The aforementioned Walters - who plied his trade at the bet365 Stadium between 2010 and 2017 - is the sporting director at Stoke, and was integral to Pelach's appointment, with it being the first managerial hire he has made since taking on the role on a permanent basis in April of this year.

Stoke City have officially confirmed the appointment of Narcis Pelach as their new head coach following the sacking of Steven Schumacher on Monday.

Narcis Pelach becomes Stoke City's eighth boss in six and a half years Stoke City have appointed Norwich City coach Narcis Pelach as their new head coach on a three-year contract. The 36-year-old Catalan succeeds Steven Schumacher following his shock sacking on Monday after just nine months in charge.

Narcis Pelach will not be the only new face in the home dug out as Stoke City take on Hull in the Championship

Stoke City have named Norwich City coach Narcis Pelach as their new manager on a three-year deal. The announcement came on Monday morning, after the club decided to part ways with Steven Schumacher, despite being 13th in the Championship.