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Stoke City: Hughes unhappy with ref over Ireland injury

Stoke boss Mark Hughes says Stephen Ireland's career could have been finished by a tackle from Hull's Maynor Figueroa on Saturday.

Adam admits frustration

Charlie Adam hopes the impact he made after coming off the bench in Stoke's 1-0 win against Hull proves he is worthy of a regular starting spot in the team.

Mark Hughes fumes at referee after 'shocking' challenge by Maynor Figueroa left Stephen Ireland needing '12-13 stitches'

Stoke manager Mark Hughes and Hull boss Steve Bruce tore into referee Neil Swarbrick and his team of assistants for their dire performance in the home side’s narrow victory at the Britannia.

Hughes angered by officials

Mark Hughes believes the best team won in Stoke's 1-0 victory over Hull, but was left fuming at the officials for missing a "shocking" challenge on Stephen Ireland.

VIDEO: Hughes happy with 'ambitious' Stoke

Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says "the most ambitious team won" after his side's 1-0 victory over Hull City at the Britannia Stadium.

VIDEO: Bruce 'convinced' Crouch was offside

Hull City manager Steve Bruce says he is "convinced" Peter Crouch was offside when he scored the winning goal as Stoke City beat Hull 1-0 at the Britannia Stadium.

Bruce blasts ‘offside’ winner

Hull City boss Steve Bruce blasted the match officials after letting Peter Crouch's header in Stoke's 1-0 win to stand.

Stoke City 1-0 Hull City

Peter Crouch heads in the only goal of the game a minute after his introduction to give Stoke victory over Hull.

Stoke 1-0 Hull: Substitute Peter Crouch heads the winner and settles the match with one of his first touches of the game 

SAM CUNNINGHAM AT THE BRITANNIA STADIUM: Peter Crouch equalled Alan Shearer’s Barclays Premier League header record as scored Stoke’s winner against Hull on Saturday.