Narcis Pelach has been sacked as Stoke City head coach. The 36-year-old only took over in September but a run of nine matches without a win has sealed his fate before the end of December, capped by last night's home defeat to Leeds United.

Stoke City have parted ways with manager Narcís Pelach, the club announced Friday evening. The Potters currently sit 19th in the Championship after picking up just five wins from their opening 23 games. “Narcís is a talented coach with huge potential," Sporting Director Jon Walters said.

Stoke City have parted company with head coach Narcis Pelach just 19 games into his tenure at the club, stating that the Spaniard was "not the right fit". Pelach replaced Steven Schumacher on 18 September,

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Stoke City have parted ways with Narcis Pelach as their head coach. The decision came after the team went nine games without a win in the Championship. Pelach, who took over in September following Steven Schumacher’s dismissal,