News from the bet365 Stadium as the players of Stoke City enter the off-season following their safety in the Championship
After finishing his first season in England as the Stoke City supporters’ player of the year, Bae Junho thanked his teammates and supporters in a message.
After completing his arduous personal season, 20-year-old Junho has returned to South Korea. Since March of last year, he has been playing without a real break. He has represented his country at several levels, first with Daejeon Hana Citizen and then with Stoke, whom he joined in August. He has been included in 76 match day squads.
With two goals, five assists, and a tonne of potential, the playmaker—who has spent most of his time on the left side of a front three—has established himself in the Championship.
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I didn’t travel to Stoke City merely to make it through.
“Thank you to all the fans who supported my first season in England,” he posted on social media. I was also content to have excellent teammates. Thanks to you people, it was a joyous season.
Another summer hire The 23-year-old Wouter Burger was also a candidate for player of the year.
“Thank you Potters for your support during my first season in England,” he said as the season came to an end. Right once, I felt at home and welcomed! Despite some ups and downs, I’ve had fun the entire way.
The player of the year from the previous year, Ben Wilmot, has had to overcome yet another strange injury this time around following an October collision with a post. For the final four games, he returned to the starting lineup and finished with three straight clean sheets.
“A stressful season to say the least,” he said with a photo of himself that included Tyrese Campbell, Josh Laurent, and Jordan Thompson. Happy that on the last day, we could entertain everyone with a show. It was fun to play with this group. Fantastic group of guys, particularly these three. See you everyone in the upcoming year.
A 12-month contract extension for Thompson was triggered, and he tweeted: “Excellent performance and victory on Saturday to close the season.” We sincerely appreciate our supporters who have supported us all season long. Although we are aware that it is not good enough, we will be prepared for next year.
This season’s backup custodian, Blondy Nna Noukeu, has announced his departure from the team.
“Five years ago, God blessed me with the chance to fulfil a childhood dream of mine: to play football and sign my first professional contract at Stoke City,” the man stated.
“I can only say thank you to everyone who helped make that dream come true during those five years, but it’s time for me to leave the club today. I had the good fortune to get to know a tonne of amazing people, including coaches, players, staff, and fans. They not only helped me develop as a football player but also as a guy, and I’m glad to call them friends now.
“I’m wishing everyone at the club the best of luck and many more prosperous times in the future. I’ve enjoyed and been honoured to represent Stoke City.
