Mark Hughes: Stoke City's new manager
Mark Hughes has been appointed the new manager of Stoke City FC, replacing Tony Pulis.
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Stoke City: Hughes releases seven players
New Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has decided to release seven first team players after their contracts with the club expired.
New Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has decided to release seven first team players after their contracts with the club expired.
Dean Whitehead, who actually made 30 appearances for the club last season, is one of the released players. As is Jermaine Pennant, and Rory Delap, who rose to cult status at Stoke with his trademark long throw-ins.
Goalkeeper Carlo Nash, former England defender Matthew Upson, midfielder Matthew Lund and long-serving striker Mamady Sidibe are the other players Stoke have decided to let go.
The club have confirmed that six of the coaching staff have also left, including first-team coach Gerry Francis.
Mark Hughes wants to make Stoke 'really competitive'
Mark Hughes is focused on "moving Stoke forward" after being named as the replacement for Tony Pulis today.
Hughes, who most recently managed QPR and was sacked by the club last November, was confirmed as the Potters' new boss on a three-year deal at a press conference.
"I'm absolutely delighted to get the opportunity," Hughes said.
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New Stoke City manager Mark Hughes speaks to press
– Mark Hughes, new Stoke City manager"I am delighted to be here at Stoke City and happy that the board have shown due diligence during the proces.
"I have always worked with great expectation.
I have no fear of that and I am looking forward to taking this club forward."
Mark Hughes 'good fit' for Stoke
– Stoke City Chairman Peter Coates"Mark Hughes is a good fit for this football club and has an excellent record in the Premier League.
Mark has a great record at Blackburn, Manchester City and Fulham.
The only 'blip' was at QPR."
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Mark Hughes: Stoke City's new manager
by James Clark
Mark Hughes has been appointed the new manager of Stoke City FC, replacing Tony Pulis.
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Good luck to Mark Hughes at Stoke. Will not be easy to get balance between change and points.
From @GaryLineker on Twitter:Mark Hughes new Stoke City manager. Interesting times for the Potters!
From @StanCollymore on Twitter:Don't See what Mark Hughes can do at Stoke what Tony Pulis couldn't???
From @MichaelVaughan on Twitter:Mark Hughes to be unveiled as new Stoke City boss
Mark Hughes will be unveiled as the new manager of Stoke City at a press conference later this morning.
He will replace Tony Pulis who left the club last week.
Pulis: Back my successor
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Tony Pulis has urged Stoke City fans to get behind whoever succeeds him as the club's manager
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