A brave new era at Stoke City got off to the best possible start as Paul Lambert’s first game in charge delivered the precious victory that breathes fresh life into their troubled season. Joe Allen and Mame Diouf scored the goals that lifted Stoke out of the relegation zone and had Lambert manically running onto the pitch to celebrate.The 48-year-old was way down Stoke’s original list of candidates to replace Mark Hughes and news of his appointment was not exactly welcomed by the supporters, yet few will be complaining if this result proves a sign of things to come. This was Stoke’s first win in five league matches and their first clean sheet since October. Continue readingreadfullarticle
