5 possible replacements for Mark Hughes at Stoke City

#2 Steve McClaren

McClaren would bring an in-depth knowledge of the league to bear if he gets the job

The very experienced former manager of the English national team, Steve McClaren could be in contention for the job if Mark Hughes were to get sacked as manager.

McClaren began his coaching career with Derby County in 1995 as an assistant before joining Manchester United as assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson.

Further spells in Holland with Twente, Germany with Wolfsburg and England with Middlesborough, Derby County, and Newcastle followed as the Englishman continued his football learning journey.

An experienced, battle-hardened veteran, McClaren could be a good choice for the club, as his knowledge of the league and Englis football in general means he can jump in right away and start working on the team's issues.