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James McClean has responded to the boo boys (pic: James McClean Instagram)

McClean responds to Stoke boo boys

Ireland winger James McClean has hit back at a section of fans who booed and sang 'anti-Irish' songs during Stokes Championship clash with MIddlesbrough yesterday.

Soccer • 04 Nov 18

Dele Alli and Paulo Gazzaniga celebrate the penalty shootout win

Carabao round-up: Spurs win in shootout, Judge on mark

Spurs beat Watford on penalties in the Carabao Cup third round while Republic of Ireland midfielder Alan Judge scored for Brentford but the Championship side went down 3-1 to Arsenal.

Soccer • 26 Sep 18

Saido Berahino finally gets to celebrate a goal again

McClean helps Berahino end 913-day goal drought

Saido Berahino's first goal for two-and-a-half years and a comical 97th-minute own-goal from Juninho Bacuna helped Stoke shock Premier League Huddersfield 2-0 and advance to the Carabao Cup third round.

Soccer • 29 Aug 18

Xherdan Shaqiri will look to make his mark at Anfield

Shaqiri not bothered by Neville brothers' criticism

Liverpool new boy Xherdan Shaqiri insists his "conscience is clear" after criticism of his attitude while with Stoke.

Soccer • 26 Jul 18

James McClean made 99 apperances for WBA over three seasons.

James McClean set for switch to Stoke

Ireland winger James McClean will complete his transfer to Stoke over the weekend, the club have said.

Soccer • 20 Jul 18

The winger has agreed a 'long-term' contract at Anfield

Shaqiri completes move to Liverpool from Stoke

Liverpool have completed the signing of Switzerland international Xherdan Shaqiri from Stoke.

Soccer • 14 Jul 18

Stephen Ireland has been released by Stoke City

Stephen Ireland released by relegated Stoke

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Ireland and defender Glen Johnson have been released by Stoke following the club's relegation from the Premier League.

Soccer • 01 Jun 18

Arsene Wenger acknowledges the Arsenal fans

Premier League review: Fans hail Wenger as Arsenal win

A late flurry of goals saw Arsenal secure a 4-1 win over West Ham in their first game since Arsene Wenger revealed he is stepping down as boss, while relegation-threatened Stoke were held 1-1 by Burnley and champions Manchester City thrashed Swansea 5-0.

Soccer • 22 Apr 18

Harry Kane looks set to feature for Spurs against Stoke

Fit again Kane ready to return for Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has fully recovered from an ankle injury and is in line to return to the starting line-up for Saturday's Premier League clash at Stoke City, manager Mauricio Pochettino said.

Soccer • 06 Apr 18

'The way the game's going, the referees maybe need a little bit of help as well.'

Paul Lambert calls for VAR in the Premier League

Paul Lambert has called for the introduction of video assistant referee (VAR) technology in the Premier League following struggling Stoke's controversial 3-0 defeat at Arsenal.

Soccer • 01 Apr 18

Stephen Ireland featured in Stoke's 3-0 defeat to Manchester United

Ireland has no grudge with Lambert over Villa snub

Stoke midfielder Stephen Ireland has no grudges as he reunites with new manager Paul Lambert, desperate to play a part in the club's Premier League survival bid.

Soccer • 18 Jan 18

New Stoke City manager Paul Lambert is confident of preserving Stoke City's Premier League status

Lambert: It didn't matter if I was Stoke's 15th choice

Paul Lambert said he was not bothered by other names linked to the Stoke job before his appointment. "It didn't matter if I was 15th choice - I'm delighted to be here," he said at his first press conference.

Soccer • 16 Jan 18

Jon Walters has been a firm favourite of Martin O'Neill

Walters: O'Neill would be good choice for Stoke

Ireland striker Jon Walters says that Martin O'Neill would be perfect for the vacant role at Stoke City.

Soccer • 14 Jan 18

Sadio Mane is mobbed by Andy Robertson after his goal

Recap: Sunday's soccer action

Bournemouth rallied to defeat Arsenal, while Liverpool held on to clinch a 4-3 victory over Man City.

Soccer • 14 Jan 18

No comment - Martin O'Neill on his way into the SWAI dinner

No comment - O'Neill silent on Stoke speculation

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill had no comment for waiting media as he entered a banquet in Dublin on Friday night.

Soccer • 13 Jan 18

Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane together in the dugout

Keane linked to Stoke switch along with O'Neill

Roy Keane is likely to join Martin O'Neill at Stoke City - if the Republic of Ireland manager takes over at the Premier League strugglers.

Soccer • 11 Jan 18

Rowett pens new Derby deal to end Stoke speculation

Derby manager Gary Rowett has signed a new contract with the club to end any uncertainty regarding his future.

Soccer • 09 Jan 18

Mark Hughes still believes he is the best man to lead the Potters

Hughes' fate still in the balance as Stoke board meet

Stoke are considering boss Mark Hughes' future following their defeat to Newcastle - all options being considered.

Soccer • 02 Jan 18

Stephen Ireland broke his leg in May 2016.

Stephen Ireland returns while Coutinho is omitted

Stephen Ireland makes a long-awaited return to the Stoke bench since breaking his leg, while Philippe Coutinho sits out Liverpool's clash against Burnley.

Soccer • 01 Jan 18

Mark Hughes' Stoke are now just two points above the drop zone

Premier League wrap: More pressure on Mark Hughes

Stoke fans were clearly not happy after their loss at home to Newcastle and so the pressure increases on manager Mark Hughes.

Soccer • 01 Jan 18

Stoke have lost three out of their last five league games

Stoke set to field youth players against Chelsea

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is facing a defensive crisis ahead of Saturday's Premier League game at Chelsea and could be forced to thrust youth team players into the mix at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 29 Dec 17