Antonio Valencia takes down Dele Alli during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United on January 31, 2018
Manchester United face Tottenham Hotspur in FA Cup semi-finals
Manchester United face Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea take on Southampton in the FA Cup semi-finals.
Mar 18, 19:11
Southampton's Ryan Bertrand in action against Arsenal on May 10, 2017
Ryan Bertrand: 'Southampton commitment, intensity up since Mark Hughes arrival'
Ryan Bertrand admits that Mark Hughes's appointment as Southampton manager following Mauricio Pellegrino's dismissal has had a galvanising effect on the team.
Mar 18, 17:01
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Mark Hughes happy with Southampton "statement of intent" in FA Cup
Mark Hughes describes Southampton's FA Cup quarter-final win over Wigan Athletic as "a statement of intent".
Mar 18, 16:42
Sofiane Boufal and Gary Roberts in action during the FA Cup quarter-final between Wigan Athletic and Southampton on March 18, 2018
Southampton oust brave Wigan Athletic to reach FA Cup semi-finals
Southampton beat Wigan Athletic 2-0 at the DW Stadium in order to earn progression into the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Mar 18, 15:21
Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Team News: Nick Powell misses out on starting lineup for Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic boss Paul Joyce brings Gary Roberts into his starting lineup to face Southampton, while the Saints show two changes from their last outing.
Mar 18, 12:35
Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Live Commentary: Wigan Athletic 0-2 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's FA Cup coverage as Southampton book a place in the semi-finals after beating Wigan Athletic 2-0 at the DW Stadium.
Mar 18, 12:30
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Mark Hughes eager to leave his mark at Southampton
New Southampton manager Mark Hughes outlines his reasons for signing a short-term deal with the relegation-threatened club.
Mar 16, 18:40
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Southampton players have clean slate'
New manager Mark Hughes suggests that he will select his first Southampton starting lineup based on who has impressed him in training.
Mar 16, 15:58
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
This weekend's biggest games in world football
Sports Mole highlights the upcoming weekend's biggest, best and most important matches from all corners of the globe.
Mar 16, 07:00
Mark Hughes greets Antonio Conte during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Southampton boss Mark Hughes to receive survival bonus?
Mark Hughes will reportedly receive a significant survival bonus should he move the Saints away from the Premier League relegation zone.
Mar 15, 11:00
Mark Hughes 'smiles' before the match between Manchester City and Stoke City on March 8, 2017
Southampton appoint Mark Hughes as manager until end of season
Southampton confirm the appointment of former Stoke City boss Mark Hughes as manager until the end of the season.
Mar 14, 22:38
Dejected Stoke City manager Mark Hughes pictured on January 6, 2018
Matt Le Tissier: 'Mark Hughes fits in with Southampton vision'
Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier believes that Mark Hughes would be a "good appointment" for the struggling Premier League club.
Mar 14, 20:04
Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Mark Hughes 'in advanced talks to become new Southampton manager'
Former Stoke City boss Mark Hughes is reportedly in advanced talks to become Southampton's new manager.
Mar 14, 10:38
Mauricio Pellegrino observes the action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Watford on September 9, 2017
Mauricio Pellegrino: 'I accept Southampton exit'
Former head coach Mauricio Pellegrino says that he 'understands' why Southampton have made the decision to end his time at St Mary's.
Mar 13, 14:59
Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Mark Hughes 'favourite for Southampton job'
Former Stoke City boss Mark Hughes is reportedly the leading candidate to replace the sacked Mauricio Pellegrino as Southampton manager.
Mar 13, 09:54
Dejected Stoke City manager Mark Hughes pictured on January 6, 2018
Robbie Savage tips Mark Hughes to replace Mauricio Pellegrino at Southampton
Robbie Savage backs Mark Hughes to take over at Southampton following Mauricio Pellegrino's dismissal.
Mar 13, 00:08
Raheem Sterling celebrates with Kevin De Bruyne during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Preview:Stoke City vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Manchester City's top-flight trip to relegation-threatened Stoke City.
Mar 11, 11:42
Paul Lambert in charge of Aston Villa in February 2015
Paul Lambert: 'Stoke City have sleepwalked into relegation battle'
Boss Paul Lambert claims that Stoke City have 'sleepwalked' their way into a relegation battle after a poor first half of the season.
Feb 22, 15:19
Paul Lambert in charge of Aston Villa in February 2015
Paul Lambert delighted with Stoke City players
Stoke City head coach Paul Lambert says that he has been delighted with the effort shown by his players since his arrival at the bet365 Stadium.
Feb 22, 15:06
Paul Lambert in charge of Aston Villa in February 2015
Paul Lambert hails "fantastic" Stoke City win
New Stoke City manager Paul Lambert praises his side for a "fantastic" result after their 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town.
Jan 20, 18:24
Paul Lambert in charge of Aston Villa in February 2015
Stoke City complete Kostas Stafylidis deal
Stoke City confirm that they have completed the loan signing of Augsburg defender Kostas Stafylidis.
Jan 18, 13:54
Paul Lambert in charge of Aston Villa in February 2015
Stoke City 'in talks to sign Kostas Stafylidis on loan from Augsburg'
Stoke City are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Kostas Stafylidis from Augsburg on loan for the rest of the season.
Jan 17, 14:40
Paul Lambert in charge of Aston Villa in February 2015
Stoke City boss Paul Lambert staying positive despite Manchester United defeat
New Stoke City boss Paul Lambert says that he has taken a lot of positives from the club's 3-0 defeat to Manchester United on Monday night.
Jan 16, 16:27
Paul Lambert in charge of Aston Villa in February 2015
Paul Lambert: 'I don't care if I wasn't Stoke City's number-one target'
Paul Lambert claims that he does not care if he was not Stoke City's number-one choice to replace Mark Hughes at the bet365 Stadium.
Jan 16, 16:18
Paul Lambert in charge of Aston Villa in February 2015
Paul Lambert attracted to Stoke City's "stability"
New Stoke City boss Paul Lambert says that he was partly attracted to the job at the bet365 Stadium due to the club's "stability".
Jan 16, 16:08
Paul Lambert in charge of Aston Villa in February 2015
Paul Lambert 'to receive £1m survival bonus at Stoke City'
New Stoke City manager Paul Lambert will reportedly receive a £1m bonus if he keeps the Potters in the Premier League this season.
Jan 16, 14:46
Stoke City midfielder Darren Fletcher in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton
Stoke City's Darren Fletcher: 'Paul Lambert is a very good manager'
Stoke City captain Darren Fletcher describes Paul Lambert as a "very good manager" following the Scotsman's appointment.
Jan 15, 22:41
Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring the second during the Premier League game between Manchester United and West Ham United on August 13, 2017
Team News: Romelu Lukaku returns to Manchester United XI
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku returns to the starting lineup for the Premier League fixture with Stoke City.
Jan 15, 19:03
Paul Lambert in charge of Aston Villa in February 2015
Stoke City appoint Paul Lambert as new boss
Stoke City announce that they have appointed Paul Lambert as the club's new boss on a deal until 2020.
Jan 15, 11:33
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
Martin O'Neill 'turns down Stoke City approach'
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill reportedly turns down an approach from Stoke City to take over at the bet365 Stadium.
Jan 14, 20:25
Quique Sanchez Flores in charge of Espanyol in November 2016
Espanyol boss Quique Flores turns down move to Stoke City
Quique Flores indicates that he has decided to remain at Espanyol, rather than sign a long-term contract with Premier League side Stoke City.
Jan 13, 12:48
Quique Sanchez Flores in charge of Espanyol in November 2016
Quique Flores quiet on Stoke City job offer
Quique Flores admits to being "frustrated" by a lack of progress at Espanyol, but refuses to discuss recent links with the Stoke City managerial job.
Jan 12, 10:52
Quique Sanchez Flores and Odion Ighalo with their Manager and Player of the Month awards for December 2015
Quique Flores emerges as Stoke City's main managerial target?
Former Watford boss Quique Flores reportedly emerges as Stoke City's first choice to replace Mark Hughes in the dugout at the bet365 Stadium.
Jan 11, 17:18
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
Stoke City 'considering Quique Flores as Mark Hughes successor'
Stoke City are reportedly considering a swoop for former Watford boss Quique Flores as Mark Hughes's replacement.
Jan 10, 15:33
Slaven Bilic watches on during the Premier League game between West Ham United and Liverpool on May 14, 2017
Report: Slaven Bilic not in running for vacant Stoke City job
Slaven Bilic is reportedly no longer in contention to replace Mark Hughes as manager of Stoke City, with Martin O'Neill now the clear frontrunner.
Jan 10, 11:07
Dejected Stoke City manager Mark Hughes pictured on January 6, 2018
Joey Barton hits out at "terrible manager" Mark Hughes
Joey Barton hits out at former Stoke City boss Mark Hughes by describing him as "a terrible manager" and deeming him "awful" at Queens Park Rangers.
Jan 9, 19:48
A new picture of Gary Rowett, in charge of Birmingham City on November 30, 2016
Gary Rowett signs Derby County contract extension
Gary Rowett, linked with the vacant Stoke City managerial job, signs a contract extension with Derby County until 2021.
Jan 9, 18:20
Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Mark Hughes "very proud" of Stoke City achievements
Sacked Stoke City boss Mark Hughes backs the club to avoid relegation to the Championship, while also talking up his personal achievements at the bet365 Stadium.
Jan 9, 18:04
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
Stoke City bring in defender Moritz Bauer from Rubin Kazan
Moritz Bauer joins Stoke City from Rubin Kazan for an undisclosed fee, three days after Mark Hughes - the man who wanted to sign him - was given his marching orders.
Jan 9, 15:33
A new picture of Gary Rowett, in charge of Birmingham City on November 30, 2016
Derby County to offer Gary Rowett new deal?
Derby County are reportedly in talks to hand manager Gary Rowett a new deal with the club amid interest from Stoke City.
Jan 9, 12:41
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