O’Neill joining hands with this 22-year-old Northern Irish star could steer Stoke to safety

Why Jordan Thompson could be a good signing for Stoke City According to Stoke Sentinel, new Stoke City manager Michael O’Neill could be looking at Blackpool and Northern Irish midfielder Jordan Thompson as a potential option to bolster his squad during the mid-season trading period in January.  The report doesn’t reveal whether the Potters are … Read more

West Ham signing this proven 26-year-old English star would solve a crucial problem

Jack Butland during his time at Stoke. (Getty Images)

Why Jack Butland would be a smart signing for West Ham in January West Ham have struggled for form since the last month or so, which has piled the pressure on manager Manuel Pellegrini. The Hammers boss will be hoping to relieve the pressure by getting his team back to winning ways in the coming … Read more

Stoke City raiding rivals for this 287-game veteran would be effective to solve defensive crisis

Why Stoke City should move for George Friend in January According to Hartlepool Mail (h/t The Northern Echo), Stoke City have been credited with an interest in Middlesbrough full-back George Friend, with new manager Michael O’Neill keen to bolster his backline during the mid-season trading period.  The 32-year-old left-back is among a group of six … Read more

Enough is enough: It’s time for Stoke to part ways with their £14m star and here’s why

Why Stoke City should cash in on Badou Ndiaye amidst Turkish links According to Stoke Sentinel, Stoke City midfielder Badou Ndiaye has been linked with a permanent move back to Galatasaray, having spent the entirety of the previous campaign on loan with the Turkish giants.  The 29-year-old, who came through the door at the Bet365 … Read more

Bright future ahead – Stoke City handing a new deal to this promising 20-year-old is a fantastic move and here’s why

Why Stoke City have struck gold with a new deal for Tom Edwards According to The Sentinel, Stoke City starlet Tom Edwards has committed his long-term future to the Potters by putting pen to paper on a new four-and-a-half-year deal until the summer of 2024.  The 20-year-old right-back had a contract at the bet 365 … Read more

Stoke City must not think twice about sacking Nathan Jones and appointing this pragmatic 56-year-old

West Ham manager David Moyes all smiles. (Getty Images)

Why Stoke City should replace Nathan Jones with David Moyes According to Stoke-on-Trent Live, Stoke City have drawn up a four-man shortlist to take over at the helm of affairs should they choose to part ways with current manager Nathan Jones, who is currently under scrutiny following the Potters’ nightmarish start to the season.  Stoke … Read more

Tottenham targetting these 2 goalkeeping gems in January would help Poch replace Hugo Lloris – Agreed?

Two Hugo Lloris replacements Tottenham should target in January Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris doesn’t expect to finish his career at the club and has said he would be open to a possible move to Major League Soccer. The Frenchman, 32, joined Tottenham in the summer of 2012 from Lyon and has established himself as one … Read more

Newcastle United signing this energetic 28-year-old in January would massively revamp their midfield

Why Newcastle United should go for Badou Ndiaye in January Back in June 2018, a report from the Chronicle had claimed that Newcastle United were interested in signing Stoke City’s Badou Ndiaye. Badou Ndiaye, 28, is a powerful and energetic midfielder who forged a reputation as a reliable goal-scorer in Turkey; however, he has failed … Read more

Stoke City would strike gold by parting ways with Nathan Jones and appointing this 60-year-old tactician instead

Chris Hughton

Why Stoke City should replace Nathan Jones with Chris Hughton According to the Mirror, Stoke City have set their sights on appointing Chris Hughton as the new manager if they decide to part company with Nathan Jones.  Hughton is currently without a job after being sacked by Brighton and Hove Albion earlier in the summer, … Read more

Norwich City raiding Championship outfit to sign this 26-year-old Englishman would be a massive coup

Jack Butland got relegated with Stoke City from the Premier League in 2018. (Getty Images)

Why Jack Butland would be a good signing for Norwich City According to a report from the Sun, Norwich City are planning a January raid on Stoke City for their star goalkeeper, Jack Butland. The England international, 26, failed to land a return to the Premier League this summer. But he’ll be desperate to secure … Read more