article_snippet: Stoke chairman Peter Coates admits Stoke chairman Peter Coates was not expecting Mark Hughes Mark Hughes to make the progress Mark Hughes has in such a short time.
article_snippet: The former Wales boss took over from Tony Pulis for the 2013/14 season after the Potters decided the Potters needed a change of direction.
article_snippet: Stoke chairman Peter Coates admits they had expected a short-term drop in performance following they decision to change the manager but their decision to change the manager never materialised. '
article_snippet: When you make a change you think their decision to change the manager will put you back initially because people have got to get used to working under a different approach,' Stoke chairman Peter Coates told stokecityfc.com. '
article_snippet: I think Stoke chairman Peter Coates (Mark Hughes) was surprised by the squad Stoke chairman Peter Coates inherited. '
article_snippet: Stoke chairman Peter Coates's done very well and the players have bought into Stoke chairman Peter Coates and the new style of play which has been very pleasing, exciting and encouraging.
article_snippet: Stoke chairman Peter Coates is surprised at the progress Stoke have made in the last two seasons .
article_snippet: Stoke chairman Peter Coates watches from the stands . '
article_snippet: I've long held the view that the critical appointment at any football club is the football manager, if you get that right then you will always have a chance. '
highlights_snippet: Mark Hughes took over from Tony Pulis at the start of the 2013-14 season .
  
highlights_snippet: Mark Hughes has transformed playing style of club in Mark Hughes short time in charge .
  