Alex Neil will have no regrets over his Sunderland departure for Stoke City earlier this season, despite a nine point gap between the two sides. That's the view of Stoke Live's Stoke City reporter Pete Smith, who has given Chronicle Live an insight into the first few months of Neil's tenure at the Potters.
The former Black Cats boss left the Stadium of Light in August after guiding the Wearsiders back to the second tier. The Sunderland hierarchy were keen on keeping the Scottish manager on Wearside, offering him a new deal but he turned them down in order for greater control at Stoke City.
Chronicle Live spoke with Smith for an insight into how Neil has fared, having more control at the Potters and expecting a feisty reception this weekend.
