Stephen Ireland
Half-Time Report: Jon Walters double hands Stoke City lead
Two goals from Jon Walters give Stoke City a 2-1 half-time lead over Queens Park Rangers.
Jan 31, 15:53
Team News: Stephen Ireland replaces injured Bojan Krkic
Stoke City replace the injured Bojan with Stephen Ireland for today's clash with Queens Park Rangers.
Jan 31, 14:15
Mark Hughes admits Bojan concern
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes admits that he is concerned over the fitness of Bojan after the Spaniard took a knock in the 4-1 win over Rochdale.
Jan 27, 00:21
Stoke City ease past Rochdale
Stoke City book their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 win over Rochdale at Spotland.
Jan 26, 21:52
Live Commentary: Rochdale 1-4 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive Stoke's 4-1 FA Cup victory over Rochdale as the Potters set up a fifth-round meeting with Blackburn Rovers.
Jan 26, 19:30
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes praises Stephen Ireland after Wrexham cameo
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes hopes Stephen Ireland can kick on and have a better 2015 after scoring twice against Wrexham.
Jan 5, 05:44
Mark Hughes: 'Wrexham were excellent'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes admits that his side were made to work hard against an "excellent" Wrexham performance in their FA Cup third-round win.
Jan 4, 18:38
Stoke City break Wrexham hearts with late rally
Stoke City score three late goals to defeat non-league Wrexham 3-1 their FA Cup third round clash at the Britannia Stadium.
Jan 4, 16:55
Preview: Stoke City vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews West Brom's Premier League trip to Stoke as under-pressure Baggies boss Alan Irvine seeks a win to lift them away from relegation trouble.
Dec 27, 20:50
Liverpool want James Milner?
Liverpool are allegedly keeping tabs on James Milner's contract negotiations and will battle Arsenal for his signature should he choose not to renew his contract.
Dec 27, 07:40
Stoke City's Bojan Krkic on course to face Chelsea
Stoke City forward Bojan Krkic is expected to recover from injury in time to face Chelsea.
Dec 18, 23:37
Live Commentary: Sunderland 1-4 Manchester City - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester City at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 3, 18:45
Team News: Wayne Rooney not in Manchester United squad
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is out with a knee injury for his side's Premier League clash against Stoke City on Tuesday evening at Old Trafford.
Dec 2, 19:11
Team News: Stephen Ireland returns for Stoke City in one of three changes
Stephen Ireland is one of three players recalled to Stoke City's starting lineup for this afternoon's visit of Swansea City in the Premier League.
Oct 19, 15:47
Match Analysis: Sunderland 3-1 Stoke City
Sports Mole brings you analysis of Sunderland's comfortable 3-1 victory over travelling Stoke City at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League.
Oct 4, 17:32
Team News: Papiss Cisse named on Newcastle United bench for trip to Stoke City
Papiss Cisse is forced to settle for a spot on the bench as Newcastle United meet Stoke City in the Premier League.
Sep 29, 19:24
Mark Hughes: 'Stephen Ireland the spark we need'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes believes that an injury-free Stephen Ireland could spark the Potters into life this season.
Sep 27, 15:01
Team News: Sunderland, Stoke City make widespread changes ahead of Cup tie
Sunderland and Stoke City make numerous changes to their respective squads ahead of their League Cup clash at the Stadium of Light this evening.
Sep 23, 19:38
Preview: Queens Park Rangers vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Stoke City and QPR at Loftus Road as Potters manager Mark Hughes returns to one of his former clubs.
Sep 18, 15:38
Preview: Stoke City vs. Leicester
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Stoke and Leicester as both sides look to build on positive results picked up prior to the international break.
Sep 11, 23:42
Live Commentary: Hull City 1-1 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Premier League draw between Hull City and Stoke City at the KC Stadium.
Aug 24, 12:30
Stoke City midfielder Stephen Ireland sidelined for two weeks
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes confirms that midfielder Stephen Ireland will be out of action for two weeks with a chest injury.
Aug 23, 11:27
Stephen Ireland "treated like a toy" at Aston Villa
Stephen Ireland admits that his time at Aston Villa was a "nightmare" and they treated him "like a toy" during his four-year spell at the club.
Aug 16, 14:18
Stoke City suffer 1860 Munich defeat
Stoke City are beaten 2-0 by 1860 Munich on their pre-season tour of Germany.
Jul 26, 17:53
Martin O'Neill: 'Stephen Ireland must make decision on international future'
Martin O'Neill claims that he will not chase Stephen Ireland to persuade him to play for the Republic of Ireland.
May 22, 02:42
Charlie Adam grabs late Stoke City winner
Stoke City finish ninth in the Premier League after beating West Bromwich Albion 2-1 at the Hawthorns this afternoon.
May 11, 17:13
Half-Time Report: Stoke City heading for top-10 Premier League finish
Stoke City lead at West Bromwich Albion are on closing in on top-half finish in the Premier League.
May 11, 15:57
Match Analysis: Stoke City 4-1 Fulham
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Stoke City's 4-1 victory over Fulham on Saturday afternoon.
May 3, 17:28
Danny Rose on target as Tottenham Hotspur down 10-man Stoke City
Tottenham Hotspur close to within three points of Everton in fifth thanks to a narrow victory over 10-man Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.
Apr 26, 16:52
Half-Time Report: Danny Rose heads Tottenham Hotspur in front at Stoke City
Tottenham Hotspur are on course to close the gap to Everton in fifth as they lead Stoke City 1-0 at the interval.
Apr 26, 15:51
OTD: Fulham mount comeback away at Manchester City
Six years ago today, Roy Hodgson's Fulham battle back from a two-goal deficit to win away at Manchester City.
Apr 26, 10:58
Cardiff City hang on for a point
Cardiff City hang on for a 1-1 draw against Stoke City as David Marshall makes several late saves to keep the scores level.
Apr 19, 17:05
Half-Time Report: Marko Arnautovic penalty puts Stoke City ahead
Stoke City lead 1-0 at half time against Cardiff City thanks to a late penalty from Marko Arnautovic.
Apr 19, 15:55
Stephen Ireland delighted with new Stoke City deal
Stoke City midfielder Stephen Ireland admits that he is happy "to feel wanted" after signing a new deal with the club.
Apr 15, 12:44
Stephen Ireland signs three-year Stoke City contract
Stoke City announce that Stephen Ireland has signed a three-year contract at the Britannia Stadium.
Apr 15, 06:59
Live Commentary: Stoke City 1-0 Newcastle United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's minute-by-minute run-down as Stoke City beat Newcastle United 1-0 at the Britannia Stadium in the Premier League.
Apr 12, 14:00
Preview: Stoke City vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League midtable clash between Stoke and Newcastle at the Britannia Stadium.
Apr 10, 15:23
Team News: Fernando Torres returns for Chelsea
Chelsea name Fernando Torres in their starting lineup for this evening's Premier League match against Stoke City.
Apr 5, 16:42
Preview: Chelsea vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Stoke City at Stamford Bridge as the Blues look to bounce back from two defeats in the space of a week.
Apr 3, 19:01
Stephen Ireland: 'Mark Hughes saved my career'
Stephen Ireland claims that Mark Hughes resurrected his career by taking him to Stoke City from Aston Villa.
Mar 31, 09:24
