By Tom Blackett

POSITIVE: Michael O’Neill

STOKE City boss Michael O’Neill reckons his side will have to be at their best if they are to return from their trip to QPR with any points.
The Potters were looking buoyant in the Championship until backto-back defeats at Bristol City and at home against Blackburn, both 1-0, took the wind out of their sails. They head into this afternoon’s game against inform QPR seventh in the table, two places and four points behind their hosts. However, a victory would see O’Neill’s injury-hit troops leapfrog Coventry in the table and climb back into the...