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ROBINS RUES SORBA RED

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The LeaguePaper Team
8 March 2026

STAR MAN
ZAN VIPOTNIK
Swansea

IT’S HIM AGAIN: Zan Vipotnik, right, celebrates his goal with Marko Stamenic
PICTURES: Athena Pictures

STOKE boss Mark Robins rued a moment of madness from Sorba Thomas after his sending off wrecked their chances in Wales.
Thomas had been booked early on for a soft foul, before he collided with Goncalo Franco and pushed the Portuguese midfielder over.
Referee Ruebyn Ricardo viewed that as worthy of a second yellow card, although Robins felt the first card was a poor decision.
He had less sympathy for Thomas over the second yellow and suggeste...

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