Hughes slams Bojan and Imbula displays in Stoke FA Cup loss

The Potters pair failed to push their cases for regular starts as they were hauled off in the third round loss to Wolves
Mark Hughes appeared to lay the blame for Stoke City"s 2-0 FA Cup third-round defeat to Wolves at the door of his star names.
Hughes restored ex-Barcelona forward Bojan Krk..

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Hughes unhappy with "unfair" AFCON inconsistencies

The Stoke boss has complained about the rules governing when players taking part in the Africa Cup of Nations are expected to depart their clubs
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is furious with the “unfair” rules over which players are released, and when, for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Several playe..

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Peter Crouch planned Stoke exit before Mark Hughes called him in from the cold

Peter Crouch has revealed he was contemplating a January move away from Stoke before he made a scoring return to Mark Hughes" team.
The 35-year-old had started just one Premier League game, back in August, when Hughes named him in his XI to face Liverpool last week and Crouch has since rewarded the Welshman with g..

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"I am sure we will get something done" - Hughes confident over new Stoke deal for Crouch

The striker was on target in his side"s win over Watford on Tuesday and the Potters boss is hopeful he will soon put pen to paper on fresh terms
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is confident the club will agree to terms on a new deal for striker Peter Crouch.
Crouch"s second Premier League..

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Hughes urges Stoke"s leaky defence to cut out "catastrophic errors"

Stoke"s season will improve provided they cut out their “catastrophic errors” in defence, according to boss Mark Hughes.
The Potters host Watford on Tuesday night still in the bottom half of the table after a 4-2 loss to Chelsea when they shipped a quartet of goals for the fifth occasion this season, and the eight..

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Stoke manager Mark Hughes hails Peter Crouch"s longevity

Stoke boss Mark Hughes praised Peter Crouch"s longevity after the former England striker scored his first Premier League goal since May 2015 on Saturday.
Crouch netted in Stoke"s 4-2 loss at Chelsea and troubled the leaders" defence throughout the defeat.
And Hughes believes 6ft 7ins Crouch, 36 this mon..

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Stoke City v Watford Betting: Depleted Hornets give Hughes" side a fantastic opportunity

Having failed to win any of their last five games, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Potters to return to winning ways when they take on Mazzarri"s injury-stricken team
Stoke City will be looking to record a first win in six games when they welcome Watford to the Britannia Stadium for Tuesday’s Prem..

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Chelsea v Stoke Betting: Hughes" men can trouble his former side"s staunch defence

While the Premier League leaders have been keeping things tight, we think a Potters side with a good scoring record can find the back of the net at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea"s 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Boxing Day felt like a result which was significant not just because it was the Blues" ..

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Mark Hughes believes Stoke can bring an end to Chelsea winning run

Stoke will head to Stamford Bridge on New Year"s Eve firmly believing they can be the ones to halt Chelsea"s remarkable winning streak, Potters boss Mark Hughes has stressed.
Hughes" men face a Blues outfit who are six points clear at the top of the table after recording victories in each of their previo..

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Hughes insists Bojan has Stoke future

The former Barcelona man has struggled for game time but his manager says he will be given plenty of chances to impress in January
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has assured Bojan Krkic he has a future at the club.
Klopp ridicules Ox to Liverpool rumours
Former Barcelona forward Bojan has been fr..

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Hughes: Stoke made too many mistakes against Liverpool

The Potters manager failed to hide his frustration with his side"s poor defending as they were beaten 4-1 by the title-chasing Reds at Anfield
Mark Hughes feels Stoke City handed Liverpool the win in their Premier League clash at Anfield by making too many mistakes.
Jonathan Walters gave Stok..

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"Every year it becomes more difficult" - Hughes warns Liverpool over title drought

A man who captured the English top-flight crown with Manchester United has told the Reds that the pressure mounts the longer you go without success
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes believes Liverpool can win the Premier League, but warned it will only get tougher the longer their title drought goes o..

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"Resolute" Chelsea have the edge on Liverpool in title race: Mark Hughes

Stoke manager Mark Hughes feels Chelsea"s resolute approach gives them the edge on Liverpool in the Premier League title race.
The Potters face probably the most difficult festive fixtures of any Premier League team as they travel to Anfield to take on second-placed Liverpool on Tuesday before making the trip to S..

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Mark Hughes: Stoke have got to the bottom of Jack Butland"s injury

Stoke manager Mark Hughes is confident the club have finally got to the bottom of Jack Butland"s ankle injury.
However, the England goalkeeper faces up to another three months on the sidelines after undergoing a further operation – meaning he is facing the prospect of going a year without playing.
Butland has not ..

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Stoke boss Hughes surprised Liverpool let Allen leave

The Wales international has been in impressive form for the Potters this season, and will be reunited with his former employers next time out
Mark Hughes has lauded the performances of Joe Allen this season and expressed his surprise that Liverpool allowed the midfielder to join Stoke City.
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Stoke will not be held ransom for Grant - Hughes

The Potters boss says he is interested in making the signing of the goalkeeper permanent but will only pay a fair price for the player who has exceeded expectations
Mark Hughes has warned Derby County that Stoke City will not be held to ransom when it comes to signing goalkeeper Lee Grant.
"G..

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Hughes promises to spend Stoke transfer funds wisely in January

Stoke boss Mark Hughes has vowed to spend wisely in the January transfer window.
The 53-year-old is eager to improve the Potters squad as he looks to turn them into European contenders in 2017.
Hughes admitted he will be offered players constantly before next month"s transfer deadline but, with cash available,..

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Stoke boss Mark Hughes impressed by weekend opponents Arsenal

Stoke manager Mark Hughes thinks Arsenal could end their long wait for another Premier League title this season.
Arsene Wenger"s team have not lifted the trophy since 2004 and have often been criticised for starting a campaign impressively but seeing their challenge fade around February and March.
The Gunners are ..

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Stoke boss Mark Hughes: Our 3-4-3 formation was inspired by Wales" Euro 2016 run

Stoke are the latest Premier League team to implement a 3-4-3 formation that Mark Hughes has revealed was inspired by Wales" run to the Euro 2016 semi-finals.
Top-flight leaders Chelsea have won eight straight games since Antonio Conte deployed a variation on the system the Potters adopted to great effect in last..

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Mark Hughes invites Ottmar Hitzfeld to watch Stoke after German criticises side

Mark Hughes has invited former Switzerland boss Ottmar Hitzfeld to the bet365 Stadium to watch Stoke following the German"s criticism of his side.
Hitzfeld, hugely successful during his time in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund and then Bayern Munich, told a Swiss newspaper this week that he hopes Xherdan Shaq..

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