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Still replaced Javi Gracia, who resigned after a second spell in charge, and is the club’s 14th head coach, not counting interim bosses, since September 2019, when the Spaniard left for the first time, and 11th since the end of the 2020-21 season.
The former Charleroi, KAS Eupen and KV Kortrijk boss won two of his four games in charge but a 3-1 home victory over Wrexham is their only
Walters also highlighted the “unique” advantage Stoke have because of chairman John Coates, whose family have pumped millions in the club over the last 20 years and became outright owners in August 2024.
“We’re in a really unique position in that we have an owner who lovers the club, is very wealthy, and wants to back the club as much as he possibly can to get us to the Premier
The 30-year-old had been a key figure at Blackburn, where he made 135 appearances across three years, before the Red Dragons lured him to Wales just before the summer transfer window closed.
As he prepares for a first return to Ewood Park, Hyam said: “I have a lot of fond memories from my previous club and I have a lot of friends there as well.
“But it’s business at the
Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom won’t rest on his laurels despite their positive start to the season.
The Lilywhites lie sixth in the Championship with 12 points from seven testing early fixtures, losing only once and boasting the division’s joint-meanest defence.
They head to Hull City on Tuesday (19:45 BST) aiming for a third straight clean sheet following Saturday’s goalless draw at home to Bristol City, ensured by Daniel Iversen’s stunning