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Matty Hewitt

Alex Neil's frustrations pile up at Stoke City ahead of Sunderland return

Stoke City boss Alex Neil admits he can understands fans frustrations after the Potters were defeated 1-0 by Millwall at the weekend. The former Sunderland boss has not had the same instant success that he did during his time on Wearside, with Stoke 17th in the Championship.

After leaving the Black Cats in August, Neil has won nine, drawn six and lost 13 in charge of the Potters' Championship fixtures. His decision to leave the Wearsiders left a bad taste in the mouths of supporters, but Sunderland have been impressive since Tony Mowbray's arrival.

"It's frustration more than anything else,” Neil told BBC Radio Stoke after the Millwall defeat. “I think they've had one shot on goal and won the game. I feel as if I've re-lived that game here on numerous occasions.

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