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There were 35 reasons why Stoke City were reminded of the importance of quality in the final third in their penultimate friendly of the summer.
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There were 35 reasons why Stoke City were reminded of the importance of quality in the final third in their penultimate friendly of the summer.
Stoke City are one game away from completing their pre-season programme following a hat-trick of friendlies against League One opposition.
The Potters will be aiming for better things this Championship campaign following a disappointing second half of 2021-22 under Michael O’Neill.
Will Goodwin has followed in the wake of Stoke City clubmate Doug Taylor to sign up for a year out on loan as the next stage of his development.
Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton has confirmed he would love to re-sign Connor Taylor on loan from Stoke City - but understands the young defender might not be let back out.
Joey Barton has confirmed Bristol Rovers would "love" to sign Stoke City defender Connor Taylor on loan again, but he accepts the Gas are not in control of the situation.
Stoke City assistant manager Dean Holden has stressed the importance of decisiveness in the side's play following a friendly defeat at Bristol Rovers.
Stoke City's penultimate friendly of their pre-season campaign ended in a 2-0 defeat at Bristol Rovers.