James McClean
Conor Hourihane opens up on personal coronavirus struggles
The midfielder admits the pandemic is preying on players' minds.
Nov 18, 00:02
Stephen Kenny sympathetic towards Covid-positive players rather than clubs
Ireland have lost four players to positive tests this month.
Nov 17, 13:37
Ireland report no further coronavirus cases ahead of Bulgaria showdown
Tottenham defender Matt Doherty and Stoke midfielder james James McClean are self-isolating following their positive tests.
Nov 17, 10:55
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Nations League clash between Republic of Ireland and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 16, 23:12
Mohamed Elneny tests positive as Premier League records 16 coronavirus cases
The league recorded 16 positive tests this week, not including those who tested positive while on international duty
Nov 16, 22:09
Wales insist Finland preparations are unaffected by Ireland coronavirus cases
FAW say plans for Finland match 'unaffected' by two Republic of Ireland players testing positive for coronavirus after Sunday's game in Cardiff.
Nov 16, 15:55
David Brooks scores only goal of the game as Wales overcome the Republic of Ireland
David Brooks headed home from close-range for his second Wales goal.
Nov 15, 19:41
Preview: Rotherham United vs. Luton Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship fixture between Rotherham United and Luton Town, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Nov 2, 20:45
Preview: Watford vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship fixture between Watford and Stoke City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 2, 18:00
Michael O'Neill: 'Stoke are moving in the right direction'
James McClean scored the winner after Rotherham failed to deal with Angus Gunn's goal-kick on 27 minutes.
Oct 31, 18:10
Swansea climb to second following comfortable victory over Stoke
Jay Fulton and Kasey Palmer score either side of the break.
Oct 27, 22:39
Preview: Swansea City vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship fixture between Swansea City and Stoke City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 25, 12:00
Stoke boss Michael O'Neill: 'We made life difficult for ourselves'
Brentford launched a late fightback with Marcus Forss scoring twice but Stoke held on to win 3-2.
Oct 24, 18:23
Stoke City weather late Brentford storm to edge five-goal thriller
Marcus Forss pulled two goals back for the Bees but Stoke held on.
Oct 24, 17:18
Preview: Stoke City vs. Barnsley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Barnsley, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 19, 14:28
Preview: Finland vs. Republic of Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's UEFA Nations League clash between Finland and Republic of Ireland, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 12, 14:35
Brighton striker Aaron Connolly back in Republic of Ireland squad
The 20-year-old was withdrawn hours before kick-off in Bratislava.
Oct 12, 13:53
UEFA Nations League roundup: France and Portugal goalless, Croatia beat Sweden
Elsewhere in the Nations League there were wins for Croatia, England and Denmark.
Oct 11, 23:58
Republic of Ireland and Wales play out drab goalless stalemate in Nations League
James McClean was dismissed late on for a second bookable offence but the visitors could not take advantage.
Oct 11, 16:28
Eight players who could be the answer to Ireland's goalscoring troubles
Ireland have struggled for goals ever since Robbie Keane's retirement.
Oct 9, 16:04
Five talking points from the Republic of Ireland's Euro playoff heartbreak
Stephen Kenny's men went out on penalties in Bratislava.
Oct 9, 12:52
Lee Gregory fires Stoke to victory at 10-man Preston
Tom Barkhuizen sees red for North End at Deepdale.
Sep 26, 17:16
Preview: Preston North End vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship game between Preston North End and Stoke City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 24, 16:45
Stoke City score late winner to send Wolverhampton Wanderers out of EFL Cup
Stoke will face Gillingham in the third round next week after Jacob Brown scored the only goal of the game three minutes from time.
Sep 17, 21:49
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Finland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's UEFA Nations League fixture between Republic of Ireland and Finland, including team news and injury news.
Sep 4, 16:45
Stoke need penalties to overcome Blackpool in EFL Cup
Goalkeeper Adam Davies saved two penalties in the shoot-out to help Stoke advance.
Aug 29, 18:36
Sabri Lamouchi slams "unacceptable" Forest after "disaster" of missing playoffs
The Reds slipped out of the promotion picture following a heavy defeat to Stoke as Swansea took their place.
Jul 23, 00:21
Nottingham Forest plummet out of playoff places with heavy home defeat to Stoke
A 4-1 home loss was agony for Sabri Lamouchi's team.
Jul 22, 21:56
James McClean frustrated by lack of support for sectarian abuse
The Republic of Ireland and Stoke winger has received racial and sectarian abuse.
Jul 14, 15:37
Stoke City ease relegation fears with two-goal win over Birmingham City
Danny Batth and Sam Clucas were on target.
Jul 12, 15:48
Leeds hammer Stoke to reclaim top spot in Championship
The Whites turned in a classy display to edge closer to a Premier League return.
Jul 9, 19:21
Stoke thrash Barnsley in relegation battle to climb out of bottom three
Barnsley are now four points adrift of the safety zone.
Jul 4, 17:26
In-form Wigan continue survival surge by thrashing struggling Stoke
Kal Naismith scored twice as the hosts claimed a deserved victory.
Jun 30, 21:59
Nick Powell salvages point for Stoke at Reading
Lucas Joao had put the Royals ahead.
Jun 20, 17:46
Stoke fine James McClean two weeks' wages over balaclava post on social media
The Republic of Ireland winger has agreed to delete his Instagram account.
Mar 27, 13:42
Preview: Blackburn Rovers vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 24, 14:13
Barnsley fined by FA over deputy safety officer's James McClean comment
An Independent Regulatory Commission expressed concerns over Clegg's "suitability to hold a role of responsibility".
Feb 21, 18:15
Barnsley fined £20,000 over sectarian abuse of James McClean
The Tykes have vowed to "work closely with the FA and Kick It Out".
Feb 21, 15:35
Preview: Stoke City vs. Cardiff City - prediction, teams news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Stoke City and Cardiff City on Saturday, with predictions, team news and lineups.
Feb 20, 19:16
Preview: Queens Park Rangers vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Queens Park Rangers and Stoke City, including team news, lineups and predictions.
Feb 13, 20:24
