IRELAND INTERNATIONAL JAMES McClean opened his account with Stoke City on Saturday afternoon, scoring the opening goal for his new club during a 2-0 win over Hull City.
The 29-year-old departed West Brom after three seasons at the end of July, but has endured a difficult start to life at the bet365 stadium.
The Potters drew back-to-back against Brentford and Preston in their first season back in the Championship since 2008, before losing 3-0 at home to Wigan on Wednesday night.
Gary Rowett’s side bounced back from their midweek defeat, where McClean was reportedly involved in a bust-up with team-mates at half-time, with the winger giving his side the lead at home to the Tigers on Saturday.
The 29-year-old capitalised on a poorly cleared corner crossed into the area, delivering a left-footed strike from outside the box which beat goalkeeper David Marshall.
McClean went on to pick up a yellow card before the interval for a late challenge on Dan Batty, with an own goal courtesy of defender Jordy de Wijs after half-time making sure of the three points — Stoke’s first win of the season.
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