2014–15 Stoke City F.C. season

March 2015 March 2015 Stoke City 2014–15 Mark Hughes Peter Coates Britannia Stadium Premier League 9th (54 points) FA Cup Fifth Round League Cup Fourth Round Mame Biram Diouf (11) Mame Biram Diouf (12) 27,602 v Liverpool (24 May 2015) 26,332 v Newcastle United (29 September 2014) 27,081 _stoke1415h _stoke1415h _stoke1415h FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FFFFFF FF0000 _stoke1415a _stoke1415a _stoke1415a fffff fffff fffff 000040 000040 2013–14 2015–16 The 2014–15 season is Stoke City's seventh season in the Premier League and the 59th in the top tier of English football. In preparation for the 2014–15 season Mark Hughes signed Phil Bardsley, Mame Biram Diouf, Bojan Krkić, Steve Sidwell, Dionatan Teixeira whilst Victor Moses and Oussama Assaidi joined on season-long loans. Departing the Britannia Stadium were Matthew Etherington, Cameron Jerome, Michael Kightly and Ryan Shotton. Stoke had a mixed start to the season as they lost 1–0 at home to Aston Villa, drew 1–1 with Hull City and then beat the reigning league champions Manchester City 1–0. This set the tone for an inconsistent Autumn as Stoke managed just three wins in September, October and November and lost at home to newly promoted sides Burnley and Leicester City. Results improved in December as the Potters beat Arsenal 3–2, Everton and West Bromwich Albion both 1–0. Stoke suffered a number of injuries in January most notably to Bojan but the side were still able to secure victories against Leicester City and Queens Park Rangers. Stoke's only arrival in the January transfer window was German centre-back Philipp Wollscheid on loan from Bayer Leverkusen. After drawing 1–1 at Newcastle United, Stoke suffered back-to-back 4–1 defeats to Manchester City and then in the FA Cup to Blackburn Rovers. Stoke recovered well from this set-back winning their next three matches against Aston Villa, Hull City and Everton. This was the followed by three defeats against West Brom, Crystal Palace and Chelsea. Stoke ended the season strongly with victories over Southampton (2–1), Tottenham Hotspur (3–0) and Liverpool (6–1) ensuring a second consecutive 9th-place finish. Pre-season In March 2014 Stoke announced that from the 2014–15 season their kit will be supplied by American sportswear manufacturer Warrior Sports.Stoke City announce kit deal with Warrior http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-announce-kit-deal-Warrior/story-20828273-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 26 April 2014 In May 2014 long serving winger Matthew Etherington was released from the club following the end of his contract as well as under-21 players, Lucas Dawson, Kevin Gomez-Nieto, Ben Heneghan, Jordan Keane, Jordan Richardson and Karim Rossi.Stoke release Matthew Etherington but agree Thomas Sorensen deal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27554089 BBC Sport 31 May 2014 On 22 May 2014 Sunderland full-back Phil Bardsley agreed to join Stoke on a three-year contract. Fulham midfielder Steve Sidwell joined Stoke on a free transfer on 9 June 2014 on a two-year deal having previously worked under Mark Hughes.Steve Sidwell: Stoke City sign former Fulham midfielder https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27769534 BBC Sport 9 June 2014 On 11 June 2014 Stoke made two signings, Senegalese striker Mame Biram Diouf arrived on a free transfer from Hannover 96 whilst 21-year-old Slovak defender Dionatan Teixeira joined from Dukla Banská Bystrica for an undisclosed fee. Stoke returned to training on 9 July where they went to nearby St George's Park for fitness tests.Mame Diouf joins Stoke City squad for first day of pre-season training at St George's Park http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Pictures-Mame-Diouf-joins-Stoke-City-squad-day/story-21348616-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 9 July 2014 On 18 July 2014 the squad flew out to Germany for a pre-season training camp and friendlies against Borussia Mönchengladbach, TSV 1860 München and Schalke 04.Stoke City on tour: The Potters in their own pictures http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-tour-pictures/story-21657579-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 18 July 2014 Stoke's first match of pre-season was against Borussia Mönchengladbach in Rottach-Egern.Match report: Borussia Monchengladbach 1, Stoke City 1 http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Match-report-Borussia-Monchengladbach-1-Stoke/story-21663974-detail/story.html? Stoke Sentinel 21 July 2014 Heavy rain delayed kick-off by 20 minutes as manager Mark Hughes decided to give all of his players 45 minutes. In an eventful first half new signing Mame Biram Diouf almost saw his early shot parried by Christofer Heimeroth into the path of Andy Wilkinson but Heimeroth denied Wilkinson what would have been a rare goal with a fine save. Just after half time a loose pass by Charlie Adam was picked up by Thorgan Hazard who slid the ball past Thomas Sørensen. Stoke earned a 1–1 draw after Jonathan Walters battled his way through the Borussia defence and set-up Peter Crouch for a simple tap-in. On 22 July 2014 Stoke completed the signing of Barcelona forward Bojan Krkić for an undisclosed fee.Bojan Krkic: Stoke sign Barcelona forward on four-year deal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28430289 BBC Sport 23 July 2014 Stoke's second pre-season encounter was a 2–0 defeat against TSV 1860 München with goals from Daniel Adlung and Bobby Wood.Match report: Stoke City 0, 1860 TSV Munich 2 http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Match-report-Stoke-City-0-1860-TSV-Munich-2/story-21944898-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 28 July 2014 Stoke's final game of their training camp was against Schalke 04 in Kufstein just over the border in Austria. In an even first half Marko Arnautović had a penalty well saved by Ralf Fährmann. Bojan scored his first Stoke goal just after half time after being put through one on one by Stephen Ireland. However, Schalke responded quickly with a header from Joël Matip. Dionatan Teixeira then had a goal disallowed for offside before a late strike from Tranquillo Barnetta earned Schalke the win.Match report: Schalke 2, Stoke City 1 http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Match-report-Schalke-2-Stoke-City-1/story-22013429-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 31 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140814160306/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Match-report-Schalke-2-Stoke-City-1/story-22013429-detail/story.html 14 August 2014 dead dmy-all Upon their return to England Hughes split his squad for games against Burton Albion and Blackburn Rovers. Both matches were drawn firstly 0–0 with Burton and 1–1 with Blackburn with Bojan scoring his second pre-season goal.Full-time report: Burton 0, Stoke City 0 http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/time-report-Burton-0-Stoke-City-0/story-22055999-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 4 August 2014Match Report: Blackburn Rovers 1 Stoke City 1: Bojan the little matador http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Match-Report-Blackburn-Rovers-1-Stoke-City-1/story-22061282-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 4 August 2014 On 6 August 2014 Stoke played their only home friendly of pre-season against Spanish outfit Real Betis. A period of good one-touch build up play led to Phil Bardsley crossing across the face of goal for Erik Pieters to tap in. Stoke made it 2–0 after Bojan won the ball on the half way line and ran through and fired past Antonio Adán for his third pre-season goal and earned Stoke their first win.The Bojan legend grows... and it's still only pre-season http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City/story-22123958-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 7 August 2014 Stoke's final match of pre-season was back in Germany where they played out a 1–1 draw with SC Freiburg at the Dreisamstadion. Mame Biram Diouf scored his first goal for Stoke cancelling out an early goal from Pavel Krmaš.Match report: Freiburg 1, Stoke City 1 http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Match-report-Freiburg-1-Stoke-City-1/story-22284808-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 11 August 2014 MatchDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorersReport120 July 2014Borussia MönchengladbachA1–11,200Crouch 65'Report226 July 2014TSV 1860 MünchenA0–21,000Report329 July 2014Schalke 04A1–22,000Bojan 55'Report42 August 2014Burton AlbionA0–01,836Report53 August 2014Blackburn RoversA1–14,351Bojan 68'Report66 August 2014Real BetisH2–010,211Pieters 30', Bojan 43'Report79 August 2014SC FreiburgA1–113,700Diouf 39'Report Premier League 2014–15 Premier League August For the first match of the 2014–15 season Stoke faced Midlands rivals Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium. Manager Mark Hughes gave debuts to new arrivals Phil Bardsley, Mame Biram Diouf and Bojan Krkić. Stoke made a decent start as they enjoyed a lot of possession in the Villa half without troubling Brad Guzan. Stoke almost fell behind after a mix-up between Asmir Begović and Marc Wilson allowed Kieran Richardson to cross to Gabriel Agbonlahor, but despite an open goal he failed to hit the target. Villa took the lead just after half-time with a powerful shot from Andreas Weimann. Stoke rarely looked like getting back into the game thereafter and Villa were able to see the game out.Stoke City 0, Aston Villa 1 http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-0-Aston-Villa-1-time-report/story-22756468-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 18 August 2014 Before the match Stoke announced the signing of Victor Moses on a season-long loan from Chelsea.Stoke City: Victor Moses to be up and running for Hull City game http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Victor-Moses-running-Hull-City-game/story-22761112-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 18 August 2014 Stoke's first away match of the season saw them travel to the KC Stadium to take on Hull City. Stoke were handed an early boost as Tigers defender James Chester was sent-off for a professional foul on Glenn Whelan. Despite their one-man advantage Stoke struggled to create goalscoring opportunities and just before half-time Hull took the lead when Tom Huddlestone's shot was only parried by Begović into the path of Nikica Jelavić. Stoke managed to salvage a point after Ryan Shawcross bundled the ball just over the line in the 83rd minute.Hull City 1, Stoke City 1: Goal hero Shawcross almost falls victim to hi-tech horror http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Hull-City-1-Stoke-City-1-Potters-going-basics/story-22813358-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 25 August 2014 It was frustrating match for Stoke as despite having 19 shots on goal only 3 were on target.Hull 1-1 Stoke https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28824514 BBC Sport 25 August 2014 On 30 August 2014 Stoke faced the current champions Manchester City at the City of Manchester Stadium. After a goalless first half Stoke took a shock lead on 58 minutes after a Man City corner was headed out to Mame Biram Diouf just outside his own penalty area, Diouf sprinted 70 yards down the pitch and scored past Joe Hart. Stoke were defensively resolute and were able to hold out for a 1–0 victory.Manchester City 0, Stoke City 1: Martin Spinks' match analysis http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Manchester-City-0-Stoke-City-1-Martin-Spinks/story-22855582-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 3 September 2014Full-time report: Man City 0, Stoke City 1 http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/time-report-Man-City-0-Stoke-City-1/story-22853006-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 3 September 2014 After the match Asmir Begovic stated that it was Stoke's best win in the Premier League.Manchester City 0, Stoke City 1: That was out best Premier League win, says Asmir Begovic http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Manchester-City-0-Stoke-City-1-best-Premier/story-22856048-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 3 September 2014 There was some bad news for Stoke however as Peter Odemwingie sustained a knee injury which required surgery.Peter Odemwingie requires knee surgery - but vows to be back for Wembley! http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Peter-Odemwingie-requires-surgery-knee/story-22864575-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 3 September 2014 September On transfer deadline day Stoke brought back winger Oussama Assaidi on another season-long loan from Liverpool.Transfer deadline day: Stoke sign Oussama Assaidi from Liverpool https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29020948 BBC Sport 3 September 2014 After the international break Stoke came up against newly promoted Leicester City at the Britannia Stadium on 13 September. It was another frustrating afternoon for the Potters as they had 27 shots on goal with only 6 on target and Leicester took full advantage of Stoke's wastefulness scoring the only goal of the game through Leonardo Ulloa.Full-time report: Stoke City 0, Leicester City 1 http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/time-report-Stoke-City-0-Leicester-City-1/story-22921049-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 16 September 2014Stoke 0-1 Leicester https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29090535 BBC Sport 16 September 2014 Stoke then faced another newly promoted side, Queens Park Rangers away at Loftus Road. Stoke took the lead through Diouf after good wing play from Victor Moses. QPR levelled through Steven Caulker before Peter Crouch scored his first goal of the season against his former club. Stoke were denied a victory as Niko Kranjčar curled in a late free-kick and the match ended in a 2–2 draw.QPR 2-2 Stoke https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29187276 BBC Sport 22 September 2014QPR 2, Stoke City 2: Super late free-kick robs Potters of victory http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/QPR-2-Stoke-City-2-Super-late-free-kick-robs/story-22956119-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 22 September 2014 On 29 September Stoke took on Alan Pardew's Newcastle United at the Britannia Stadium. Both sides went into the match under pressure with Stoke losing both of their home games whilst Newcastle had failed to record a victory. Stoke took an early lead as Peter Crouch headed in a cross from Victor Moses. Newcastle struggled to get back into the game and Arnautovic could have extended Stoke's advantage but his shot hit the post. Newcastle did have a chance to claim a point but Jack Colback could only hit the crossbar from four yards out.Stoke City 1, Newcastle United 0: Martin Spinks' report from the Britannia Stadium http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-1-Newcastle-United-0-Martin-Spinks/story-23016348-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 1 October 2014Stoke 1-0 Newcastle https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29305924 BBC Sport 1 October 2014 October After beating Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the League Cup in September, Stoke were looking to make it a quick fire double. However Sunderland scored early through Connor Wickham, Charlie Adam levelled on 15 minutes before two goals from Steven Fletcher earned Sunderland a 3–1 victory.Sunderland 3-1 Stoke https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29389678 BBC Sport 6 October 2014 It was a poor performance from Stoke and Mark Hughes admitted that his side deserved to lose.Match report: Sunderland 3, Stoke City 1 http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Match-report-Sunderland-3-Stoke-City-1/story-23043984-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 6 October 2014Sunderland 3, Stoke 1: Mark Hughes makes no excuses for first away defeat http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Sunderland-3-Stoke-1-Mark-Hughes-makes-excuses/story-23044091-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 6 October 2014 Following the international break Stoke took on Swansea City on 19 October. After an uneventful start the game turned as referee Michael Oliver awarded both sides controversial penalties. Firstly Ryan Shawcross was penalised for holding Wilfried Bony and then Victor Moses was brought down by Àngel Rangel. Both managers were unhappy with the decisions with Hughes stating that he feels Shawcross is being singled-out whilst Garry Monk claimed that Moses dived.Stoke City 2, Swansea City 1: 'Cheat' jibe and 'soft' penalty spark angry reaction from Mark Hughes http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-2-Swansea-City-1-Cheat-jibe-soft/story-23265847-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 20 October 2014 Stoke were able to earn a 2–1 victory after Jonathan Walters headed past Łukasz Fabiański.Stoke 2-1 Swansea https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29586592 BBC Sport 20 October 2014 Stoke ended October with back to back League and Cup matches against an in-form Southampton side who went into the matches having previously beaten Sunderland 8–0. The Saints had the better chances and scored the only goal of the game through Sadio Mané.Match report: Southampton 1, Stoke City 0 http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Match-report-Southampton-1-Stoke-City-0/story-23508109-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 27 October 2014 November After Stoke were knocked out of the League Cup by Southampton they played against West Ham United. Stoke created numerous chances and goals from Victor Moses and Mame Diouf seemed to have given Stoke the victory. But the Hammers mounted a late comeback with goals from Enner Valencia and Stewart Downing which left Stoke having to settle for a 2–2 draw.Stoke City 2, West Ham 2: Martin Spinks' match analysis from the Britannia Stadium http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-2-West-Ham-2-Martin-Spinks-match/story-23975012-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 3 November 2014 On 9 November Stoke made the trip to the capital to take on Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. Stoke took an early lead through a low shot from Bojan Krkić. Stoke added a second goal after Walters scored from close range following a square ball from Diouf. Spurs pulled one back late on through a Nacer Chadli volley but soon after Tottenham defender Kyle Naughton was sent-off for a professional foul on Moses and Stoke were able to see out a 2–1 victory.Tottenham Hotspur 1, Stoke City 2: Martin Spinks' match report from White Hart Lane http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Tottenham-Hotspur-1-Stoke-City-2-Martin-Spinks/story-24502913-detail/story.html BBC Sport 10 November 2014 Despite defeating Tottenham, Stoke's inconsistency remained as they fell to a home defeat against newly promoted Burnley. The Potters made a woeful start to the match and conceded two goals in the opening 15 minutes, Danny Ings scoring both Burnley goals. Stoke pulled one back via Jon Walters but a wasteful second half display saw them suffer a third home defeat of the campaign.Stoke 1-2 Burnley https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30065845 BBC Sport 29 November 2014 Stoke's preparation for the final match of November against Liverpool was disrupted by a sickness bug at the club's training ground.Sickness bug was no fun at all - Geoff Cameron http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Liverpool-1-Stoke-City-0-Sickness-bug-fun-Geoff/story-24906321-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 30 November 2014 The match itself was a largely uneventful affair which was won 1–0 by Liverpool, Glen Johnson scoring in the 85th minute.Full-time report: Liverpool 1, Stoke City 0 http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/time-report-Liverpool-1-Stoke-City-0/story-24895461-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 30 November 2014 December Stoke suffered a third straight league defeat on 2 December losing 2–1 at Manchester United. Marouane Fellaini headed Man United in front which was cancelled out by Steven Nzonzi just before half time. A free-kick from Juan Mata put the home side back in front and Stoke were denied a point after Diouf's shot was blocked on the line by Ashley Young late in the match.Full-time report: Man United 2, Stoke City 1 http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/time-report/story-25051115-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 3 December 2014 Stoke then took on Arsenal in what was an eventful 90 minutes of football. The Potters made a perfect start as straight from kick-off the ball was played down the wing to Nzonzi who crossed in for Peter Crouch to tap the ball past Emiliano Martínez. Arsenal had the chance to pull level after Héctor Bellerín's cross found an unmarked Olivier Giroud but he could only guide his header off target. Stoke added a second after Bojan turned in a cross from Walters before Walters himself scored to make it 3–0 at half time. Stoke thought they had made it 4–0 after Bojan had fired past Martínez but after a short delay the officials disallowed it for Diouf being in offside position and therefore interfering with play. Arsenal took advantage of the confusion with goals from Santi Cazorla and Aaron Ramsey but their hopes of completing a comeback were ended when Calum Chambers was sent-off for a second bookable offence and Stoke saw out a 3–2 victory.Stoke 3-2 Arsenal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30257121 BBC Sport 8 December 2014 The next match away at Crystal Palace saw both teams make a bright start as Palace scored in the eleventh minute via a looping header from James McArthur. Just 92 seconds later Crouch scored from close range after a shot from Walters deflected into his path. However the remainder of the match saw both teams cancel each other out as the match ended in an drab 1–1 draw.Crystal Palace 1-1 Stoke https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30357667 BBC Sport 13 December 2014 Stoke began the festive period with a home match against league leaders Chelsea on 22 December. Stoke made a terrible start as John Terry headed in a Cesc Fàbregas corner after only two minutes. Stoke struggled to cause Chelsea too much problems and they sealed the win through Fàbregas late in the second half.Stoke City 0, Chelsea 2: Potters caught napping again to gift Chelsea Xmas victory http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-0-Chelsea-2-Potters-caught-napping/story-25752508-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 23 December 2014 On Boxing Day Stoke made the journey to Goodison Park to face Everton. The first half was a disrupted by a number of lengthy injury delays before the key moment in the match. Everton full-back Leighton Baines burst through on goal only for Jonathan Walters to pull him back, however Lee Mason gave Walters a yellow card. From the resulting free-kick Everton lost possession and Stoke counter-attacked through Bojan who was fouled by James McCarthy in the penalty area, Bojan then converted the spot-kick. Stoke were able to produce a strong defensive performance in the second half and were able to hold on for a 1–0 victory.Everton 1-0 Stoke https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30544231 BBC Sport 27 December 2014 Stoke ended a successful 2014 with a home match against Midlands rivals West Bromwich Albion at the Britannia. After a goalless first half a well worked moved ended with Diouf firing past Ben Foster. The Baggies should have equalized following a goalmouth scramble but Gareth McAuley could only hit the post from close range. Stoke secured back to back victories for the first time in the 2014–15 season after Arnautovic's shot deflected in off Diouf.Stoke 2-0 West Brom https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30566675 BBC Sport 29 December 2014 After the match West Brom sacked manager Alan Irvine and replaced him with former Stoke manager Tony Pulis.Tony Pulis confirmed as new West Brom boss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30648573 BBC Sport 2 January 2015 January The first match of 2015 came against Manchester United at the Britannia Stadium. Stoke made a perfect start to the match as Ryan Shawcross scored past his former club after just two minutes. Stoke should have added a second after Diouf outmuscled Jonny Evans to go clean through on goal but he fired the shot over the bar, shortly after Man United leveled through Radamel Falcao. In the second half Stoke had a penalty appeal turned down by referee Michael Oliver for a handball by Chris Smalling and then a header by Crouch hit the post as the match ended 1–1.Stoke 1-1 Man United https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30600756 BBC Sport 2 January 2015 On 7 January 2015 Stoke made their first signing of the January transfer with the loan arrival of German defender Philipp Wollscheid on loan from Bayer Leverkusen.Stoke sign Germany defender Philipp Wollscheid on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30716936 BBC Sport 12 January 2015 He made his debut in the next league match away at Arsenal, however Stoke went on to produce a poor performance. Goals from Laurent Koscielny and a brace from Alexis Sánchez earned the home side the three points.Arsenal 3, Stoke City 0 match report: Outclassed Potters lick their wounds http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Arsenal-3-Stoke-City-0-match-report-Outclassed/story-25838362-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 12 January 2015 Stoke recovered well the following week away at Midlands rivals Leicester City where they produced a commanding performance in a 1–0 victory. Stoke were dealt a blow before kick-off after Ryan Shawcross failed a fitness test meaning that Glenn Whelan took over as captain. After a goalless first half, Bojan fired a low shot past Ben Hamer after 63 minutes which was enough to earn the Potters their fourth away win of the season and their first at the King Power Stadium.Leicester 0-1 Stoke https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30758438 BBC Sport 20 January 2015 Stoke suffered a major blow before their match against Queens Park Rangers with the news that Bojan will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.Bojan Krkic: Stoke striker ruled out for season with knee injury https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31006307 BBC Sport 1 February 2015 Stephen Ireland took the role vacated by Bojan and he set-up Walters for the opening goal after 21 minutes. Walters added a second goal before Niko Kranjčar pulled one back for QPR just before half-time. Rangers tried in vain for force an equalizer in the second half with a Joey Barton free-kick which hit the crossbar the closest they came. Walters completed his hat-trick in stoppage time, becoming the first Stoke player to score a Premier League hat-trick.Stoke 3-1 QPR https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30963548 BBC Sport 1 February 2015 On the final day of the January transfer window Mark Hughes allowed Robert Huth to join Leicester City on loan for the remainder of the 2014–15 season.Robert Huth: Leicester City sign defender on loan from Stoke City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31077446 BBC Sport 9 February 2015 February Stoke's next match was against John Carver's Newcastle United at St James' Park. After a fairly uneventful encounter the match came to life in the final 20 minutes after Newcastle midfielder Jack Colback avoided being sent-off for a foul on Victor Moses. Colback then scored with a low shot past Begovic on 74 minutes. Ireland had a goal ruled out for offside whilst Yoan Gouffran and Ayoze Pérez were guilt of poor finishing for the home side. Stoke were able to claim a point as Crouch headed in a Geoff Cameron cross in the final moments of the match.Newcastle 1-1 Stoke https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31079322 BBC Sport 9 February 2015 On 11 February champions Manchester City, claimed their first Premier League win at the Britannia Stadium in emphatic fashion. It was an even first half where a Crouch header cancelled out Sergio Agüero's opening goal. However Man City scored three times without reply in the second half with goals from Agüero, James Milner and Samir Nasri. With the match over as a contest Hughes was able to bring on Ollie Shenton for his league debut.Stoke v Man City http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3735337 Stoke City F.C 12 February 2015 After the embarrassing FA Cup defeat to Blackburn Rovers, Stoke took on Aston Villa at Villa Park. Villa had new manager Tim Sherwood in charge for the first time following the sacking of Paul Lambert. Scott Sinclair headed Villa in front after 20 minutes before a header from Diouf made it 1–1 just before half time. With the match seemingly headed for a draw, a mistake from Villa captain Ron Vlaar let Victor Moses through on goal, Vlaar then mistimed a sliding tackle and conceded a 90th-minute penalty. Vlaar was then sent-off by referee Roger East and Moses scored the penalty to earn Stoke a 2–1 victory.Aston Villa 1-2 Stoke https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31466727 BBC Sport 23 February 2015 Stoke ended the month of February with a scrappy 1–0 win over Hull City. Peter Crouch scored the only goal of the game after 71 minutes just moments after coming on as a substitute.Stoke 1-0 Hull https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31562895 BBC Sport 2 March 2015 Stephen Ireland suffered a deep cut on his calf which required 15 stitches following a challenge by Hull City defender Maynor Figueroa.Mark Hughes fumes as Stoke's Stephen Ireland sidelined https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31678119 BBC Sport 2 March 2015 March Stoke then made it three wins in a row with a 2–0 victory over Roberto Martínez's Everton. Goals from Moses and Diouf sealed the victory which moved Stoke onto 42 points and into 8th position.Stoke City 2, Everton 0 match report: Moses and Diouf fire Potters to eighth http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-2-Everton-0-match-report-Moses-Diouf/story-26121733-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 5 March 2015 Stoke then came up against former manager Tony Pulis now in charge at West Bromwich Albion. It was a drab 90 minutes of football with a header from Brown Ideye proving to be the only goal of the contest.West Brom v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3735649 Stoke City 16 March 2015 Crystal Palace then inflicted a fourth home defeat of the campaign upon Stoke on 21 March. Diouf scored early on after a Charlie Adam free-kick deflected into his path before the game turned in the last five minutes of the first half. Referee Andre Marriner adjudged that Begovic had fouled Yannick Bolasie in the penalty area which Glenn Murray converted. Slack defending then let in Wilfried Zaha just to give Palace a 2–1 half time lead. Stoke tried in vain to find an equaliser with Palace 'keeper Julián Speroni in fine form.Stoke 1-2 Crystal Palace https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31883077 BBC Sport 25 March 2015 April Stoke began April with a trip to league leaders Chelsea on 4 April. The home side made a commanding start and after a period of sustained pressure they were awarded a penalty after Phillip Wollschied miss-timed a challenge on Cesc Fàbregas. Eden Hazard sent Begović the wrong way from the spot. Stoke equalised just before half time in spectacular fashion as Charlie Adam beat Chelsea 'keeper Thibaut Courtois from his own half.How Charlie Adam's wonder goal for Stoke City shook the country https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32185639 BBC Sport 5 April 2015 Chelsea manager José Mourinho brought on his top goalscorer Diego Costa at half-time but went off injured 10 minutes later.It was a risk to play Diego Costa against Stoke - Mourinho https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32185984 BBC Sport 5 April 2015 The Blues went back in front after a mistake from Begovic, which allowed Hazard to square the ball for Loïc Rémy for a simple tap-in. Nzonzi hit the post for Stoke as they fell to a 2–1 defeat.Chelsea 2-1 Stoke https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32098130 BBC Sport 5 April 2015 Stoke went into their next match against West Ham United looking end a run of three defeats. However they made a poor start to the match as Aaron Cresswell curled in a free-kick after seven minutes. Stoke dominated the remainder of the match from then on but were left frustrated in the search of an equaliser. Marko Arnautović twice had a goal ruled out of offside whilst a header from Diouf hit the post. Stoke and were not to be denied a point though as Arnautović finally scored a legitimate goal in the 95th minute.West Ham 1-1 Stoke https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32179965 BBC Sport 13 April 2015 Ronald Koeman's Southampton were next at the Britannia on 18 April. The Saints went into the match still looking to earn a place in Europe following a successful campaign, and they took the lead when Morgan Schneiderlin tapped in from close range after Stoke had failed to deal with a corner. Stoke should have equalised just before half-time but Nzonzi miscued from just yards out. He helped Stoke level straight after half time as his over hit cross hit the crossbar and Diouf was quickest to react. Stoke managed to beat Southampton for the first time in the Premier League after Charlie Adam scored the winning goal in the 84th minute.Stoke 2-1 Southampton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32262295 BBC Sport 20 April 2015 For the visit of relegation threatened Sunderland there was a minute's silence for the 30th anniversary of the Bradford City stadium fire. Stoke made an awful start to the match as Sunderland took the lead inside the first minute through Connor Wickham after Begovic failed to hold on to a low cross. Stoke dominated from the restart and Adam fired Stoke level after 27 minutes. A jittery Stoke defense provided Sunderland with their best chances of taking three points but they were unable to capitalise and the match ended 1–1.Stoke 1-1 Sunderland BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32363041 27 April 2015 Peter Odemwingie made his come back from injury playing for the first time since August.Odemwingie Return A boost - Hughes http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/odemwingie-return-a-boost-hughes-2423588.aspx Stoke City 27 April 2015 May Stoke traveled to South Wales on 2 May to play against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium where Jack Butland was give his first start of the season. Stoke produced a poor performance and lost the match 2–0 with goals from Jefferson Montero and Ki Sung-yueng. Marc Wilson became the first Stoke player to be sent-off in the Premier League this season after picking up two yellow cards.Swansea v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3736196&tcmuri=1654379 Stoke City 3 May 2015 The Potters faced Tottenham Hotspur the following week at the Britannia Stadium. Stoke made a strong start and scored through a header from Adam after 21 minutes via a defensive mistake from Jan Vertonghen. City doubled their lead after another Spurs defensive mishap, a cross-field ball by Adam ended up with Hugo Lloris and Eric Dier getting in each other's way and Nzonzi was able to fire the ball into an empty net. It got worse for Tottenham as Vlad Chiricheș was sent-off of two bookable offences and Diouf scored late on to seal a 3–0 victory and move stoke on to 50 points. It was also the first time Stoke had completed the double over Tottenham Hotspur.Stoke 3-0 Tottenham BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32561784 11 May 2015 The Premier League dubious goals panel later ruled Diouf's goal as a Jan Vertonghen own goal.Dubious goals panel takes Tottenham strike off Mame Diouf http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Dubious-goals-panel-takes-strike-Mame/story-26502578-detail/story.html? Stoke Sentinel 14 May 2015 Stoke beat last season's record points tally in the Premier League in a penultimate match of the season against already relegated Burnley at Turf Moor. Both sides cancelled each other out in an uneventful 0–0 draw.Burnley 0-0 Stoke BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32670895 17 May 2015 The final match of the 2014–15 season was against Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium who had former England captain Steven Gerrard playing his final match for the club.Stoke 6-1 Liverpool BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32770765 25 May 2015 Diouf opened the scoring in the 22nd minute after Adam's shot was parried into his path by Simon Mignolet. Diouf scored again soon after with a powerful shot from the edge of the area. Walters made it 3–0 on the half hour mark after being gifted a chance by Emre Can. Adam scored against his former club with a low shot before Nzonzi curled in a shot from 25-yards to earn Stoke a 5–0 lead at half-time. Liverpool fans had something to celebrate after Gerrard scored a consolation but Crouch scored the final goal of the match to make the score 6–1. It was Stoke's biggest top-flight win since the 1966–67 season.Stoke City 6, Liverpool 1 match report: Historic demolition closes 2014/15 campaign http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-6-Liverpool-1-match-report-Historic/story-26563780-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 26 May 2015 Results MatchDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorersReport116 August 2014Aston VillaH0–127,478Report224 August 2014Hull CityA1–124,348Shawcross 83'Report330 August 2014Manchester CityA1–045,622Diouf 58'Report413 September 2014Leicester CityH0–127,500Report520 September 2014Queens Park RangersA2–216,163Diouf 11', Crouch 51'Report629 September 2014Newcastle UnitedH1–026,332Crouch 15'Report74 October 2014SunderlandA1–342,713Adam 15'Report819 October 2014Swansea CityH2–127,017Adam 43' (pen), Walters 76'Report925 October 2014SouthamptonA0–130,017Report101 November 2014West Ham UnitedH2–227,174Moses 33', Diouf 56'Report119 November 2014Tottenham HotspurA2–135,966Bojan 6', Walters 33'Report1222 November 2014BurnleyH1–227,018Walters 32'Report1329 November 2014LiverpoolA0–144,735Report142 December 2014Manchester UnitedA1–275,388Nzonzi 39'Report156 December 2014ArsenalH3–227,367Crouch 1', Bojan 35', Walters 45'Report1613 December 2014Crystal PalaceA1–123,038Crouch 13'Report1722 December 2014ChelseaH0–227,550Report1826 December 2014EvertonA1–039,166Bojan 38' (pen)Report1928 December 2014West Bromwich AlbionH2–027,070Diouf (2) 51', 66'Report201 January 2015Manchester UnitedH1–127,203Shawcross 2'Report2111 January 2015ArsenalA0–359,956Report2217 January 2015Leicester CityA1–031,722Bojan 63'Report2331 January 2015Queens Park RangersH3–127,512Walters (3) 21', 34', 90+2'Report248 February 2015Newcastle UnitedA1–147,763Crouch 90'Report2511 February 2015Manchester CityH1–427,011Crouch 38'Report2621 February 2015Aston VillaA2–131,880Diouf 45', Moses 90+3' (pen)Report2728 February 2015Hull CityH1–026,473Crouch 71'Report284 March 2015EvertonH2–026,431Moses 32', Diouf 84'Report2914 March 2015West Bromwich AlbionA0–124,323Report3021 March 2015Crystal PalaceH1–227,532Diouf 14'Report314 April 2015ChelseaA1–241,098Adam 44'Report3211 April 2015West Ham UnitedA1–134,946Arnautović 90+5'Report3318 April 2015SouthamptonH2–126,467Diouf 47', Adam 84'Report3425 April 2015SunderlandH1–126,706Adam 27'Report352 May 2015Swansea CityA0–220,611Report369 May 2015Tottenham HotspurH3–027,104Adam 21', Nzonzi 32', Vertonghen (o.g.) 86'Report3716 May 2015BurnleyA0–018,636Report3824 May 2015LiverpoolH6–127,602Diouf (2) 22', 26', Walters 30', Adam 41', Nzonzi 45', Crouch 86'Report Final league table STK FA Cup 2014–15 FA Cup Stoke were drawn at home against Conference Premier side Wrexham in the FA Cup third round. Stoke put in a disappointing display against the non-league side and fell behind after 73 minutes to a Mark Carrington header. However Stoke avoided an embarrassing exit as a close range tap-in from Marko Arnautović and a brace from Stephen Ireland in the final ten minutes saw the Potters progress 3–1.Stoke v Wrexham http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3794853 Stoke City F.C 4 January 2015 In the fourth round Stoke came up against League One Rochdale at Spotland. Bojan volleyed Stoke into an early lead before he went off injured. From then on Rochdale had the better of the first half but were unable to beat Jack Butland. After half-time Stoke scored through Stephen Ireland, Victor Moses and Jonathan Walters with Rhys Bennett getting a consolation for the Dale.Rochdale v Stoke http://www.stokecityfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3799242&tcmuri=2189117 Stoke City F.C 27 January 2015 Stoke faced Championship side Blackburn Rovers in the fifth round and despite Peter Crouch scoring an early goal Stoke crashed to a 4–1 defeat.Blackburn 4-1 Stoke BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31423138 14 February 2015 RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorersReportR34 January 2015WrexhamH3–119,423Arnautović 80', Ireland (2) 88', 90+4'ReportR426 January 2015RochdaleA4–17,443Bojan 4', Ireland 52', Moses 61', Walters 90+3'ReportR514 February 2015Blackburn RoversA1–413,934Crouch 10'Report League Cup 2014–15 Football League Cup Stoke were drawn at home to League Two side Portsmouth in the second round of the League Cup. The Potters were able to claim a 3–0 victory with a brace from Jonathan Walters and a strike from Peter Crouch.Stoke City 3, Portsmouth 0: Potters head for Sunderland after crushing Capital Cup triumph http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-3-Portsmouth-0-Potters-head-Sunderland/story-22837670-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 29 August 2014Stoke City 3, Portsmouth 0: SJW inspires a capital show by Potters http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-3-Portsmouth-0-SJW-inspires-capital/story-22837661-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 29 August 2014 It was a comfortable victory for Stoke and manager Mark Hughes was able to give a professional debut to academy player Ollie Shenton.The Future Is Bright http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/the-future-is-bright-1883348.aspx Stoke City F.C 29 August 2014 Stoke faced fellow Premier League side Sunderland in the fourth round and despite falling behind to a Jozy Altidore strike, two goals from Marc Muniesa earned Stoke their first ever win at the Stadium of Light and progression to the next round.Sunderland 1, Stoke City 2: Full-time match report http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Sunderland-1-Stoke-City-2-time-match-report/story-22969415-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 24 September 2014 In the Fourth Round Stoke faced Southampton and after an abject first half display found themselves 2–0 down. Stoke improved in the second half and goals from Steven Nzonzi and Mame Biram Diouf brought it back level before Peter Crouch was then sent-off for two bookable offences and the Saints went and scored the decisive third goal.Martin Spinks' match report from the Capital One Cup tie http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-2-Southampton-3-Martin-Spinks-match/story-23755373-detail/story.html Stoke Sentinel 30 October 2014 RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorersReportR227 August 2014PortsmouthH3–010,312Walters (2) 16', 47', Crouch 90'ReportR323 September 2014SunderlandA2–117,353Muniesa (2) 31',71'ReportR429 October 2014SouthamptonH2–316,340Nzonzi 49', Diouf 82'Report Squad statistics No.Pos.NamePremier LeagueFA CupLeague CupTotalDisciplineAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals13px13px1GKBIH Asmir Begović3500010360302DFSCO Phil Bardsley24(1)0302029(1)0903DFNED Erik Pieters29(2)0001030(2)0704DFGER Robert Huth0(1)010203(1)0105DFESP Marc Muniesa14(5)0102217(5)2306MFIRE Glenn Whelan26(2)0200028(2)0707MFIRL Stephen Ireland11(6)00(2)31012(8)3308MFHON 1949 Wilson Palacios00000000009FWNGR Peter Odemwingie1(6)000102(6)00010FWAUT Marko Arnautović20(9)1312(1)025(10)23011MFUSA Brek Shea000000000012DFIRE Marc Wilson25(2)0201028(2)08113FWNGR Victor Moses193211(1)022(1)43014MFSCO Jamie Ness000000000015MFFRA Steven Nzonzi38320214243016MFSCO Charlie Adam15(14)71(2)02(1)018(17)77017DFENG Ryan Shawcross (c)32220303726018FWSEN Mame Biram Diouf28(6)11202132(6)128019FWIRL Jonathan Walters28(4)81(1)12231(5)115020DFUSA Geoff Cameron21(6)0202025(6)04121MFENG Steve Sidwell5(7)01(2)00(1)06(10)04022GKENG Jack Butland303020800023DFSVK Dionatan Teixeira0(1)000000(1)00024MFMAR Oussama Assaidi1(8)010103(8)01025FWENG Peter Crouch17(16)81(1)11(2)119(19)104126DFGER Philipp Wollscheid12020001405027FWESP Bojan Krkić14(2)4111016(2)53028DFENG Andy Wilkinson000(1)0101(1)00029GKDEN Thomas Sørensen000000000031MFENG Charlie Ward000000000034MFENG Ollie Shenton0(1)0000(1)00(2)00035GKAUT Daniel Bachmann0000000000––Own goals–1–0–0–1–– Transfers In DatePos.NameFromFeeRef. Reference22 May 2014DFSCO Phil BardsleyENG SunderlandFreeStoke sign Phil Bardsley from Sunderland on three-year deal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27529040 BBC Sport 31 May 2014Potters Complete Bardsley Signing http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/potters-complete-bardsley-signing-1570484.aspx Stoke City F.C 22 May 20149 June 2014MFENG Steve SidwellENG FulhamFreeSteve Sidwell Signs http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/steve-sidwell-signs-1627266.aspx Stoke City F.C 9 June 2014Steve Sidwell: Stoke City sign former Fulham midfielder BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27769534 4 September 201411 June 2014FWSEN Mame Biram DioufGER Hannover 96FreeStoke complete signings of Mame Biram Diouf and Dionatan Teixeira BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27801520 11 June 201411 June 2014DFSVK Dionatan TeixeiraSVK Dukla Banská BystricaUndisclosed22 July 2014FWESP Bojan KrkićESP BarcelonaUndisclosedBojan's A Potter http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/bojans-a-potter-1775217.aspx Stoke City F.C 22 July 2014Bojan Krkic: Stoke sign Barcelona forward on four-year deal BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28430289 4 September 2014 Out DatePos.NameToFeeRef. Reference23 May 2014MFENG Matthew EtheringtonReleasedFreePotters Retained List http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/potters-retained-list-1570985.aspx Stoke City F.C 23 May 201423 May 2014MFENG Lucas DawsonReleasedFree23 May 2014MFNED Kevin Gomez-NietoNED Helmond SportFree23 May 2014DFENG Ben HeneghanENG ChesterFreeChester sign former Stoke defender Ben Henaghan BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28805167 15 August 201423 May 2014DFIRL Jordan KeaneENG Alfreton TownFreeAlfreton Town sign defenders Luke Graham and Jordan Keane BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28127454 2 July 201423 May 2014MFENG Jordan RichardsonReleasedFree23 May 2014FWSWI Karim RossiENG Hull CityFree27 June 2014MFENG Michael KightlyENG BurnleyUndisclosedMichael Kightly joins Premier League new boys Burnley http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Michael-Kightly-joins-Premier-League/story-21299430-detail/story.html? Stoke Sentinel 27 June 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140630040547/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Michael-Kightly-joins-Premier-League/story-21299430-detail/story.html 30 June 2014 dead dmy-all20 August 2014FWENG Cameron JeromeENG Norwich CityUndisclosedJerome Joins The Canaries http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/jerome-joins-the-canaries-1847308.aspx Stoke City F.C 20 August 2014Norwich City sign Carlos Cuellar and Cameron Jerome BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28869774 4 September 201419 December 2014MFUSA Brek SheaUSA Orlando CityUndisclosedBrek Shea has left Stoke to return to USA and play for Orlando City http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/9613214? Sky Sports 20 December 20141 January 2015DFENG Ryan ShottonENG Derby CountyUndisclosedShotton Completes Derby Switch http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/shotton-completes-derby-switch-2176295.aspx Stoke City F.C 1 January 20158 January 2015MFUSA Maurice EduUSA Philadelphia UnionUndisclosedUnion secure transfer of Maurice Edu, agree multi-year contract http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/thegoalkeeper/Union-secure-transfer-of-Maurice-Edu-agree-multi-year-contract.html Philly 8 January 2015 Loan in Date fromDate toPos.NameFromRef. Reference16 August 201430 June 2015FWNGR Victor MosesENG ChelseaStoke City Land Victor Moses http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/city-land-moses-1832340.aspx Stoke City F.C 16 August 2014Victor Moses: Chelsea winger joins Stoke on season-long loan BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28818575 16 August 20141 September 201411 January 2015MFMAR Oussama AssaidiENG LiverpoolTransfer deadline day: Stoke sign Oussama Assaidi from Liverpool BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29020948 2 September 2014Oussama Assaidi joins Stoke for second time http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Oussama-Assaidi-joins-Stoke-City/story-22860431-detail/story.html? Stoke Sentinel 2 September 20147 January 201530 June 2015DFGER Philipp WollscheidGER Bayer LeverkusenStoke sign German international Philipp Wollscheid on loan BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30716936 7 January 2015 Loan out Date fromDate toPos.NameToRef. Reference5 August 201430 June 2015GKAUT Daniel BachmannWAL WrexhamWrexham sign defender Smith and goalkeeper Bachmann BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28665018 18 August 20149 August 20149 September 2014FWENG James AlabiENG Accrington StanleyAccrington sign Stoke City striker James Alabi on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28731614 BBC Sport 10 August 2014 10 August 201414 August 20141 January 2015MFSCO Jamie NessENG Crewe AlexandraNess Joins Crewe On Loan http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/ness-joins-crewe-on-loan-1827901.aspx Stoke City F.C 14 August 201425 August 20141 January 2015DFENG Ryan ShottonENG Derby CountyRyan Shotton: Derby County sign Stoke City defender on loan BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28929037 4 September 201411 September 201413 December 2014MFUSA Brek SheaENG Birmingham CityShea Joins Birmingham On Loan http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/shea-joins-birmingham-on-loan-1907445.aspx Stoke City F.C 11 September 2014 11 September 201420 October 201427 November 2014GKENG Jack ButlandENG Derby CountyJack Butland: Derby County sign Stoke City goalkeeper on loan BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29688846 20 October 2014Butland Extends Derby Loan http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/butland-extends-derby-loan-2089688.aspx Stoke City F.C 18 November 201420 October 201419 January 2015DFENG Andy WilkinsonENG MillwallWilkinson Joins Millwall http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/wilkinson-joins-millwall-2027913.aspx Stoke City F.C 20 October 2014Andy Wilkinson cuts short Millwall loan to rejoin Stoke http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/9652270/transfer-news-andy-wilkinson-cuts-short-millwall-loan-to-rejoin-stoke SkySports 19 January 20158 January 201530 June 2015FWENG George WaringENG BarnsleyWaring Joins Barnsley On Loan http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/waring-joins-barnsley-on-loan-2189569.aspx? Stoke City F.C 8 January 20152 February 201530 June 2015DFGER Robert HuthENG Leicester CityHuth Leaves For Leicester http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/huth-leaves-for-leicester-2242778.aspx Stoke City F.C 2 February 2015 References Stoke City Category:Stoke City F.C. seasons