Stoke boss Nathan Jones has no issue with Marcelo Bielsa’s ‘spying’ tactics
New Stoke boss Nathan Jones refused to criticise Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa for his controversial spying tactics.
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Nathan Jones admits to emotional Luton exit as he begins tenure at Stoke
New Stoke boss Nathan Jones revealed he cried after leaving Luton.
Two men sought after dog abandoned near CCTV camera
The RSPCA has released “heartbreaking” video of a dog being abandoned at the roadside.
Port Vale ‘appalled’ by some of the behaviour at Potteries derby clash
Port Vale have vowed to “rid the game” of people who put the safety of fans at risk after a number of arrests were made following trouble at their derby clash with Stoke Under-21s.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen shuts 10 restaurants in first wave of closures
Gourmet Burger Kitchen has shuttered 10 sites in the first wave of closures following the approval of a restructuring plan earlier this month.
‘Categoric assurances’ given to Stoke workers following Dundee Michelin closure announcement
Tyre giant Michelin has given “categoric assurances” to workers over the future of its Stoke-on-Trent headquarters, global branding centre and truck tyre re-treading plant after revealing plans to axe 845 jobs at its factory in Dundee.
Police praise courage of victims after cleric jailed for sex abuse
An Islamic tutor has been jailed for 14 years for sexual assaults against two young girls – prompting police to urge other potential victims to come forward.
Police condemn ‘unbelievable’ driver over damaged windscreen
Traffic police who pulled over a motorist attempting to peer through a severely damaged windscreen have expressed astonishment on social media.
5 talking points ahead of Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland
Martin O’Neill will send the Republic of Ireland into friendly battle with Northern Ireland on Thursday evening looking for a morale-boosting end to a difficult year.
FA warns McClean over bad language on social media amid poppy row
Stoke’s James McClean has been warned by the Football Association for his use of an offensive word on social media but will face no further action from the governing body.