Last updated: 15:59, July 5, 2009

Stoke City news

Stoke face their first season in the Premier League in 2008-09, with the Potters last playing top flight football back in 1985.

The Potters first major trophy was in 1972, when they won the League Cup with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea. Stoke have also won the Football League Trophy on two occasions, in 1992 and 2000.

The Staffordshire outfit, managed by Tony Pulis, play their home games at the Britannia Stadium, having moved to the 28,000 all-seater stadium from the Victoria Ground in 1997.

Key players for the 2008 campaign include Dave Kitson, Seyi Olofinjana, Thomas Sorensen and Ryan Shawcross.

Legendary former Potters players include Sir Stanley Matthews, Gordon Banks, Alan Ball, Alan Hudson and Terry Conroy.

Olofinjana eyed by French trio

Stoke midfielder Seyi Olofinjana has done nothing to dampen speculation over his future by welcoming interest from France.
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Rangers man linked with Potters

Stoke City are being linked with a raid on QPR for Hungarian playmaker Akos Buzsaky this summer.
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Diao deal latest

Stoke midfielder Salif Diao has almost agreed a new deal to remain at the club following interest from Italy and France.
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City raid reports for Potters

Stoke are being linked with a raid on Man City for Zimbabwean striker Benjani who has fallen down the pecking order.
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French midfield deal mooted

Reports in France say Marseille are the latest club expressing an interest in Stoke midfielder Seyi Olofinjana.
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Potters reject double swoop claims

Peter Coates has rejected claims that Stoke are looking to sign West Ham defender James Collins and Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins.
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Lawrence plans Potters stay

Stoke star Liam Lawrence has approached Stoke about a better deal but insists he is not motivated by money.
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Stoke in Beye link

Newcastle's Senegalese defender Habib Beye has emerged as a possible target for Stoke City boss Tony Pulis.
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Midfielder hope for mate Martins

Potters midfielder Seyi Olofinjana hopes his Nigeria team-mate Obafemi Martins chooses to join him at Stoke.
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No Crewe mischief - Holland

Stoke have dismissed claims of making illegal approaches to Crewe pair Ben Marshall and Matthew Lund who could sign for the Potters.
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Pulis ponders Moscow return

Stoke could rekindle their interest in Ghana utility man Haminu Draman after he was loaned out by Lokomotiv Moscow.
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Championship defender interest

QPR and Coventry City are believed to be interested in Stoke City full-back Andrew Davies.
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Stoke in for Hammers star

Stoke City are believed to be in talks with West Ham striker Dean Ashton as Tony Pulis looks to strengthen his squad.
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Jewell lined up by Pulis

Former Wigan and Derby boss Paul Jewell is reportedly being lined to become Stoke City's new assistant manager.
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Rovers eye Potters raid

Stoke striker James Beattie is being linked with a return to Blackburn as Sam Allardyce targets two new strikers.
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