Stoke head coach Narcis Pelach has thanked the club’s hierarchy for taking the “very brave” decision to appoint him.
The Spaniard replaced Steven Schumacher in September and has not looked back since.
His side gained another valuable point in a 1-1 draw against Millwall, with another set-piece header from Ben Gibson cancelling out Josh Coburn’s opener.
Pelach said he decided against hiring a set-piece coach as he wanted to do them himself.
“I want to take advantage of this moment to say thank you to John Coates and Jon Walters because they were very brave to appoint me,” he said.
“Everything is going really well and I have the love of the players, I want to make them better players and this is all I can ask.
“I have been here 54 or 55 days in the job and I have enjoyed every single second, I am really happy to be here and to be part of Stoke.
“Hopefully it is the beginning of something long as I don’t want to go anywhere else, I want to be here, working for this club.
“I love set-plays, I was a set-plays coach years ago and I love it. I did not employ a set-piece coach when I started here because I wanted to do it myself as I enjoy that part of the game.
“We go to the ball believing that we are going to score, my set-plays matter and are really simple, and really basic.”
Millwall boss Neil Harris was less than impressed with his side’s fixture scheduling of late, branding their run of three games in six days as “bonkers”.
The 47-year-old praised his players and said that, despite his side’s battling performance, they got away with a penalty decision that could have seen Stoke pick up all three points late on.
“It’s not just the point today, it is the seven points in the week,” said Harris. “That’s massive for us, and I’m sure Stoke, in their own right, will be delighted with their week as well, as it is very difficult in Championship.
“I’ve been very careful what to say before this game, because I didn’t want it to affect the football club and my players, but we finished last Sunday at 5:15pm against Burnley and this is our third game in this six days, it’s bonkers.
“We are put in these sort of situations, so just huge credit to my players for the battling performance and some really good chances were created.
“From where I was it really looked like it was a penalty [to Stoke]. A lot of managers would say ‘I didn’t see it’ or ‘I’m not sure, I would need to see it again’, but at the time I thought it was a penalty, so I think we may have got away with one there.”
Let's start our Daily Laugh today. Arsenal 3-0 Nottm Forest Leicester 1-2 Chelsea Pray for City! Club football is back Harry Kane recreated the Bundesliga logo When you order Jack Grealish on Wish This Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow!(Credit: Justtoonit, FootballLaughss, PL__OOC)...
The France striker has been linked with Manchester United in recent days.And as he battles to work his way into Chelsea's starting XI this season, Nkunku is said to be considering his options.United and PSG have both been linked with the striker.But the Athletic says Chelsea have ruled out parting with Nkunku in January....
Diomande has been linked with Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City this season.Andersen coached the defender with Midtjylland U19s and told O Jogo: “I can understand that there is a lot of enthusiasm around Diomande and that big clubs are after him, because he has been very well. "They're crazy values, you've reached a point where you start to wonder if they belong there. I talk to...
Trivela says Real are considering a move for the Brazilian veteran in January.Real management recognise the retirement of Toni Kroos has left a massive void, which has led to discussions about bringing Casemiro back to the club.It's believed Casemiro would have a big impact on the pitch and in the dressing room at Real, which are struggling for consistency this season.The 32 year-old left Real for...
Arsenal and Liverpool to lock horns in January for ZubimendiReal Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi has emerged as a prime target for Liverpool, but Arsenal are reportedly keen on rivalling the Merseyside club for his signature. According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool are preparing a second bid for the standout player, with a January transfer seen as a strong possibility. They are determined to land Zu...
Let's start our Daily Laugh today. Jack Grealish joked about Pep Guardiola's reaction if he went on I'm a Celeb this year Man City vs Spurs this weekend… Cristiano Ronaldo Mudryppe Throw back to the most crazy substitution in football history... Kylian Mbappe vs Tree When everyone keeps calling you a one season wonder but you're just a chill guy. Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will...
Ruben Amorim is set to take charge of his first game for the Red Devils against Ipswich on Sunday.Man Utd are planning some major transfers to bolster Ruben Amorim's teamThe club are reportedly considering returning for Jarrad BranthwaiteJamie Carragher is intrigued to see how such a "radical" move with work mid-season, while Amorim himself has warned fans they will need to prepare for some "hard ...
The center half is one of the most sought after young talents in the world at present.Per football.london, both Arsenal and United are keen to sign him in the summer.However, the source states that United are very much in the ascendancy in this respect.Having hired Ruben Amorim, who was previously Diomande's manager at Sporting CP, gives them a big edge.Diomande may also base his decision on wheth...
Javier Mascherano is set to become the new head coach of Inter Miami in the upcoming days as the two parties finalize contract negotiations, sources have confirmed to ESPN.Mascherano will leave his post as manager of Argentina's youth team to lead Lionel Messi and the Herons throughout the 2025 campaign. He replaces Gerardo "Tata" Martino, who exits the club after a year and a half due to personal...
Kolo Muani Linked with January Premier League LoanParis Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani could secure a temporary move to the Premier League in January, according to Caught Offside. The French international, who has faced limited playing opportunities this season, is attracting interest from several English clubs. West Ham United and Newcastle United are reportedly leading the race for Kolo...
- 1 I am not a lunatic – Craig Bellamy glad to show different side in Wales dugout
- 2 Roy Keane’s daughter pictured with Taylor Harwood-Bellis for first time
- 3 Johnnie Jackson bemoans refereeing decisions after dramatic Dons draw
- 4 Ex-Prem ace asked Liverpool star for his sister's phone number
- 5 Liam Cullen leads Wales to Nations League promotion
- 6 Harry Kane’s ‘fugly’ £7,200 statue branded ‘stuff of nightmares’ unveiled
- 7 Mascherano nears Miami; Martino exits
- 8 Daily Laugh - Trossard suffers an injury
- 9 Daily Laugh - Antony and his latest ManUtd session
- 10 Andy Robertson marks 80th Scotland cap with stoppage-time winner in Poland