Stoke City target Gary Rowett for manager’s position

Stoke City made an official approach for Gary Rowett. Rowett is currently in charge of Derby County and only signed a new three and a half year contract with the club in January. Rowett is highly regarded at Stoke and was a strong contender for the job four months ago, after Mark Hughes was sacked. Stoke are determined to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking and Rowett, who knows the Championship well, could be trusted with that task of delivering promotion. The 44-year-old impressed during his time as Birmingham City manager and he led Derby County into the play-offs this season.  

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