Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.THE SUMMER'S longest-running managerial saga reached its conclusion yesterday when Stoke City unveiled Gary Megson as the successor to Brian Little, who resigned five weeks ago.
Megson, sacked by Stockport last month, became Stoke's fifth manager in two years - the seventh including "caretakers" - and promptly admitted there were no funds to strengthen a side which fell away to eighth in the Second Division under Little.
"It's going to be extremely tough, but passion, enthusiasm and desire don't cost anything," Megson said. "The biggest thing this club has going for it is the support. They can play an active part in getting us up."
Megson played under Jack Charlton, Howard Wilkinson and Brian Clough before managing Norwich and Blackpool. He was at the top of a shortlist comprising John Rudge, Steve McMahon and Kevin Ratcliffe after Tony Pulis opted for Bristol City rather than Stoke on leaving Gillingham.
Workmen had told reporters seeking the Waddington Suite that it had "Circus" written over the door. The ringmaster, Stoke's chief executive Jez Moxey, listed intelligence, character, commitment and the ability to coach, motivate and work with "very little money" among the requisite attributes.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments