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SUPER SAM SINKS HIS FORMER CLUB
The Football League Paper
|January 26, 2020
Old Swan scores a beauty in vital win
STOKE boss Michael O’Neill demanded his side improve their home form if they are to be successful following their three-point haul over Swansea City.
Sam Clucas scored against his former club, before James McClean hit an injury-time goal as City beat the Welsh side to record just their fifth home win in 15 attempts.
“We have got momentum building,” said O’Neill. “It has been a good start to the year from us and there are a lot of positives to take.
“We have to keep working to improve our home form. The atmosphere in the stadium in the second half helped drive the team forward.
“That positivity makes paying a bit more enjoyable and helps the team. It is important we send the fans home happy.
“I am delighted with the result and the clean sheet. It was a tough game, we didn’t start it well and there was a nervousness in our play.
This story is from the January 26, 2020 edition of The Football League Paper.
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