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Video: Did Stoke City do well in the transfer window?
The Sports Mole Sofa rates Stoke City's business in the summer transfer window.Sep 4, 09:58
Peter Odemwingie confirms knee surgery
Stoke striker Peter Odemwingie confirms that he will miss much of the season after revealing plans to undergo knee surgery.Sep 2, 19:58
Oussama Assaidi joins Stoke City on loan from Liverpool
Stoke City sign Oussama Assaidi on a season-long loan from Liverpool.Sep 1, 21:39
Stoke City move for Scott Sinclair?
Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair is reportedly a transfer target of Stoke City.Sep 1, 13:36
On this day: Manchester City break British transfer record for Robinho
Six years ago today, Manchester City break the British transfer record to sign Robinho from Real Madrid.Sep 1, 08:50
Mark Hughes "delighted" for Mame Biram Diouf
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes admits that he is "delighted" that summer signing Mame Biram Diouf scored his first Premier League goal in the win over Man City.Aug 30, 17:27
Match Analysis: Manchester City 0-1 Stoke City
Sports Mole casts an analytical eye over Stoke City's 1-0 victory away at champions Manchester City.Aug 30, 16:17
Cole Stockton brace sinks Morecambe
Cole Stockton proved to be the hero for Tranmere Rovers as his brace steered the Wirral club past former League Two pacesetters Morecambe.Aug 30, 16:12
Half-Time Report: Mark Hughes gives Morecambe half-time lead
League Two leaders Morecambe lead 1-0 away to struggling Tranmere Rovers at half-time thanks to a header from captain Mark Hughes.Aug 30, 14:57
Team News: Sergio Aguero returns to Manchester City XI
Sergio Aguero returns to the Manchester City XI for this afternoon's Premier League clash with Stoke City, while Bacary Sagna starts in place of Pablo Zabaleta.Aug 30, 13:13
Live Commentary: Manchester City 0-1 Stoke City - as it happened
Find out how Stoke City caused a shock by winning away at Manchester City with Sports Mole's text updates.Aug 30, 13:01
Mark Hughes: 'Vincent Kompany is Manchester City's best signing'
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes feels that the best money Manchester City have ever spent was the £6m he used to buy Vincent Kompany when he was manager of the Citizens.Aug 30, 01:47
Mark Hughes anticipates ominous Manchester City trip
Mark Hughes admits that his Stoke team must be prepared for a "difficult afternoon" against Man City on Saturday.Aug 28, 18:23
Preview:Manchester City vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews Manchester City's Premier League clash with Stoke City as the defending champions look to continue their 100% start to their title defence.Aug 28, 16:05
Stoke City ease past Portsmouth into League Cup third round
Two goals from Jonathan Walters and a late Peter Crouch header send Stoke City into the League Cup third round at the expense of Portsmouth.Aug 27, 20:41
Mark Hughes: 'Victor Moses will be a regular for Stoke City'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes believes that Victor Moses just needs to be played regularly to find his best form.Aug 27, 01:55
Angel Di Maria: How to solve a problem like Manchester United
Sports Mole assesses Manchester United's move for Angel di Maria and why potentially the money may have been better spent elsewhere.Aug 25, 10:22
Mark Hughes: 'James Chester deserved red card'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes believes that Hull City midfielder James Chester deserved his red card in the 1-1 draw at the KC Stadium.Aug 24, 18:11
Match Analysis: Hull City 1-1 Stoke City
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League match between Hull City and Stoke City at the KC Stadium, where Ryan Shawcross struck late to snatch the Potters a draw.Aug 24, 15:20
Stoke City performance frustrates Mark Hughes
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes expresses his disappointment at the way that his side played in their 1-1 Premier League draw with Hull City at the KC Stadium.Aug 24, 15:09
Live Commentary: Hull City 1-1 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Premier League draw between Hull City and Stoke City at the KC Stadium.Aug 24, 11:30
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes expecting no more signings this summer
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes admits that he does not expect the club to sign more players before the transfer window shuts.Aug 24, 11:21
On this day: Chelsea's Gianluca Vialli scores four in Barnsley rout
Seventeen years ago today, Gianluca Vialli scores four goals as Chelsea thrash Barnsley 6-0 at Oakwell.Aug 24, 08:59
Mark Hughes: 'Playing away could benefit us'
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes believes that all the pressure will be on Hull City in their Premier League clash at the KC Stadium on Sunday.Aug 24, 04:44
Steve Bruce: 'We want to emulate Stoke City'
Hull City boss Steve Bruce admits that he wants to emulate Stoke City's success in the Premier League following the Potters' seven-season stay in the top flight.Aug 24, 03:44
Mark Hughes defends Peter Odemwingie, Geoff Cameron omission
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes insists that he was right to leave Peter Odemwingie and Geoff Cameron out of his squad for the team's opening match of the season.Aug 23, 11:15
Stoke City midfielder Stephen Ireland sidelined for two weeks
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes confirms that midfielder Stephen Ireland will be out of action for two weeks with a chest injury.Aug 23, 10:27
Mark Hughes: 'Asmir Begovic will not be leaving'
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes insists that keeper Asmir Begovic will not be leaving the club this season despite being linked with several top clubs across Europe.Aug 23, 01:38
Mark Hughes "not aware" of Aston Villa's Wilson Palacios interest
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that he is not aware of interest from Aston Villa for midfielder Wilson Palacios.Aug 22, 18:26
Preview:Hull City vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews the match at the KC Stadium between Hull City and Stoke City.Aug 22, 10:27
Victor Moses: 'I had other options'
Victor Moses reveals that 'a few other clubs' were interested in signing him before he decided to join Stoke City on a season-long loan deal.Aug 20, 14:29
Premier League opening day highlights
Sports Mole picks out some of the highlights and talking points from the opening day of the new Premier League season.Aug 17, 09:59
Mark Hughes: 'Stoke City summer spending complete'
Stoke manager Mark Hughes says that he is 'not expecting anything more' this summer in terms of new transfers following his side's opening-day defeat to Aston Villa.Aug 16, 18:27
Match Analysis: Stoke City 0-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole dissects this afternoon's Premier League match between Stoke City and Aston Villa, which saw the away side win 1-0. Aug 16, 16:50
Stephen Ireland "treated like a toy" at Aston Villa
Stephen Ireland admits that his time at Aston Villa was a "nightmare" and they treated him "like a toy" during his four-year spell at the club.Aug 16, 13:18
Live Commentary: Stoke City 0-1 Aston Villa - as it happened
Relive how Aston Villa recorded an opening-day away win at Stoke City, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.Aug 16, 13:02
Top five most memorable opening-day games
With the new Premier League season starting this afternoon, Sports Mole looks back at five of the most memorable opening-day matches in years gone by.Aug 16, 10:00
Mark Hughes wants Bojan Krkic patience
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says that new signing Bojan Krkic may need time to adapt to life in the Premier League.Aug 16, 01:30
Preview:Stoke City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the opening-day Premier League fixture between Midlands rivals Stoke City and Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium.Aug 14, 21:20
Fantasy Football advice: Week 1
Sports Mole's fantasy football advice returns with a closer look at the best players to pick and avoid for the opening weekend of the Premier League season.Aug 13, 15:48
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