Stoke continue to improve with Hughes in charge
KADEEM SIMMONDS reviews a mid-table finish for the Potters
MARK HUGHES quietly turned Stoke into a mid-table team and supporters can be proud of what the club achieved last season.
Under the previous regime, Stoke were known for very direct football and bullying teams into submission.
With Tony Pulis in charge, the Potters were known for Rory Delap’s long throw and fielding a team full of giants with limited technical ability.
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