Source: TheGuardian
Stoke City’s board give consideration to sacking Mark Hughes as manager
• Chairman Peter Coates among officials alarmed by slump in form• Lack of alternatives could keep Hughes in post he has held since 2013Stoke City’s board are giving consideration to sacking Mark Hughes as manager following a run of seven defeats in 10 games that has left the club two places and two points above the relegation zone.Stoke’s chairman, Peter Coates, is thought to be reluctant to dismiss Hughes but, along with officials at the club, has become increasingly alarmed by the team’s slump in form, with their latest loss coming against Newcastle United at the Bet365 Stadium on New Year’s Day. The 1-0 reverse ended with home supporters booing the team and calling for the manager to be sacked. Continue reading......read full article
