Stoke make official approach for Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill as they step up search for Nathan Jones successor
- Stoke are on the look out for a new manager after sacking Nathan Jones recently
- The Potters are bottom of the Championship, with eight points from 15 games
- Stoke have approached Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill about the vacancy
Championship basement boys Stoke have made an official approach for Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill.
Stoke are on the look out for a new manager after sacking Nathan Jones on November 1 following just nine months in charge.
The Potters are currently rooted to the bottom of the Championship with just eight points from 15 matches.
![Stoke are looking to appoint Michael O'Neill as manager after recently sacking Nathan Jones](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/07/11/20715844-7660295-image-m-154_1573127704569.jpg)
Stoke are looking to appoint Michael O'Neill as manager after recently sacking Nathan Jones
And Stoke are now in negotiations with the Irish FA over how much compensation would have to be paid to bring O'Neill to the club.
On Thursday, the IFA confirmed Stoke had sought permission to talk to O'Neill, who has been manager of Northern Ireland for eight years.
After dismissing Jones, Stoke had asked to talk to Preston boss Alex Neil but their Championship rivals turned down the request.
Stoke have endured a horrid start to the Championship season, winning just two, drawing two and losing a massive 11 matches.
![Jones was sacked by Stoke after enduring a torrid start to the 2019-20 Championship season](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/07/12/20715992-7660295-image-a-170_1573128055259.jpg)
Jones was sacked by Stoke after enduring a torrid start to the 2019-20 Championship season
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