LAWAL: STOKE MUST TAKE IT ON THE CHIN

BOSUN LAWAL insists Stoke will pick themselves off the canvas after being left battered and bruised in the Potteries punch-up.

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Both clubs face a hefty fine for failing to control their players following a chaotic 40-man free-for-all (above) at the final whistle sparked by incendiary Hull celebrations in front of the home supporters.

Stoke dropped to fourth after a third defeat in four matches as they failed to build on a stunning Sorba Thomas strike before halftime.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 defender Lawal said: "It's frustrating, because we should be walking away with three points but we conceded sloppy and preventable goals.