Top five worst refereeing decisions
Sports Mole picks out five of the poorest decisions made by British referees and their assistants down the years.
Jan 13, 11:48
Brendan Rodgers defends Raheem Sterling over penalty
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists that Raheem Sterling does not go to ground too easily after the youngster won a contentious penalty against Stoke City this afternoon.
Jan 12, 22:24
Mark Hughes unhappy with "soft" penalty
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes slams the decision to award Liverpool a penalty during his side's 5-3 defeat to the Reds this afternoon.
Jan 12, 20:18
Match Analysis: Stoke City 3-5 Liverpool
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Liverpool's 5-3 victory at Stoke City in the Premier League.
Jan 12, 18:56
Liverpool overcome Stoke City in eight-goal thriller
Liverpool beat Stoke City 5-3 at the Britannia Stadium to climb into the Champions League places.
Jan 12, 18:10
Half-Time Report: Stoke City fight back against Liverpool
It is 2-2 at the Britannia Stadium at half time between Stoke City and Liverpool.
Jan 12, 17:02
Mark Hughes handed £8,000 FA fine
Stoke manager Mark Hughes is fined £8,000 by the FA after admitting to a misconduct charge following his Boxing Day touchline dismissal against Newcastle.
Jan 2, 17:26
Mid-season report: Stoke City
Sports Mole recaps the first four-and-a-half months of Mark Hughes's maiden campaign in charge of Stoke City.
Dec 31, 16:53
Preview: Stoke City vs. Everton
Sports Mole previews the New Year's Day meeting between Stoke and high-flying Everton at the Britannia Stadium.
Dec 30, 22:02
Mark Hughes to accept FA charge
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes decides against appealing his FA charge for improper conduct.
Dec 30, 21:05
Team News: Aaron Lennon, Moussa Dembele fit for Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood recalls fit-again duo Aaron Lennon and Moussa Dembele as he makes four changes for the visit of Stoke City to White Hart Lane.
Dec 29, 15:23
Stoke City plan official Martin Atkinson complaint
Stoke City are to make an official complaint about the performance of referee Martin Atkinson during their 5-1 defeat to Newcastle United on Boxing Day.
Dec 28, 16:10
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Stoke City.
Dec 28, 07:38
Mark Hughes: "Referee needs to look at his performance"
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes urges referee Martin Atkinson to look at his performance in his side's 5-1 defeat to Newcastle United on Boxing Day.
Dec 27, 09:24
Alan Pardew delighted by "clinical" Newcastle United
Alan Pardew says that Newcastle United were "clinical" in beating Stoke City at St James' Park yesterday afternoon.
Dec 27, 05:58
Match Analysis: Newcastle United 5-1 Stoke City
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Newcastle and Stoke at St James' Park, where the visitors had two men sent off in the first half.
Dec 26, 18:35
Newcastle United thrash nine-man Stoke City
Newcastle United put five goals past a nine-man Stoke City side in their Premier League encounter on Boxing Day.
Dec 26, 17:06
Half-Time Report: Newcastle United level with nine-man Stoke City
Newcastle United are drawing 1-1 at half time with a nine-man Stoke City side in the Premier League.
Dec 26, 15:51
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 5-1 Stoke City - as it happened
Read how Newcastle United thrashed nine-man Stoke City in an action-packed affair at St James' Park, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text coverage.
Dec 26, 14:05
Match Analysis: Stoke City 2-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Stoke City and Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium.
Dec 21, 17:55
Live Commentary: Stoke City 2-1 Aston Villa - as it happened
Read how Stoke City climbed into the top half of the Premier League with a 2-0 home win over Aston Villa, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage.
Dec 21, 14:05
Team News: Two changes each for Stoke City, Cardiff City
Stoke City and Cardiff City both make two changes to their respective lineups for tonight's match at the Britannia Stadium.
Dec 4, 19:27
Team News: Gerard Deulofeu handed Everton start
Spanish youngster Gerard Deulofeu is included in Everton's starting lineup for today's clash with Stoke City.
Nov 30, 14:49
Match Analysis: Poland 0-0 Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole analyses the international friendly between Poland and the Republic of Ireland in Poznan, where the visitors remained unbeaten under Martin O'Neill.
Nov 19, 22:40
Half-Time Report: Ireland holding Poland in Poznan
Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland hold Poland to a goalless first half in Poznan.
Nov 19, 20:40
Live Commentary: Republic of Ireland 3-0 Latvia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Republic of Ireland's 3-0 victory over Latvia at the Aviva Stadium.
Nov 15, 18:45
Team News: Ricky van Wolfswinkel leads line for Norwich City
Ricky van Wolfswinkel leads the line for Norwich City, who travel to the Britannia Stadium to face Stoke City in this afternoon's Premier League clash.
Sep 29, 12:49
Marc Wilson: 'Republic of Ireland need to play through the middle'
Republic of Ireland defender Marc Wilson says that the team need to focus on playing the ball through midfield.
Sep 8, 17:42
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Sweden
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup qualifier between Republic of Ireland and Sweden.
Sep 4, 13:40
Jermaine Pennant strike gives Stoke City victory
Jermaine Pennant curls in a free kick inside the last 10 minutes to give Stoke City a 1-0 win over West Ham United in the Premier League this afternoon.
Aug 31, 16:59
Half-Time Report: No goals at Upton Park
West Ham United and Stoke City are goalless at half time in their Premier League clash at Upton Park.
Aug 31, 15:50
Wilson Palacios out for "a few weeks"
Stoke City midfielder Wilson Palacios is ruled out for "a few weeks" after undergoing an impromptu surgical procedure in Liverpool
Aug 17, 23:00
Stoke City, Genoa finishes goalless
Stoke City play out a disappointing 0-0 draw with Genoa at the Britannia Stadium.
Aug 10, 16:50
Andrew Driver, Giles Barnes score in Houston Dynamo win
Houston Dynamo defeat Stoke City 2-0 in a pre-season friendly in Texas.
Jul 25, 04:05
Stoke City's Marc Wilson "looking forward" to Mark Hughes leadership
Stoke City full-back Marc Wilson says that he is "looking forward" to working under new manager Mark Hughes.
May 31, 17:01
Team News: Robbie Keane, Shane Long to start for Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni selects Robbie Keane and Shane Long in attack for their friendly clash with England on Wednesday.
May 28, 17:53
Preview: Sunderland vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole looks ahead to Monday night's Premier League match between Sunderland and Stoke.
May 4, 11:20
Team News: Three changes for Norwich City
Norwich City make three changes to their starting lineup to face Stoke this afternoon, while the Potters make one change of their own.
Apr 27, 14:49
Tony Pulis: 'Matthew Etherington recovery could be key'
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis believes that Matthew Etherington's return to fitness could be key as the club seek Premier League survival.
Apr 26, 20:19
Giovanni Trapattoni confident of World Cup qualification
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni is convinced that he can lead his side to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Mar 24, 11:57
