Billy McKinlay returns to David Moyes’ coaching setup at West Ham on a three-year deal after bringing the curtain down on his two-year spell at Stoke City where he worked as Michael O’Neill’s assistant manager Billy McKinlay has returned to West Ham to re-join David Moyes’ coaching team McKinlay spent seven months with Moyes during … Read more
Stoke City confirm midfielder John Obi Mikel has joined Al Kuwait SC… just WEEKS after former Chelsea star penned a contract extension with Championship side Stoke City activated option to extend John Obi Mikel’s deal at start of month He featured in 41 matches across all competitions for The Potters in 2020-21 But now the … Read more
Inter Miami defender Ryan Shawcross is sent off for grabbing DC United’s Joseph Mora by the NECK and hauling him down as David Beckham and Phil Neville’s nine-man side lose Nine-man Inter Miami fell to a third successive defeat against D.C. United David Beckham’s side were down to ten and 1-0 down with seven minutes … Read more
Roberto Mancini claims Wales are like STOKE because they are ‘physical’ and a ‘tough nut to crack’… but Italy boss concedes Gareth Bale and Co have the quality to cause a Euro 2020 upset in Rome in final group game By Reuters Published: 18:43 BST, 19 June 2021 | Updated: 18:43 BST, 19 June 2021 … Read more
Marco van Ginkel believes chances of Chelsea extending his contract is ‘not very big’ as FIFTH separate loan spell in seven years comes to an end Midfielder Marco van Ginkel does not hold much faith for his Chelsea future The outcast 28-year-old is currently out on loan at Dutch side PSV Eindhoven The Premier League side … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Lee Grant upset as Manchester United make U-turn over offer of a new one-year contract with veteran goalkeeper now set to leave at the end of the season Lee Grant was expected to sign a 12-month extension at Manchester United However, the Red Devils have decided to withdraw their offer to the 38-year-old He … Read more
THE CHAMPIONSHIP, LIVE: Follow Easter Monday’s 3pm action as Swansea aim to rekindle automatic promotion hopes and Wayne Rooney’s Derby continue bid to avoid relegation Swansea City have lost their last three games in the Championship Wayne Rooney’s Derby County started the day 19th in the Championship table There are eight Championship games kicking off … Read more
Wales forward Rabbi Matondo hit out at Instagram after he and his team-mate Ben Cabango were racially abused following their friendly win over Mexico on Saturday. Stoke City loanee Matondo and Swansea defender Cabango both started the 1-0 win at the Cardiff City stadium but were sent abusive messages on Instagram after the game. Matondo … Read more
Bayern Munich star Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting misses out on Cameroon call-up due embarrassing administrative error… after national team accidentally sent his email invite to THEMSELVES instead of him Bayern Munich star Eric Choupo-Moting was a shoo-in for a Cameroon call-up He didn’t receive an invitation, and now the real reason has been revealed It appears … Read more
Former Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross has opened up on the infamous story involving the pig’s head that found its way into Kenwyne Jones’s locker. Ex-striker Jones was left shocked in 2013 when he returned to his locker at Stoke’s training ground and discovered it had been broken into and found a bloody pig’s head wrapped … Read more
Another weekend of drama and another full inbox for PETER CROUCH to wade through. We’ve seen Callum Hudson-Odoi ruthlessly brought off by Thomas Tuchel, and another Erling Haaland masterclass. Lots for Sportsmail’s resident columnist to digest, from empty stadiums to a potential player of the year, but the first place to start is Anfield… Peter … Read more
Stoke City confirm departure of club stalwart Ryan Shawcross after 14 years as 33-year-old closes in on move to David Beckham’s Inter Miami Stoke City confirm that Ryan Shawcross has left the club by mutual consent Shawcross leaves after 14 years with move to David Beckham’s Inter Miami close The 33-year-old defender spent 14 years … Read more
STOKE CITY: (4-2-3-1) Gunn; Smith, Souttar, Batth, Fox (Tymon 37); Thompson (Clucas 77), Allen (Cousins 89); Brown, Powell, McClean (Clarke 77); Fletcher (Mikel 89) SUBS NOT USED: Vokes, Chester, Oakley-Boothe, Bursik GOALS: Fletcher (83) BOOKINGS: None COACH: Michael O’Neill SHEFF WEDNESDAY: (3-5-2) Westwood; Harris, Lees, Dunkley (Pelupessy 65); Urhoghide (Windass 88), Reach, Shaw, Hutchinson, Bannan; Paterson, Rhodes (Kachunga 66) SUBS NOT USED: Palmer, Borner, … Read more