Tony Pulis

A general view of Ibrox Stadium. Picture: SNS Group

Rangers latest: Stewart Downing situation | Ex-England star ‘would walk into Ger...

Celtic were linked with a move for the player in the summer. Picture: Getty

Celtic linked with return for Chelsea midfielder Charly Musonda

Kevin McDonald has been linked with both Middlesbrough and Rangers. Picture: Getty

Rangers linked with Â£1.5m move for Kevin McDonald

Derek McInnes, manager of Aberdeen. Picture: John Devlin

West Brom keen on Aberdeen boss and Rangers target Derek McInnes

Michael O'Neill is also a target for the SFA.

Michael O'Neill favourite for West Brom after Tony Pulis sacked

Alex McLeish previously spent four-and-a-half years at Rangers. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Rumour Mill: McLeish new favourite for Rangers job | Celtic to spend in January ...

The Scottish Football Association made an approach for Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill on Friday. Picture: PA

Could Scotland lose out in their pursuit of Michael O'Neill?

Brendan Rodgers is said to be interested in Eupen striker Henry Onyekuru. Picture: PA

Celtic target Henry Onyekuru wanted by West Brom - reports

Diego Costa celebrates scoring Chelsea's winner against West Brom. Picture: Getty.

Chelsea 1 '“ 0 West Brom: Conte baffled by threat of points loss

New Celtic signing Cristian Gamboa has two important World Cup qualifiers coming up with Costa Rica. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS

Celtic new boy Cristian Gamboa to fly back for Rangers clash

Cristian Gamboa is unveiled after completing his move to Celtic. Picture: SNS

Even in Costa Rica, Celtic is a big club - Cristian Gamboa

Darren Fletcher

Tony Pulis praises ever-present Darren Fletcher after return to fitness

Scotland's Darren Fletcher takes inspiration from David Weir who played into his forties. Picture: SNS

Darren Fletcher inspired by Scotland career of David Weir

West Brom striker Salomon Rondon, right, celebrates after scoring what proved to be the winner. Picture: Getty Images

Van Gaal: Ref should have used discretion over Mata red card

Hundreds of Aston Villa fans invaded the pitch after their FA Cup sixthround win. Picture: PA

FA promises a ‘thorough’ probe into Villa crowd trouble

Stuart Armstrong has already captained Scotland under-21s. Picture: SNS

Gordon Strachan: Celtic’s Armstrong to wait on cap

Wayne Rooney is desperate to lift the FA Cup. Picture: PA

Bradford striker James Hanson targets Wembley

James Morrison: No slacking off. Picture: John Devlin

James Morrison hails new clubmate Darren Fletcher

West Brom striker Brown Ideye, right, celebrates scoring the opening goal with team-mate Saido Berahino. Photograph: Getty Images

West Brom 4 - 0 West Ham: Albion dismantle Hammers

A young Darren Fletcher with the man who signed him, Sir Alex Ferguson. Picture: Getty

Time catches up with child prodigy Darren Fletcher

Darren Fletcher vies with Old Trafford team mate Wayne Rooney during the Scotland v England friendly. Picture: John Devlin

Darren Fletcher’s Manchester United future unclear

West Bromwich Albion's Georgios Samaras. Picture: PA

Ex-Celtic striker Samaras to leave West Brom

Kevin Mirallas elected to take Evertons 44th-minute penalty but his effort hit the post to leave the home fans frustrated. Picture: Getty

Everton 0-0 West Brom: Spot of bother for Mirallas

Mike Ashley is seeking the seventh permanent manager of his Newcastle reign. Picture: Getty

Mike Ashley starts hunt for next Newcastle manager

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer quit as manager of Cardiff City but thanked owner Vincent Tan for the opportunity. Picture: Getty

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: My decision to quit Cardiff

Cardiff City and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have parted ways. Picture:AP

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: My decision to quit Cardiff

Neil Warnock returns to Crystal Palace for his second spell as the manager of the Premier League club. Picture: AP

Neil Warnock returns to Crystal Palace as manager

LMA says Mackay disrespectful but puts texts down to friendly banter. Picture: PA

Malky Mackay apologises for offensive messages

Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey celebrates after scoring against Crystal Palace. Picture: AP

English round-up: Late Arsenal strike downs Palace

Tony Pulis has left Crystal Palace. picture: PA

Neil Lennon a contender for Crystal Palace job

Andres Iniesta and Iker Casillas feel the pain. Picture: Getty Images

Death in the Maracana as Spain era ends

Liverpool's Luis Suarez is a picture of dejection at the final whistle. The Anfield side threw away a 3-0 lead. Picture: PA

Spurs apologise over Liverpool social media breach

Brendan Rodgers Liverpool have the momentum in the title race after ten consecutive wins. Picture: PA

No extra title pressure on Liverpool, says Rodgers

Joe Ledley: Crystal Palace target. Picture: SNS

Celtic’s Joe Ledley is Crystal Palace target

Mark Hughes is unveiled as the new Stoke City manager yesterday after signing a threeyear deal at the Britannia Stadium. Picture: PA

Stoke boss Mark Hughes out to prove critics wrong

Tony Pulis: Understanding. Picture: Getty

No hard feelings from Tony Pulis after Stoke exit

Tony Pulis is on the verge of leaving Stoke City after seven successful years in charge. Picture: Getty Images

Matt Etherington laments Tony Pulis’ Stoke exit

Young Celtic fan Kathlenn McGovern is shown the trophy by manager Neil Lennon before then receiving his winner's medal. Picture: SNS

Stoke City consider Neil Lennon for manager job

Anorak: Stoke looking good to rule at Britannia

Newcastle Utd 2 - 1 Stoke City: Cisse in smash and grab

Liverpool 0 - 0 Stoke City: Brendan Rodgers rues Reds’ rotten home run

The Anorak: Potters primed to sink Swans
IT IS not often I find myself headlining a team that is winless in the league approaching October. However, another way to look at things is that Stoke City sho...

Stoke wait for league approval over Owen

Maurice Edu poised to sign for Stoke

Reading urged to follow Stoke’s lead in Premier League survival bid

Rangers newco: Stoke agree deal to sign Jamie Ness

Rangers newco: Stoke agree deal to sign Jamie Ness

Stoke 2 - 0 Swansea City: Stoke banish Euro hangover

Europa League

Stoke City 0 - 1 Valencia: Topal goal gives Stoke a mountain to climb

Pulis ‘excited’about arrival of Valencia

United up for battle

James McPake can take leading role in Hibs defence

The Rumour Mill: Thursday’s football news and gossip

Pulis: I’d boss Wales for Speed memorial

Everton 1 - 2 Stoke City: Huth’s header enough to defeat Toffees

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

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