Former heavyweight champion George Foreman notoriously named all five sons and one daughter after himself. As a footballing nation, England is not quite that bad. The fact remains you'll find a ridiculous number of Cities, Towns, Uniteds,…

Nathan Jones is a man under immense pressure. The Stoke City boss' payback victory over Leeds United on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup only temporarily soaked the tension. Bottom of the Championship, the Potters are winless after five…

After twenty-one years and ten permanent clubs, an evergreen Peter Crouch has taken the decision to hang up his playing boots for good.  Aged 38, the goals had started to dry up for the 6'6 striker, who ends on a mightily impressive tally…

When Stoke City signed Peter Etebo from Feirense, little did they know he would be Nigeria's star at the World Cup in Russia. Not many expected the 23-year-old to emerge Potters’ Player of the Season. His unpredictable nature will…

A new beginning arises for a familiar face we have known for many years. Stephen Ireland recently signed a one-year contract with Bolton Wanderers. So does this mean a fresh start? Or will his career repeat itself? We all know Ireland…

Tom Ince is settling in well at Stoke City. Finding a permanent home would be nice. The Potters are his ninth club. He won't turn 27 until January. Arriving from Huddersfield in July, the well-travelled winger took a few games to adjust…

Pundits had it down that Stoke City would run the Championship this season. But after nine matches the Potters find themselves hanging above the relegation zone. So where has it all gone wrong? Although we are only just over a month into the…

Some transfers have shocked us over the years, but one recent deal certainly made us check twice. Stoke City's Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has now been confirmed as a Paris Saint-Germain player. But how did this come about? Born in Hamburg,…

Senegalese international Badou Ndiaye has completed a season-long loan to his former club Galatasaray. Just seven months after leaving the Turkish giants for the Premier League football - his intentions to stay did not include playing…

Most Championship sides have two league games under their belt in the current season. This weekend, Preston North End have an opportunity. Recently relegated Stoke City visit Deepdale. The Lilywhites can take advantage of a struggling side.…

Certain factors impact negatively on a footballer’s progress. Poor fitness and limited playing time are common examples. Nothing clamps down on a player’s career like injuries, however. Ask Jack Wilshere. At 23, Kurt Zouma…

Following last season's disappointment, Stoke City is aiming to make amends. A few fresh faces have arrived this summer. On paper, the Potters look to have improved after suffering Premier League relegation three months ago. One or…

Stoke City is trying to regain hope after suffering Premier League relegation. Aiming to bounce back at the first attempt, Gary Rowett oversees the Potters' mission. The Englishman has already enlisted help, recruiting frontman Benik…

Gary Rowett completed his first press conference as Stoke City manager on Thursday. With both the Potters' fans and board demanding an immediate return to the Premier League, the 44-year-old is under huge pressure to deliver next season.  …

Now in charge of Stoke City, Gary Rowett is well aware of the challenge ahead. The Potters compensated Derby for his services to the tune of £1.8 million. What does the future hold for the new boss? Rowett began his managerial…