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3 days ago
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Stoke sign Donley on loan from Tottenham
Stoke City have signed attacking midfielder Jamie Donley on a season-long loan deal from Tottenham Hotspur. The 20-year-old spent last season on loan at Leyton Orient, where he made 52 appearances in total, scoring eight times and providing 11 assists. In January, Donley gained notoriety when, against Manchester City, his left-footed strike from 45 yards out hit the crossbar before hitting the back of City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega to give the O's the lead in their eventual 2-1 FA Cup defeat. Born in Antrim, Donley is also a Northern Ireland international and made his debut in March. "I had a few teams after me, but I decided on Stoke when the gaffer [Mark Robins] called while I was away on tour," he told Stoke's website. "The way he wants to play, both in terms of attacking and defending, definitely suits me." Related internet links Stoke City FC
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4 days ago
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Stoke 'in a really strong position'
Stoke City are in a strong position to be able to compete in the Championship, according to sporting director Jon Potters are about to embark on their eighth successive season in the second tier since relegation from the Premier League, during which time they have failed to finish in the top half of the who spent seven years as a player at Stoke, believes their recruitment work over the summer gives them a chance to improve on recent seasons."We've brought in six so far and I think the squad is in a really strong position - we've covered most positions twice," he told the club website., external"I feel if you look at the squad now, to where we were 18 months and 12 months ago, we're in the strongest position we've been in for a while to compete in this league."Stoke's highest finish since dropping into the Championship is 14th, with current boss Mark Robins their seventh permanent head coach in that time."You need a squad of 24 or 25 players that are right at it, pushing each other but have that quality to compete in this league," added Walters."The transfer window isn't over - we're looking to add more in but the right person who fits into our group and family of players and staff and buys into what we're doing and where we want to go."Stoke open the new Championship season at home to Derby on Saturday (15:00 BST).
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4 days ago
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New Stoke striker Bozenik 'exciting'
There is still lots more to come from new Potters striker Robert Bozenik, according to Stoke City boss Mark 25-year-old Slovakian international joined the Potters from Portuguese side Boavista last month and Robins believes he has the perfect attitude to be a success. "There's loads to come from him because he hasn't done a pre-season but he's been working on his own and that's credit to him because he looks fit," Robins told BBC Radio Stoke."It's exciting, really exciting and [fellow forward] Divin (Mubama) is also working hard and really is getting little service at the moment."But that will come for him because he works so hard and once the players get used to that, they'll find him and he can finish - there's no doubt about it and it's the same with Bozenik, he can finish."Stoke have also been linked with their former midfielder Steven Nzonzi, who is available after leaving Iranian side 36-year-old, who made more than 100 appearances in a three-year spell with City between 2012 and 2015, is back training with the club but Robins says there is nothing to read into that at the moment."He's with us, he's training and Steven's doing pretty well so we'll keep you posted," he finished their pre-season programme with a 1-0 win over Burnley at the weekend and begin the new Championship season at home to Derby on Saturday (15:00 BST)
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28-07-2025
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'Lawal looked like Beckham'
Stoke City manager Mark Robins said Bosun Lawal could feature in a number of positions during the upcoming Championship campaign after an injury-hit debut season with the side. The Irishman joined the Potters in August 2024 but was sidelined for much of the season with a back injury, playing just seven Championship games. But the versatile Lawal, who can play in defence or midfield, is keen to make a bigger impact this campaign and his performances in pre-season are certainly catching the eye of his boss. "There's bits and pieces where [Lawal] looks fantastic at times," Robins told BBC Radio Stoke following the 1-1 friendly draw with Premier League side Wolves on Saturday. "His feet are brilliant. He looked like [David] Beckham, coming out with the ball as well. "He can play anywhere with the feet that he's got. They are quite soft and he's got a really good touch. He can finish, as you saw on Wednesday evening [when he scored in the 2-1 victory over Crewe Alexandra]. "He's worked his socks off this pre-season and gives himself every chance. His build and his qualities make him a welcome addition to the squad." Listen to the full post-match interview with Mark Robins and more on BBC Sounds.
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28-07-2025
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'Lawal looked like Beckham'
Stoke City manager Mark Robins said Bosun Lawal could feature in a number of positions during the upcoming Championship campaign after an injury-hit debut season with the Irishman joined the Potters in August 2024 but was sidelined for much of the season with a back injury, playing just seven Championship the versatile Lawal, who can play in defence or midfield, is keen to make a bigger impact this campaign and his performances in pre-season are certainly catching the eye of his boss."There's bits and pieces where [Lawal] looks fantastic at times," Robins told BBC Radio Stoke following the 1-1 friendly draw with Premier League side Wolves on Saturday."His feet are brilliant. He looked like [David] Beckham, coming out with the ball as well."He can play anywhere with the feet that he's got. They are quite soft and he's got a really good touch. He can finish, as you saw on Wednesday evening [when he scored in the 2-1 victory over Crewe Alexandra]."He's worked his socks off this pre-season and gives himself every chance. His build and his qualities make him a welcome addition to the squad."Listen to the full post-match interview with Mark Robins and more on BBC Sounds.
