Very poor display of passing and crossing - far too many passes missed their man and too many crosses either hit the first man or cleared everyone. Should give credit to Stoke; they played well and contained us so that we barely troubled Butland. If they could shoot they could have had 3 or 4.
Would he be allowed to play at all if the legal status of his contract is in doubt? I am not a lawyer, but I would imagine his registration would be suspended until the legal status is established.