William Dodds

William Dodds

Freelance sports journalist based in London.

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: James McClean of Stoke City shows his dejection during the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Reading at Bet365 Stadium on December 14, 2019 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Stoke City vs Swansea City: Player ratings

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HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Tyrese Campbell of Stoke City celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Huddersfield Town and Stoke City at John Smith's Stadium on January 01, 2020 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Keeping Campbell should be Stoke’s January priority

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WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland celebrates Tyrese Campbell's opening goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City at The Hawthorns on January 20, 2020 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Stoke go four clear of drop zone with West Brom win

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WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Matt Philips of West Brom gets past Tommy Smith of Stoke during the Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City at The Hawthorns on January 20, 2020 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

West Bromwich Albion vs Stoke City: Player Ratings

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BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 04: Michael O'Neill, Manager of of Stoke City looks on prior to the FA Cup Third Round match between Brentford FC and Stoke City at Griffin Park on January 04, 2020 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Stoke City face West Brom as transfer window looms

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STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: Michael O'Neill manager of Stoke City gestures during the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Reading at Bet365 Stadium on December 14, 2019 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Michael O’Neill needs backing from the board this month

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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Che Adams of Southampton attempts a bicycle kick under pressure from Jorginho of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Southampton FC at Stamford Bridge on December 26, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Have Stoke found the solution to their goal scoring woes?

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MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 20: Sam Vokes of Stoke City reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Stoke City at Riverside Stadium on December 20, 2019 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Stoke City plot loan signing to improve attack

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BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 04: Michael O'Neill, Manager of of Stoke City looks on prior to the FA Cup Third Round match between Brentford FC and Stoke City at Griffin Park on January 04, 2020 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Player ratings: Stoke City vs Milwall

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STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Thibaud Verlinden of Stoke City and John Swift of Reading in action during the Sky Bet Championship between Stoke City and Reading at Bet365 Stadium on March 16, 2019 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Stoke must rise to the occasion against Milwall

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STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10: Korede Aderson of Everton and William Forrester of Stoke in action during the FA Youth Cup Fourth Round match between Stoke City and Everton at Britannia Stadium on January 10, 2019 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Player ratings: Fulham U23s 0-2 Stoke City U23s

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STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Thibaud Verlinden of Stoke City and John Swift of Reading in action during the Sky Bet Championship between Stoke City and Reading at Bet365 Stadium on March 16, 2019 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

O’Neill admits Stoke want new signings

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GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN - JUNE 26: Kim Vilfort of Denmark is mobbed by team-mates after scoring the second and winning goal during the UEFA European Championships 1992 Final between Denmark and Germany held at the Ullevi Stadium on June 26, 1992 in Gothernburg, Sweden. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Allsport/Getty Images)

Hummel offers Stoke City stylish alternative to Macron

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BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 04: Michael O'Neill, Manager of of Stoke City looks on prior to the FA Cup Third Round match between Brentford FC and Stoke City at Griffin Park on January 04, 2020 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

O’Neill must find consistency if Stoke City are to improve

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HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Tyrese Campbell of Stoke City celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Huddersfield Town and Stoke City at John Smith's Stadium on January 01, 2020 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Celtic and Rangers set to move for Tyrese Campbell

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STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: Joe Allen of Stoke City and Charlie Adam of Reading compete for the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Reading at Bet365 Stadium on December 14, 2019 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Arsenal urged to move for Stoke City midfielder Allen

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