{"id":6826,"date":"2018-04-17T09:50:24","date_gmt":"2018-04-17T09:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/?p=6826"},"modified":"2018-04-17T09:50:24","modified_gmt":"2018-04-17T09:50:24","slug":"stoke-unlikely-to-escape-relegation-zone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/stoke-unlikely-to-escape-relegation-zone\/","title":{"rendered":"Stoke unlikely to escape relegation zone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This season has been a difficult one for everybody associated with Stoke City. The Potters are currently 19<sup>th<\/sup> in the Premier League table after dispensing with the services of Mark Hughes and hiring Paul Lambert.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/west-ham-vs-stoke\/373436\">A 1-1 draw at West Ham on Monday night<\/a><\/strong> leaves <strong>the team from Staffordshire six points from safety<\/strong>, having played a game more than the two teams directly above them. The picture is a grim one for Stoke.<\/p>\n<h2>Poor recruitment at the club<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6827\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/stoke-players-look-down.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"380\" height=\"250\" \/>In recent transfer windows, the club has failed to bring in the required quality to improve their squad. Too many transfers just have not worked out for the north west club, with the likes of Chelsea loanee Kurt Zouma and former Real Madrid star Jese both failing to live up to expectations.<\/p>\n<p>Dutch centre Bruno Martins Indi has struggled to find the same level of consistency since joining the club on a permanent basis in the summer. The former Porto star was outstanding on loan last season.<\/p>\n<p>Then there is former Spurs flop Kevin Wimmer, who has failed to feature for the Potters in their last 11 top-flight games. January arrivals Moritz Bauer and Papa Alioune Ndiaye have shown flashes of quality, but it may be too little too late.<\/p>\n<p>The only recent signing who seems to have shined this season is versatile German star Eric Choupo-Moting, who has contributed five goals and five assists this season. That is not a fantastic tally, but by Stoke\u2019s standards, it has been a good return.<\/p>\n<h2>A lack of goals<\/h2>\n<p>The Potters have struggled for goals this season, with only Huddersfield, Swansea and West Brom scoring fewer Premier League goals. They have badly needed a prolific striker for a number of seasons, but one has never arrived.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that the Potters are still having to rely on 37-year-old Peter Crouch to get them goals tells its own story really. Saido Berahino has not scored since switching from West Brom, while Mame Biram Diouf has scored just six times this season.<\/p>\n<p>Stoke have recently given a first-team debut to young Tyrese Campbell, the son of former Everton striker Kevin Campbell. The youngster has been prolific at younger levels, but it is unfair to ask him to come in and score the goals required to save his team from relegation.<\/p>\n<h2>Heading for the Championship<\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/sports-betting\">Stoke are now one of the hot favourites to suffer relegation this season<\/a><\/strong>. The appointment of <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.goal.com\/en-gb\/news\/stoke-boss-lambert-not-giving-up-on-premier-league-survival\/4swi4s3von6j1n0ehaz0g09m0\">Paul Lambert<\/a><\/strong> as boss was always a gamble, as the Scot has enjoyed little success in the English Premier League.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lambert has achieved just one victory in his 11 Premier League games in charge of the Potters<\/strong>. His side were slightly unfortunate against West Ham and it was difficult to fault their effort.<\/p>\n<p>However, those two things count for very little when the team is fighting for their lives at the bottom. The Potters need victories and their remaining fixtures are a mixed bag.<\/p>\n<p>Home games against Burnley and Crystal Palace give Lambert\u2019s side hope of picking up points, as does a trip to relegation rivals Swansea. However, a trip to Anfield to face Liverpool is never an easy one, even if the Reds will have their minds on the Champions League at that point.<\/p>\n<p>In short, it is difficult to see the Potters escaping the drop. Poor player recruitment, a bad managerial appointment and a simple lack of quality have combined to consign the Potters to life in the Championship next season.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Can Stoke City still avoid relegation from the Premier League?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This season has been a difficult one for everybody associated with Stoke City. The Potters are currently 19th in the Premier League table after dispensing with the services of Mark Hughes and hiring Paul Lambert. 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My name is David Nugent and I am editor-in-chief of LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com. I have always enjoyed various sports, primarily soccer, as I am a die-hard Everton fan. Over time, I learned more about sports betting and discovered the fascinating online gambling industry. Eventually, I decided to turn this passion of mine into a project, and that\u2019s how this platform came to be. I am excited to share my story with you and talk about this platform that\u2019s a result of over 20 years of experience I have in the industry. My Beginnings My love for sports has always been a big part of my life. It all started with my dad and me playing in the backyard, but I continued to play sports throughout both elementary and high school. At that time, I knew very little about sports betting since it wasn\u2019t legal in Pennsylvania, but I quickly learned that other states have different laws and that sports betting was legalized in some of them. When the time to pick a college came, everyone thought I was going to do something sports-related. However, that wasn\u2019t my plan. Since there are many lawyers in my family, I decided to follow in their footsteps. I studied law at the University of Pennsylvania, and during that time, my passion for sports only grew bigger. I would watch various sporting events with my friends and attend all matches and games that were happening in the area. On one occasion, I decided to go on a road trip to Vegas with my friends, and, needless to say, I fell in love with the bright lights, humongous buildings, and fantastic casinos. That\u2019s when I discovered the whole gambling scene I knew nothing about. Of course, I knew how to play some games, such as poker and blackjack, but I never realized how well-developed this industry actually was. That trip changed my perspective on what I wanted to do with my life. After I graduated, I took some time off and I traveled through the US, exploring various casinos and land-based sportsbooks. I also spent one year in the UK, where my dream of watching Everton play finally came true. There, I realized how advanced the whole gambling industry is and that the legal aspect of it was quite different than in the US. I spent that time writing for various online platforms where I had the opportunity to share my extensive knowledge about sports. When I came back to the US, I was given a chance to write for an international soccer magazine where I covered the Premier League \u2014 which I was crazy about \u2014 Bundesliga, and other international tournaments. After having written hundreds of sports-related articles, I knew what I wanted to do \u2014 create my own platform and share my knowledge with others. How LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com Came to Life Once I set the goal, I started doing extensive research on the online gambling industry and the laws surrounding it. I wanted to combine my background in law and the passion I have for sports and create a high-quality online platform. While the online gambling industry was flourishing in Europe, the exact opposite was happening in the US. That is, until 2018 when PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) was overturned. After that, every US state was allowed to introduce new laws and provide operators that wanted to offer various online gambling opportunities with licenses. That was the start of the online gambling industry in the US. Since I knew how online gambling worked thanks to the experience I gained when I was in the UK, I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to introduce US players to the best online gambling platforms and show them that online sportsbooks and casinos can offer an immersive gambling experience, just like their land-based counterparts. Why I Do This What attracted me to online gambling was the possibility of placing bets on my favorite teams from the comfort of my home. I wanted to be able to do that using safe platforms and secure payment options to fund my betting account. And that is exactly what I want for my fellow bettors, too. Naturally, I was a bit of a skeptic myself at first when it came to online gambling simply because I knew how unsafe some sites can be. But once I did some research and talked to fellow European experts, I realized that there is a way to find perfectly safe online gambling platforms. Every gambling site you find on this platform has gone through extensive and rigorous testing to ensure its safety and reliability. Additionally, I have studied the laws of each state in the US, as well as of other countries worldwide, to gain a deeper understanding of how online gambling works in different parts of the world. I\u2019d like to note that the online gambling industry has just begun its journey and we are yet to see its significant growth and improvement in the future. It will be my pleasure to witness all of that with you. I Couldn\u2019t Have Done This on My Own Of course, none of this would have been possible if it weren\u2019t for the amazing team of people I gathered for this project. Since I have only basic knowledge of web development, I started working with some experienced developers who have helped me build this platform. Today, they are here to make sure everything runs smoothly. 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My name is David Nugent and I am editor-in-chief of LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com. I have always enjoyed various sports, primarily soccer, as I am a die-hard Everton fan. Over time, I learned more about sports betting and discovered the fascinating online gambling industry. Eventually, I decided to turn this passion of mine into a project, and that\u2019s how this platform came to be. I am excited to share my story with you and talk about this platform that\u2019s a result of over 20 years of experience I have in the industry. My Beginnings My love for sports has always been a big part of my life. It all started with my dad and me playing in the backyard, but I continued to play sports throughout both elementary and high school. At that time, I knew very little about sports betting since it wasn\u2019t legal in Pennsylvania, but I quickly learned that other states have different laws and that sports betting was legalized in some of them. When the time to pick a college came, everyone thought I was going to do something sports-related. However, that wasn\u2019t my plan. Since there are many lawyers in my family, I decided to follow in their footsteps. I studied law at the University of Pennsylvania, and during that time, my passion for sports only grew bigger. I would watch various sporting events with my friends and attend all matches and games that were happening in the area. On one occasion, I decided to go on a road trip to Vegas with my friends, and, needless to say, I fell in love with the bright lights, humongous buildings, and fantastic casinos. That\u2019s when I discovered the whole gambling scene I knew nothing about. Of course, I knew how to play some games, such as poker and blackjack, but I never realized how well-developed this industry actually was. That trip changed my perspective on what I wanted to do with my life. After I graduated, I took some time off and I traveled through the US, exploring various casinos and land-based sportsbooks. I also spent one year in the UK, where my dream of watching Everton play finally came true. There, I realized how advanced the whole gambling industry is and that the legal aspect of it was quite different than in the US. I spent that time writing for various online platforms where I had the opportunity to share my extensive knowledge about sports. When I came back to the US, I was given a chance to write for an international soccer magazine where I covered the Premier League \u2014 which I was crazy about \u2014 Bundesliga, and other international tournaments. After having written hundreds of sports-related articles, I knew what I wanted to do \u2014 create my own platform and share my knowledge with others. How LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com Came to Life Once I set the goal, I started doing extensive research on the online gambling industry and the laws surrounding it. I wanted to combine my background in law and the passion I have for sports and create a high-quality online platform. While the online gambling industry was flourishing in Europe, the exact opposite was happening in the US. That is, until 2018 when PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) was overturned. After that, every US state was allowed to introduce new laws and provide operators that wanted to offer various online gambling opportunities with licenses. That was the start of the online gambling industry in the US. Since I knew how online gambling worked thanks to the experience I gained when I was in the UK, I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to introduce US players to the best online gambling platforms and show them that online sportsbooks and casinos can offer an immersive gambling experience, just like their land-based counterparts. Why I Do This What attracted me to online gambling was the possibility of placing bets on my favorite teams from the comfort of my home. I wanted to be able to do that using safe platforms and secure payment options to fund my betting account. And that is exactly what I want for my fellow bettors, too. Naturally, I was a bit of a skeptic myself at first when it came to online gambling simply because I knew how unsafe some sites can be. But once I did some research and talked to fellow European experts, I realized that there is a way to find perfectly safe online gambling platforms. Every gambling site you find on this platform has gone through extensive and rigorous testing to ensure its safety and reliability. Additionally, I have studied the laws of each state in the US, as well as of other countries worldwide, to gain a deeper understanding of how online gambling works in different parts of the world. I\u2019d like to note that the online gambling industry has just begun its journey and we are yet to see its significant growth and improvement in the future. It will be my pleasure to witness all of that with you. I Couldn\u2019t Have Done This on My Own Of course, none of this would have been possible if it weren\u2019t for the amazing team of people I gathered for this project. Since I have only basic knowledge of web development, I started working with some experienced developers who have helped me build this platform. Today, they are here to make sure everything runs smoothly. Also, I knew from the beginning that I wouldn\u2019t be able to take care of all the content on my own, which is why LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com has an incredible team of experienced gamblers, writers, and people with a background in law. They help me conduct in-depth research and find all the necessary information. Naturally, since this industry is still new in the US, we are all learning a lot, and we will continue to do so in order to improve our platform and make your experience better. 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