As expected , he was never a real possibility for Stoke. Job is far too big for him and I expect Luton Town would not be interested either. Tbh I don't see any English league club courting DM. He is here until a natural parting or a shocker run of results, but Rico is right in that 8 defeats in 10 probably won't register at SM door. His next job will be in Scotland, United or similar, he'll not get a better job than Aberdeen.