Stoke City appoint Paul Lambert as the club’s new manager

Stoke City have appointed Paul Lambert as the club’s new manager. The former Wolverhampton and Blackburn head coach has replaced Mark Hughes, who was sacked after Stoke’s defeat in the third round of the FA Cup against Coventry. Lambert has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract.

Stoke are in 18th position in the Premier League, one point below the safety zone but only five points behind West Ham in 11th. They are due to travel to Old Trafford on Monday night to face Manchester United but Lambert will not take charge at the club until Tuesday. Eddie Niedzwiecki will be in charge of team affairs, assisted by Kevin Russell and Andy Quy.

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