, 17:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fclaudio-ranieri.jpg "Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri yells instructions during his side's 1-0 win over Porto in Group G of the Champions League on September 27, 2016")
Daniel Amartey earns Leicester City a point
Ten-man Leicester City come from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Stoke City in Saturday's Premier League clash at the Britannia Stadium.Dec 17, 16:56
Team News: Kasper Schmeichel back for Leicester City
Kasper Schmeichel returns between the sticks for Leicester City's trip to Stoke City.Dec 17, 14:03
Mark Hughes: 'Derby County pricing Lee Grant out of Stoke City move'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that Derby County are asking for "too much money" for goalkeeper Lee Grant, who is currently on loan at the Potters.Dec 16, 10:27
Mark Hughes: 'Charlie Adam didn't intend Alexis Sanchez stamp'
Mark Hughes defends Charlie Adam over his supposed 'stamp' on Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez at the weekend, which he feels is not worthy of retrospective action.Dec 12, 21:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fbruno-martins-indi.JPG "Stoke City defender Bruno Martins Indi hugs a teammate during his side's 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on October 2, 2016")
Mark Hughes keen to keep Bruno Martins Indi at Stoke City
Mark Hughes admits that Stoke City want to keep loanee Bruno Martins Indi.Dec 11, 18:30
Mark Hughes praises Arsenal's "pace and power"
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes praises Arsenal after his side's 3-1 loss to the table-topping Gunners.Dec 10, 18:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fmesut-ozil.jpg "Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil in action during the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Arsenal top Premier League with win over Stoke City
Arsenal move top of the Premier League table with a 3-1 win over Stoke City at the Emirates Stadium.Dec 10, 16:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fhector-bellerin_1.jpg "Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin in action during his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2016")
Team News: Hector Bellerin back on Arsenal bench
Hector Bellerin returns to the Arsenal bench as they welcome Stoke City to the Emirates.Dec 10, 14:01
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes wants permanent deal for goalkeeper Lee Grant
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says that he wants to sign goalkeeper Lee Grant on a permanent deal when his loan from Derby County expires at the end of the season.Dec 9, 10:58
Real Betis 'remain interested in Stoke City defender Marc Muniesa'
Real Betis reportedly remain interested in Stoke City defender Marc Muniesa ahead of the January transfer window.Dec 8, 13:37
Mark Hughes talks up Stoke City's game management following win over Burnley
Stoke City coach Mark Hughes lauds the game management skills displayed by his side during their comfortable 2-0 home victory over Burnley in the Premier League.Dec 4, 11:35
Mark Hughes "delighted" for Marc Muniesa, Jonathan Walters
Mark Hughes says that Marc Muniesa was "exceptional" for Stoke City in their win over Burnley, while Jonathan Walters also made an impression during his rare start.Dec 3, 22:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fjoe-allen.jpg "Joe Allen in action for Stoke City on August 20, 2016")
Stoke City move into top half with win over Burnley
Stoke City strike twice in the first half to see off Burnley 2-0 in the Premier League.Dec 3, 17:07
Team News: Joe Allen on bench for Stoke City
Joe Allen returns to the Stoke City lineup but finds himself on the bench against Burnley.Dec 3, 14:12
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes: 'Xherdan Shaqiri is loving life at the club'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes hits back at Ottmar Hitzfeld's criticism by insisting that Xherdan Shaqiri is "loving" life at the club.Dec 2, 12:30
Mark Hughes praises referee's display against Watford
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes praises the performance of referee Bobby Madley during his side's 1-0 win over Watford on Sunday afternoon.Nov 28, 13:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fwalter-mazzarri_2.jpg "Watford manager Walter Mazzarri during the Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road on August 20, 2016")
Walter Mazzarri "very angry" with referee Bobby Madley
Walter Mazzarri reveals that he shook hands with Mark Hughes in the dressing room area post-match, having failed to do so at full time as he was so upset with the ref.Nov 27, 20:28
Mark Hughes slams "emotional" Walter Mazzarri for handshake snub
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes believes that foreign managers need reminding about post-match customs after Watford head coach Walter Mazzarri snubbed his handshake.Nov 27, 17:25
Charlie Adam: 'I pushed Valon Behrami in lead-up to Stoke City goal'
Charlie Adam admits that he unfairly "pushed" Valon Behrami out of the way in the lead-up to Stoke City's winning goal over Watford.Nov 27, 17:09
Team News: Watford make one change ahead of Stoke City clash
Watford boss Walter Mazzarri replaces Camilo Zuniga with Jose Holebas as the Hornets host Stoke City in Sunday's Premier League clash at Vicarage Road.Nov 27, 11:18
Stoke City prepare another bid for West Bromwich Albion's Saido Berahino?
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes is reportedly preparing another offer for West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino.Nov 26, 12:55
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