We take a look at the favourites to become new Stoke City manager as the club sacks Narcis Pelach after 19 matches in charge.
Stoke City have parted company with head coach Narcis Pelach just 19 games into his tenure at the club, stating that the Catalan was “not the right fit”.
Pelach replaced Steven Schumacher on 18 September, signing a three-year contract, but has won only three times in the Championship, the last on 6 November, and the Potters lie 19th in the table.
They were beaten 2-0 by Leeds United on Boxing Day, during which the 36-year-old was criticised over his constant tactical changes.
Stoke City have parted company with Head Coach Narcís Pèlach.
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) December 27, 2024
CLUB STATEMENT:
Stoke City have parted company with Head Coach Narcís Pèlach.
The Club has opted to make a change following a run of disappointing results on the field.
Sporting Director Jon Walters said: “Narcís is a talented coach with huge potential, he works relentlessly hard and I have no doubt that he will go on to achieve success in the future.
“However, with the way results and performances have been in recent weeks, we have to accept with hindsight that he has proved not to be the right fit for this club at this time.
“I take full responsibility for that and I’m absolutely determined that we will now make the right choice to take us forward.
“Every decision we make is driven by our love of Stoke City and absolute determination to bring success to the Club.”
Chair John Coates added: “Narcís has our thanks for his around-the-clock endeavours during his time with the Club.
“He is a great person and a talented coach with a relentless work ethic and a bright future. He departs Stoke City with my very best wishes.
“I would also like to thank our fans for the outstanding way they got behind the team against Leeds United on Boxing Day, and for their continuing and unwavering support.”
Further information regarding the make-up of the coaching team for Sunday’s fixture against Sunderland will be shared in due course.
FAVOURITES TO BECOME NEW STOKE MANAGER:
Sky Bet – 28 Dec
Mark Robins – 3/1
Steve Cooper – 5/1
Tony Mowbray – 5/1
Russell Martin – 6/1
Mat Sadler – 14/1
Ryan Lowe – 14/1
BetVictor – 28 Dec
Mark Robins – 4/1
Tony Mowbray – 5/1
Russell Martin – 8/1
Steve Cooper – 10/1
David Moyes – 10/1
Gary O’Neil – 12/1
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