Following the dismissal of Steve Chumasen, Stoke City has appointed the fascinating and youthful Spanish coach, Narcis Pelach.
He has taken charge of the club on a three-year deal, tasked with leading The Potters to greatness. Shortly after signing his contract, Pelach wasted no time and immediately began training sessions, with high expectations for the 2024-25 season.
Stoke City is set to face Hull City in a thrilling match, with both teams going through a challenging period in the EFL Championship. Each side will be desperate for a win to climb the standings.
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Stoke City enters this match as the clear favorite to claim victory over Hull City. With the game taking place at the Bet365 Stadium, Stoke City will look to rely on the support of their home crowd to help their players deliver the best performance possible.
Under the guidance of Narcis Pelach, who has worked hard in the limited time he's had, the team is expected to come out strong. Despite only having a few days to manage the squad, Pelach's knowledge of the players from previous matches will hopefully translate into a positive result, especially playing at home.
Fire in his belly and silver on his tongue.
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) September 18, 2024
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This fixture is rich in history. Fans may recall the last time Stoke City faced Hull City in the Premier League back in 2017. That iconic match saw Stoke City win 3-1, with goals from Xherdan Shaqiri, Peter Crouch, and Marko Arnautovic. Harry Maguire scored for Hull City in what became a memorable encounter between the two clubs.
That 2017 clash marked the last time these two teams met in the Premier League, as both were relegated that season and have since competed in the EFL Championship. Now, they face off again on September 20th for the sixth round of the Championship. There are high expectations for Narcis Pelach to make a strong first impression as Stoke City's new manager against Hull City.