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Intense Jones will get Potters back on track

Chris Dunlavy
A fresh take on football

BESTING a man with 30 years’ experience, an NVQ in Microsoft Office and a fella hiding in the hedge is nothing compared to making Benik Afobe run around.
That, at least, was the verdict of euphoric Stoke City supporters after last weekend’s remarkable victory over Leeds.
Nathan Jones’ prowess as a tactician, already evident on the field, was further illustrated in the post-match press conference, where he revealed a crafty switch of system had foiled Marcelo Bielsa’s extensive analysis.
Yet so rocky is the relationship bet...

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