Stoke head coach Narcis Pelach has thanked the club’s hierarchy for taking the “very brave” decision to appoint him.The Spaniard replaced Steven Schumacher in September and has not looked back since.His side gained another valuable point in a 1-1 draw against Millwall, with another set-piece header from Ben Gibson cancelling out Josh Coburn’s opener.Pelach said he decided...Full Story »

Millwall’s four-game winning run in the Championship came to an end after a 1-1 draw away to Stoke.Neil Harris’ men, who had won their last four matches 1-0, took the lead at the end of the first half when Josh Coburn tapped in from close range.The Potters, who had gained six points in league action over a four-day period this week, made their feelings known when they were denied a p...Full Story »

Stoke boss Narcis Pelach praised Viktor Johansson after his stand-out performance in the Potters’ 2-0 win at Blackburn but has told the Swedish goalkeeper he still wants more from him.Second-half goals from Million Manhoef and Tom Cannon delivered Stoke’s first away league win since August, but Johansson was the man of the match after making a string of superb second-half saves, high...Full Story »

Stoke goalkeeper Viktor Johansson was the star of the show as the Potters ended their away day woes with a 2-0 win at Blackburn.Stoke made the trip north without a win or a goal in any of their last four league games on the road but soaked up first-half pressure from Rovers before Million Manhoef struck just before the hour.Before Tom Cannon sealed it from the spot in the 85th minute, Johansson ...Full Story »

Narcis Pelach’s focus on set-pieces paid off as Ben Gibson’s late header secured Stoke a 2-1 win against Derby.Stoke led through an early Tom Cannon penalty before a mix-up between Gibson and goalkeeper Viktor Johansson saw the visitors level midway through the second half.But skipper Gibson headed in from a corner in the 82nd minute to earn Pelach just a second Championship win sinc...Full Story »

Ben Gibson headed in a late winner as Stoke beat Derby 2-1 in the Championship.The Potters went into the lead early on through Tom Cannon’s ninth-minute penalty after he was taken down by Jacob Widell Zetterstrom.Derby, somewhat against the run of play, levelled things up in bizarre fashion after Gibson’s header beat his own goalkeeper Viktor Johansson, who got the last touch as the ...Full Story »

James Bree struck a late winner as Premier League strugglers Southampton survived a major scare by scraping into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Championship side Stoke.Goals from Potters pair Ashley Phillips and Tom Cannon threatened to force a penalty shoot-out after Saints blew a two-goal lead following Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ header and Adam Armstrong&rs...Full Story »

Manager Chris Wilder reflected on a highly-emotional afternoon which saw tributes paid to former player George Baldock as Sheffield United beat Stoke 2-0 at Bramall Lane.Goals either side of the break from Kieffer Moore and Tyrese Campbell gave the home side victory following back-to-back defeats.David Bowie’s ‘Starman’ – the song associated with Baldock – was playe...Full Story »

Nahki Wells struck a quick-fire double as Bristol City came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Stoke.Lewis Koumas and Andrew Moran had put the Potters 2-0 up inside the opening quarter-of-an-hour before a brace from Wells inside three minutes early in the second half hauled the Robins level.The draw extended Bristol City’s unbeaten run to six matches as they continued to be without head co...Full Story »

Narcis Pelach was happy to take a point as Stoke drew 1-1 with his former club Norwich.The Spaniard left his position as first-team coach at Carrow Road last month to take up the top job at Stoke after Steven Schumacher was relieved of his duties.Ante Crnac opened his account for the Canaries after his summer move from Rakow Czestochowa before Million Manhoef pulled the Potters level in a chaoti...Full Story »

Swansea and Stoke had to settle for a point apiece after playing out an entertaining goalless draw at Swansea.com Stadium.Stoke had arrived in Wales on the back of a 6-1 midweek demolition of Portsmouth, which had given new boss Narcis Pelach his first win since taking charge last month.Luke Williams’ Swansea also had an unbeaten home run in the Championship this season to defend, and they...Full Story »

Tom Cannon scored four goals as Stoke thrashed Portsmouth 6-1 to give new boss Narcis Pelach an emphatic first Championship win as Potters boss.The on-loan Leicester striker had not previously scored in the league since his double for the Foxes on New Year’s Day.But he netted his first two goals for the club and Sam Gallagher also opened his account as City led 3-1 at half-time.And, as Cit...Full Story »

Michael Carrick thinks exciting winger Ben Doak has shown how determined he is to develop at Middlesbrough after helping to secure a 2-0 win over Stoke at the Riverside.Middlesbrough moved up to eighth in the Championship with the victory that started with Doak’s first goal for Boro.The 18-year-old, making his first start since arriving on loan from Liverpool, pounced to convert from close...Full Story »

Liverpool teenager Ben Doak’s first goal for Middlesbrough helped to earn a 2-0 win over Stoke at the Riverside Stadium.The Scotland international’s first start since moving on loan from Anfield was capped with a predatory finish in the 34th minute, despite claims for offside, to put Boro on track for making amends for a 5-0 drubbing in the Carabao Cup here to the Potters in August.A...Full Story »

Hull came from behind to earn their first victory of the season with a 3-1 win over Stoke at the Bet365 Stadium.Ben Wilmot put the Potters in front in Narcis Pelach’s first game in charge before three goals in 17 minutes gave Tim Walter his first win as Hull boss.Kasey Palmer nodded in the equaliser on his first Tigers start, following up after his penalty had been saved by Viktor Johansso...Full Story »

Stoke’s Carabao Cup penalty shoot-out win over League Two Fleetwood was caretaker boss Ryan Shawcross’ “best day in football”.The former Potters captain was thrust into the hotseat after Steven Schumacher was sacked on Monday.Michael Rose headed the Championship hosts in front before Rhys Bennett forced penalties with a late leveller.Viktor Johansson was the hero as he sa...Full Story »

Goalkeeper Viktor Johansson was the hero as Stoke started life after Steven Schumacher with a 2-1 penalty shoot-out victory over Fleetwood in the Carabao Cup.The League Two visitors were bidding to reach the fourth round of the competition for the first time in their history.Charlie Adam’s side forced a shoot-out as Rhys Bennett cancelled out Michael Rose’s header in stoppage time at...Full Story »

Oxford boss Des Buckingham saluted his players after they saw off Stoke 1-0 thanks to Idris El Mizouni’s strike shortly after half-time.It has been a perfect start to life at the Kassam Stadium since the U’s returned to the Championship, as they have now won all three home games so far this term.Norwich and Preston have already been beaten on home turf, and now Stoke were second best...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher admitted he was pleased with Stoke’s start to the season following Saturday’s narrow 1-0 Championship win at former club Plymouth.Dutch forward Million Manhoef scored an all-important 83rd-minute winner after being denied by a string of Conor Hazard saves until then.“It was big three points that we needed,” admitted the Stoke boss.“I am drained. Fo...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher returned to former club Plymouth for the first time since becoming Stoke manager and departed with a narrow 1-0 Championship win.Dutch attacker Million Manhoef’s persistence was rewarded in the 83rd minute with the winning goal, fired in low from the right edge of the penalty area.In a frenetic opening half, Morgan Whittaker proved a thorn in Stoke’s side. The attac...Full Story »