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Mark Hughes: "Referee needs to look at his performance"
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes urges referee Martin Atkinson to look at his performance in his side's 5-1 defeat to Newcastle United on Boxing Day.Dec 27, 09:24
Alan Pardew delighted by "clinical" Newcastle United
Alan Pardew says that Newcastle United were "clinical" in beating Stoke City at St James' Park yesterday afternoon.Dec 27, 05:58
Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic facing six-week layoff
Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic could miss up to six weeks after breaking his finger during training on Christmas Day.Dec 27, 05:10
Match Analysis: Newcastle United 5-1 Stoke City
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Newcastle and Stoke at St James' Park, where the visitors had two men sent off in the first half.Dec 26, 18:35
Mark Hughes "dumbfounded" by referee's performance
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that he was left "dumbfounded" by referee Martin Atkinson's performance after the official reduced the Potters to nine men.Dec 26, 18:19
Newcastle United thrash nine-man Stoke City
Newcastle United put five goals past a nine-man Stoke City side in their Premier League encounter on Boxing Day.Dec 26, 17:06
Half-Time Report: Newcastle United level with nine-man Stoke City
Newcastle United are drawing 1-1 at half time with a nine-man Stoke City side in the Premier League.Dec 26, 15:51
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 5-1 Stoke City - as it happened
Read how Newcastle United thrashed nine-man Stoke City in an action-packed affair at St James' Park, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text coverage.Dec 26, 14:05
Geoff Cameron impressed by Mark Hughes
Stoke City defender Geoff Cameron reveals that he enjoys the team's style of football following Mark Hughes's arrival at the club.Dec 24, 17:17
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews the Boxing Day clash between two in-form sides as Newcastle host Stoke at St James' Park.Dec 24, 16:14
On this day: Manchester United slump to Leeds United loss
Eighteen years ago today, Leeds United record a 3-1 victory over rivals Manchester United at Elland Road.Dec 24, 09:55
Mark Hughes: 'Oussama Assaidi will return to Liverpool'
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes admits that Oussama Assaidi is likely to rejoin Liverpool once his season-long loan deal at the club is over.Dec 22, 14:47
Mark Hughes: 'Peter Crouch going nowhere'
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes insists that Peter Crouch will not be sold by the club during the January transfer window.Dec 22, 12:14
Stoke City's Mark Hughes hails "big win" against Aston Villa
Mark Hughes is pleased with Stoke City's 2-1 home victory over Aston Villa and is happy with their position in the Premier League table.Dec 21, 21:51
Mark Hughes: "We are going in the right direction"
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes feels that his side are heading in the "right direction" following their win over Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium.Dec 21, 18:41
Match Analysis: Stoke City 2-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Stoke City and Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium.Dec 21, 17:55
Team News: Christian Benteke, Gabriel Agbonlahor out for Aston Villa
Aston Villa are without Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor for their trip to face Stoke City.Dec 21, 14:58
Live Commentary: Stoke City 2-1 Aston Villa - as it happened
Read how Stoke City climbed into the top half of the Premier League with a 2-0 home win over Aston Villa, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage.Dec 21, 14:05
Paul Lambert: 'Britannia Stadium still a fortress'
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert insists that Stoke City is still a daunting place to visit despite the managerial change from Tony Pulis to Mark Hughes.Dec 20, 20:10
Mark Hughes wants permanent Stephen Ireland move
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes wants Stephen Ireland to make his loan move permanent at the end of the season when his contract with Aston Villa expires.Dec 20, 17:30
Mark Hughes wants Stoke City to bounce back from Cup defeat
Mark Hughes is hopeful that Stoke City can get back to winning ways against Aston Villa this weekend.Dec 20, 15:53
Mark Hughes: 'Late fitness test for Ryan Shawcross'
Mark Hughes admits that Ryan Shawcross might not be fit to face Aston Villa.Dec 20, 14:11
Stoke City linked with Ivica Olic
Reports suggest that Stoke City and Hamburg are battling for Ivica Olic, who is out of contract in the summer.Dec 20, 03:15
On this day: Mark Hughes sacked after Manchester City beat Sunderland
On this day in 2009, Mark Hughes was sacked as Manchester City manager, despite witnessing his side record a 4-3 victory over Sunderland.Dec 19, 10:01
Stoke City's Mark Hughes: Manchester United "deserved" to win
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes admits that Manchester United were the better team in their League Cup quarter-final tie.Dec 18, 22:51
Match Analysis: Stoke City 0-2 Manchester United
Sports Mole dissects the action as Manchester United book their spot in the semi-finals of the League Cup with a 2-1 win over Stoke City.Dec 18, 22:12
Team News: Three changes for Manchester United
Manchester United make three changes to their starting lineup for tonight's League Cup quarter-final against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.Dec 18, 18:54
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes: 'Home support crucial against Manchester United'
Stoke manager Mark Hughes admits that Manchester United are the favourites ahead of the quarter-final Capital One Cup tie, but insists his side can come out on top.Dec 18, 13:08
Mark Hughes: 'Adnan Januzaj must toughen up to succeed'
Mark Hughes says that Adnan Januzaj needs to toughen up ahead of Manchester United's visit to Stoke City in the Capital One Cup.Dec 18, 07:12
Mark Hughes eyes League Cup upset
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes is confident that his side cause an upset when they face Manchester United in the League Cup quarter-finals.Dec 17, 15:07
Sunderland vs. Chelsea: Top five previous meetings
Ahead of their League Cup quarter-final tonight, Sports Mole looks back on five of the best encounters between Sunderland and Chelsea.Dec 17, 11:18
On this day: Nottingham Forest end Manchester United's unbeaten home record
Nineteen years ago today, Nottingham Forest ceased Manchester United's 15-match unbeaten record at Old Trafford.Dec 17, 10:07
Peter Crouch predicts top-half finish for Stoke City
Peter Crouch is confident that Stoke City can secure a top-half finish in the Premier League this season.Dec 15, 13:35
Have Stoke City evolved under Mark Hughes?
Sports Mole assesses the changes that have occurred at Stoke City since Mark Hughes replaced Tony Pulis as manager in May.Dec 15, 10:29
Stoke City's Mark Hughes "pleased" with Hull City draw
Mark Hughes says that he is "pleased" with Stoke City's goalless draw at Hull City in the Premier League on Saturday.Dec 14, 20:30
Match Analysis: Hull City 0-0 Stoke City
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Hull City's 0-0 draw at home to Stoke City in the Premier League.Dec 14, 20:00
Hull City, Stoke City play out goalless draw at the KC Stadium
It finishes goalless as Hull City welcome Stoke City to the KC Stadium.Dec 14, 19:22
Ryan Shawcross: 'Mark Hughes's style of play can help my England chances'
Ryan Shawcross believes that Mark Hughes's style of play is beneficial to his aim of making the England squad.Dec 14, 00:50
Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic doubtful for Hull City clash
Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is suffering from a thigh injury ahead of Sunday's trip to Hull City.Dec 13, 03:39
Report: Tony Pulis wants Peter Crouch at Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis is reportedly keen to be reunited with Stoke City forward Peter Crouch.Dec 11, 00:22
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