Stoke City news

Brighton boss Gus Poyet has emerged as a strong candidate for the Stoke job as speculation over who will replace Tony Pulis hots up.

Tony Pulis has urged Stoke fans to get behind whoever succeeds him as the club's manager.

The speed of Tony Pulis' departure may have taken some by surprise, but the 55-year-old admits he knew the writing was on the wall.

Tony Pulis is disappointed by his exit but accepts chairman Peter Coates' decision to want to take the club in a different direction.

Stoke will make an audacious attempt to lure Rafa Benitez to the club following the departure of Tony Pulis, reports have claimed.

Tony Pulis has left Stoke after seven years in charge of the Potters, having held a meeting with the chairman on Tuesday.

Stoke look set to miss out on the signing of Bolton defender Marcos Alonso with Fiorentina favourites to land the Spaniard.

Tony Pulis has dismissed speculation over his future and still expects to be the manager of Stoke City next season.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis heaped praise on Michael Owen after the former England striker called time on his professional career.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis heads into the summer break with a reminder to his critics of the legacy he has created at the club.

Stoke have launched "a full internal investigation" into reports of an incident at their training ground on Friday, the club announced.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis admits he does not know if he will still be in charge at the Britannia Stadium next season.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has promised Michael Owen a send-off this weekend as the striker calls time on his professional career.

Stoke will be without midfielder Charlie Adam for their season finale at Southampton on Sunday.

Midfielder Steven Nzonzi is targeting a win against Southampton this weekend to secure Stoke's first top-10 Premier League finish.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis checked on Real Sociedad striker Imanol Agirretxe and Granada left-back Guilherme Siqueira at the weekend.

Stoke chief Peter Coates is demanding every player gives 100% at Southampton as the game could be worth as much as £5million.

Asmir Begovic says he is happy at Stoke and is prepared to stay as long as the club can match his ambitions.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon is being linked with a move to Stoke as doubts continue to surround the future of boss Tony Pulis.

Stoke have concerns over Glenn Whelan, Andy Wilkinson and Marc Wilson ahead of the visit of Spurs.