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O’NEILL INSPIRES REBORN POTTERS

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ALLARDYCE: FFP IS JUST LUDICROUS
ALL THE FA CUP FIRST ROUND ACT I O N

SILENCING THE DOUBTERS: Lee Gregory celebrates scoring Stoke’s second goal in their impressive 4-2 win at Barnsley
PICTURE: PA Images

By Tom Blackett
MICHAEL O’Neill launched his Stoke reign in perfect style with a stunning 4-2 victory at Barnsley.
O’Neill only took charge the day before and could hardly have dreamed of a better debut. Sam Clucas scored two stunning goals, while Lee Gregory and Joe Allen also got in on the act for the Potters.
The win enabled them to leapfrog the Tykes, who dr...

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