The talent” – Crystal Palace offered Stoke City backing over Liverpool transfer
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Stoke City have endured another miserable season, although they will hope Mark Robins can lead a new, successful era if they stay in the Championship.
Whilst the Potters still have work to do to ensure they don’t drop to the second tier, they have made improvements since the new boss came in.
| Championship Table (as of 25/2/25) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | P | GD | Pts | |
| 17 | Portsmouth | 34 | -11 | 39 |
| 18 | Oxford United | 34 | -11 | 38 |
| 19 | Stoke City | 33 | -14 | 35 |
| 20 | Hull City | 33 | -24 | 33 |
| 21 | Cardiff City | 33 | -11 | 33 |
| 22 | Plymouth Argyle | 34 | -15 | 30 |
| 23 | Derby County | 34 | -29 | 29 |
| 24 | Luton Town | 34 | -52 | 28 |
Nevertheless, the fact they’re underachieving once again means the spotlight is on many key figures at the club, and the recruitment has certainly been questioned by supporters.
Lewis Koumas attracting Crystal Palace transfer interest
However, one deal that has worked out is Lewis Koumas’ arrival from Liverpool.
The 19-year-old joined Stoke on loan in the summer, and whilst he has struggled for consistency, there’s no denying he has been one of the few bright spots at the Bet365 Stadium over the past six months.
