A Long Season for Stoke City, but Ben Gibson Approaches It with Positivity
• Crucial moments ahead as the season reaches its midpoint
• Positive progress under Narcis Pelach's guidance
By Oscar Cortes
Ben Gibson is a captain fully aware of Stoke City’s journey this season. Though recent weeks have been challenging for the team, the outlook is finally brightening. Stoke City’s hard work paid off with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Derby County, a match that brought much-needed points and lifted morale, helping the team avoid slipping into the EFL Championship relegation zone. Game by game, Stoke City is showing steady improvement.
Even in their recent Carabao Cup face-off with a Premier League team, where they narrowly lost 3-2, the team’s efforts were commendable—particularly with Caradarco scoring two crucial goals, nearly pushing them to a draw. Narcis Pelach’s influence since his arrival has been evident, driving this positive momentum.
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Ben Gibson’s Reflections on the Win Against Derby County
Following the Derby County victory, Ben Gibson shared his thoughts, emphasizing the importance of those three points for the team, especially as they aim to climb the EFL Championship table. While there is still a long way to go, with over 20 matches remaining, Stoke City is focused on securing as many victories as possible in the upcoming fixtures.
The team’s determination was on full display against Derby County, a team higher up in the standings. With this victory, The Potters now find themselves level on points with several Championship teams—Coventry City, Derby County, Hull City, Cardiff City, and Sheffield Wednesday—all tied at 15 points. This mid-table race is extremely tight and competitive, and Gibson knows this season will feel like a rollercoaster.
The Derby County match was just that, filled with excitement and backed by fans cheering until the final whistle. Gibson himself was instrumental, scoring a fantastic header to secure the 2-1 win for Stoke City. Looking ahead, the team is now preparing for an away match against Blackburn Rovers in the next round of the EFL Championship.
They understand it will be a challenging game, but to become the best, they have to overcome the best. Narcis Pelach’s work aims to build a winning mentality, guiding Stoke City to grow into a formidable, successful team in the Championship.
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