Stoke City fans here in the Tavern are staring down the barrel of relegation after their side find themselves in a position that many wouldn’t have dreamt of.
The Potters will have set their sights on looking to build on their 13th placed finish last time out. However, after the poor start that they’ve made to this campaign, this looks like becoming something of a long shot for the club.
Indeed, Mark Hughes found himself relieved of his managerial duties in the past couple of weeks as the blame for Stoke City’s poor start to the season was put largely on the shoulders of the 54-year-old. Despite some good work on his almost half decade in the Potteries, many of our punters believe it was time for Sparky to depart.
And, they didn’t decide to hang around either as they managed to find themselves a predecessor on Monday, with former Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Paul Lambert taking over at the Britannia Stadium.
Of course, with the January transfer window now in full swing, Paul Lambert will be looking to bring in some players of his own, that he feels can help the Potters escape the dreaded relegation zone.
Nevertheless, with an important 5 months ahead for both the club and their new manager. Here’s a look at TWO saviours Paul Lambert needs to bring to the Britannia…
Odion Ighalo
The former Watford striker was a goalscoring sensation during his years with the Hornets, as one of the Premier League’s form players at the time.
Indeed, he’s carried on his prolific goalscoring ways after netting 15 goals in 27 games for Chinese side Changchun Yatai FC, as a return to the Premier League may be closer than many think.
Especially with Stoke City’s current goalscoring woes without a prolific striker in their ranks.
The Potters were one of the teams linked with a possible return for the Nigerian back in November, as he could quite possibly be the missing piece needed for them to guarantee survival.
William Vainqueur
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The 29-year-old is highly sought after, with his defensive performances this season making him out to be another one of the flourishing defensive-midfielders within the footballing world.
Currently playing his football in Turkey for Antalyaspor, he’s managed to put on some impressive displays that highlight the key components of his game to be the intercepting and tackling ability he possesses.
Indeed, the Stoke City squad are still hurting from the departure of Steve N’Zonzi, as record signing Gianelli Imbula continues to disappoint after being sent out on loan to French club Toulouse.
The Potters have been linked with signing the 29-year-old this window, as Paul Lambert looks to make his first signing in the Premier League.
