# Stoke City

Last year

2022

# change of scenery

Ireland U21 international seals Stoke move

Gavin Kilkenny has left Premier League side Bournemouth in a loan deal.

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Jul 2nd 2022, 9:44 PM

# Loan Ranger

Dundalk sign Lewis Macari - grandson of Lou Macari - on six-month loan from Stoke

Defender will wear the number two at Oriel Park.

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Feb 8th 2022, 4:50 PM

# Wave Goodbye

17 years on from joining the club, Chelsea's forgotten man finally set to leave

Stoke are leading the race for Lewis Baker.

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Jan 12th 2022, 8:22 AM

All time

# Article of Raith

Ireland U21 striker bidding to cause an 'unbelievable' upset at Celtic Park

Cork youngster Ethon Varian is set to play for Raith Rovers in tomorrow’s Scottish League Cup quarter-final.

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Sep 22nd 2021, 6:39 PM

# Reaction

Michael O’Neill supports backroom team as ex-Ireland international Delap one of 3 coaches sent off in late melee

Tommy Smith had been shown a straight red card in the 85th minute for a lunge on Claudio Gomes.

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Sep 15th 2021, 11:13 PM

# Unacceptable

Wigan write letter to rival clubs over abuse of James McClean

The Ireland international re-joined the Latics from Stoke last week.

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Aug 25th 2021, 2:27 PM

# Transfer News

James McClean training with Stoke U23s and 'available to other clubs'

Michael O’Neill has confirmed the Ireland winger is free to leave.

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Aug 14th 2021, 6:56 PM

# bon chance

Former Ireland youth international snapped up by Stoke City

Michael O’Neill has added to his goalkeeping options by securing the services of Jack Bonham.

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Jun 28th 2021, 7:05 PM

# talented prospect

Burnley agree €14m fee for Ireland U21 defender Collins - reports

The 20-year-old centre-half has made 47 appearances for Stoke City since his debut in 2019.

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Jun 22nd 2021, 11:59 AM

# Sidelined

O'Neill 'very disappointed' with Ireland as McClean's season looks to be over

‘Clearly we didn’t want him to go away on international duty and firmly believe that has hindered his recovery.

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Apr 9th 2021, 9:00 PM

# Nathan Collins

'He wants to captain Ireland': The making of a teenage star admired by Arsenal, Man United and others

Leixlip native Nathan Collins has risen through the ranks to become one of the most highly rated young defenders in English football.

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Feb 24th 2021, 2:30 PM

# Wave Goodbye

End of an era as Stoke legend to leave club after 14 years

Ryan Shawcross has had his contract terminated by mutual consent.

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Feb 19th 2021, 5:43 PM

# Setback

Irish defender set for spell on the sidelines after foot fracture

Nathan Collins had been enjoying an impressive season at Stoke.

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Feb 16th 2021, 11:38 PM

# Trouble a foot

Promising Irish youngster Nathan Collins stretchered off in Stoke City defeat

The 19-year-old defender was hurt when he landed awkwardly in his side’s loss to Norwich City.

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Feb 13th 2021, 5:32 PM

# Potential

'He's going to be a top, top player' - Praise for Arsenal-linked Irish defender

Ireland U21 boss Jim Crawford believes Nathan Collins has all the attributes required to succeed in the game.

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Jan 28th 2021, 6:52 PM

# Update

James McClean restored to Stoke City squad after accepting punishment for Covid-19 breach

The Ireland winger has reportedly been fined a week’s wages.

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Jan 18th 2021, 8:59 PM

# Controversy

Stoke chief 'very disappointed' after James McClean's alleged Covid-19 breach

Tony Scholes also emphasised footballers’ ‘duty to act responsibly’ during the pandemic.

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Jan 15th 2021, 9:57 PM

# Punishment

Ireland international James McClean suspended with immediate effect after alleged Covid-19 breach

Stoke City confirmed the news in a statement this evening.

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Jan 14th 2021, 11:02 PM

# hot prospect

Teenage Irish defender on target as Stoke move into Championship play-off places

The Potters earned a 1-0 win at home to Middlesbrough.

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Dec 5th 2020, 6:13 PM

# looking ahead

The Irish teenager preparing for one of the biggest games of his career

Nathan Collins is set to feature in a crucial qualifier against Iceland on Sunday.

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Nov 12th 2020, 11:00 PM

# Championship chase

Ireland's Alan Browne leads Preston North End to big win over Championship leaders

Reading remain at the summit of the table despite suffering a 3-0 home defeat this evening.

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Nov 4th 2020, 9:58 PM

# Going Well

James McClean goal sees Stoke close in on Championship play-off spots

The Ireland international proved the matchwinner for Michael O’Neill’s side.

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Oct 31st 2020, 6:13 PM

# Boost

Irish star Manning makes debut as Swansea move up to second in the Championship

Jay Fulton and Kasey Palmer scored either side of the break.

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Oct 27th 2020, 11:15 PM

# COYBIG

Browne and McClean both hit the net in Championship wins as Idah sees red late on

Browne scored twice as Preston defeated Huddersfield.

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Oct 24th 2020, 6:41 PM

# free to play

Ireland's Nathan Collins has controversial red card overturned on appeal

Collins was shown a straight red in Stoke City’s 2-2 draw with Barnsley on Wednesday.

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Oct 22nd 2020, 7:46 PM

# Fuming

O'Neill blasts officials over red card shown to Irish U21 international Collins

‘The Barnsley player has thrown himself to the ground and held his face,’ said the Stoke City manager.

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Oct 22nd 2020, 7:10 AM

# Happy Potter

Irish teenager Nathan Collins helps Stoke City take another Premier League scalp

The 19-year-old defender played the full game as Michael O’Neill’s side eliminated Aston Vila.

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Oct 1st 2020, 9:55 PM

# Future

McClean exit 'highly unlikely' as O'Neill challenges winger to regain his place

The 31-year-old has been omitted from Stoke City’s squad for both of their Championship fixtures this season.

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Sep 22nd 2020, 4:01 PM

# progression

Irish teenager Collins helps Stoke City dump Wolves out of the Carabao Cup

The 19-year-old defender started for the Potters tonight, as did his compatriot James McClean.

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Sep 17th 2020, 9:31 PM

# Jimmy Mac

'He'll be a very big player for us' - McClean backed to improve on career-best season

The Republic of Ireland winger was Stoke City’s Player of the Year for the 2019-20 campaign.

9.5k

Aug 20th 2020, 2:01 PM

# Star Man

Ireland's James McClean named Player of the Year at Stoke City

The 31-year-old winger scored seven goals and assisted seven more during his 36 appearances.

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Aug 5th 2020, 2:52 PM

# Can't be caught

Leeds United going up as champions after Brentford stumble in promotion race

It’s an added bonus for the Elland Road outfit, whose return to the Premier League was confirmed last night.

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Jul 18th 2020, 2:42 PM

# getting better

Joy for Michael O'Neill as Stoke pick up vital win

The Potters eased their relegation worries with a comfortable 2-0 win over fellow strugglers Birmingham.

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Jul 12th 2020, 3:56 PM

# Unhappy

We showed no respect for the club – Michael O’Neill hits out at his own players

Stoke were well beaten by Wigan tonight.

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Jun 30th 2020, 11:34 PM

# Coronavirus

Stoke call off Man United friendly after Michael O'Neill tests positive for Covid-19

The Potters had already travelled to United’s training ground before the match was hastily called off.

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Jun 10th 2020, 8:06 AM

# Return

'We’ve repaired our differences' - Nathan Jones returns to Luton after controversial exit

The former Stoke boss has returned to the club he departed 16 months ago.

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May 28th 2020, 2:22 PM

# stepping down

Michael O'Neill leaves Northern Ireland job because of Euro 2020 play-off postponement

The former Shamrock Rovers boss had been combining the role with his position at Stoke City.

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Apr 22nd 2020, 1:42 PM

# Online abuse

'It said ‘I hope your kids get coronavirus' and 'I hope they die in a house fire’' - Patrick McClean defends brother James

The Ireland winger was fined two weeks’ wages by his club Stoke City last week for an ill-judged Instagram post.

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Mar 31st 2020, 8:02 PM

'There has not been anything that has the equation of: it’s Northern Ireland or Stoke' - O'Neill

He has been known for his acute attention to detail, but given the intense schedule of the Championship, translating that to club football has not been easy.

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Mar 15th 2020, 10:46 PM

# Concern

James McClean emerges as doubt for Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off

The Derry native faces ‘several weeks’ on the sidelines.

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Feb 13th 2020, 8:44 PM