🎧 A confidence-killing draw
"To not be able to take the maximum points, in a game where I think they needed to, is going to be a real confidence killer for them."Lucas Yeomans is joined by former midfielder David Fox as they discuss Stoke City's disappointing 1-1 draw with fellow strugglers Luton Town and what it means for the relegation fight.Listen to the full episode and more on the A Cold, Wet Tuesday Night podcast.
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