Stoke City: December 2008 Archives

Chairman Peter Coates said Ricardo Fuller acted 'unprofessionally' when clashing with Andy Griffin but insists he will stay at Stoke.

Stoke City chairman Peter Coates says Ricardo Fuller will not be transfer listed and is unaware of any interest from Everton.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is unlikely to bomb "volatile" Ricardo Fuller out of the club but will read him the riot act on Monday.

Second-half substitute Diego Tristan secured West Ham a late and incident-packed 2-1 win against 10-man Stoke at Upton Park.

Carlos Tevez's second goal of the season with just seven minutes left led Manchester United to a 1-0 victory over 10-man Stoke.

Stony Pulis has confirmed he will by trying to bolster his injury-hit squad in January to make Stoke competitive again.

Stoke City goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen could return from a suspected broken finger to face Manchester United on Boxing Day.

Keeper Thomas Sorensen is confident of making a quickfire return against Man Utd once scans confirm he has not broken a finger.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is desperate for the mid-season transfer window to open as injuries take their toll on the Potters.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis looks set to bolster his defence with the £2.5million signing of Reading defender Andre Bikey.

Three first half goals were enough to give Sam Allardyce a winning start as Blackburn boss following the win over Stoke City.

Stoke are reportedly set to sign Cardiff star Joe Ledley for around £7million in the January transfer window.

Stoke are set to be boosted by the return of Dave Kitson, Liam Lawrence and Ryan Shawcross over the festive fixture programme.

Tony Pulis has been backed by chairman Peter Coates to bring the right players into Stoke during the January transfer window.

Stoke City midfielder Liam Lawrence is ready to make his comeback after an "horrendous" three months out with an ankle injury.

Stoke have been boosted by the news Mamady Sidibe has not suffered cruciate knee ligament damage but he will be out until the new year.

Vincent Pericard has confirmed that he wants to hold talks with Stoke boss Tony Pulis as his current contract will expire next summer.

Watford boss Brendan Rodgers admits he may not be able to keep striker Tommy Smith if he receives an offer too good to turn down.

Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman claims links with Stoke and Fulham are "just rumours" and that he is happy at St Mary's.

Stoke look set to be forced into the transfer market for a striker amid fears Mamady Sidibe has suffered cruciate ligament damage.

Danny Pugh and Glenn Whelan have been praised by boss Tony Pulis but could face the first-team axe ahead of Stoke's clash with Fulham.

Watford's Tommy Smith and Celtic's Gary Caldwell have played down talk of a move to Stoke, while Everton now want Cardiff's Joe Ledley.

Stoke defender Lewis Buxton says he would be keen on a permanent move to Sheffield Wednesday if the chance came about.

Skipper Andy Griffin is the latest Stoke player who is not certain of starting Saturday's visit of Fulham to the Britannia Stadium.

Striker Mama Sidibe has urged Stoke's fans to continue their excellent support against less fashionable opponents Fulham on Saturday.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is not worried that a painful arm injury could keep long-throw specialist Rory Delap out against Fulham.

Tony Pulis is reportedly looking to take Celtic central defender Gary Caldwell to Stoke City in the January transfer window.

Glenn Whelan has confirmed that he intends to stay with Stoke and fight for his first-team place after impressing against Newcastle.

Stoke are being linked with a raid on Southampton for midfielder Andrew Surman who is open to a move away from St Mary's.

Former Newcastle star Abdoulaye Faye has hinted at divisions in the dressing room at St James' Park which he says don't exist at Stoke.

Second half goals from Mamady Sidibe and Abdoulaye Faye helped Stoke hit back from two-down to grab a draw at Newcastle.

Tony Pulis is set to hold crunch talks with Stoke chairman Peter Coates to ascertain how much money will be available for transfers.

Andy Griffin will return to former club Newcastle with Stoke on Saturday confident of gaining revenge for last season's FA Cup defeat.

Stoke City midfielder Liam Lawrence is building up to a first-team return after undergoing surgery on an ankle injury.

Stoke striker Dave Kitson and defender Ryan Shawcross are out of Saturday's trip to Newcastle United.

Andy Griffin and Tony Pulis were adamant that the referee was wrong to award a stoppage-time penalty to Derby last night.

Glenn Whelan has assured Potters fans that City will bounce straight back from last night's Carling Cup defeat to Derby.

Tony Pulis is expected to name a strong Stoke line up for the Carling Cup quarter-final clash with Derby at the Britannia Stadium.

Tony Pulis has confirmed that he is looking to reinforce his attacking options at Stoke when the January transfer window opens.

Stoke midfielder Michael Tonge admits he must wait for his chance after starting just once in the Premier League for the Potters.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis admits the Potters have been handed a potential banana skin after the FA Cup draw paired them with Hartlepool.

Chairman Peter Coates said Ricardo Fuller acted 'unprofessionally' when clashing with Andy Griffin but insists he will stay at Stoke.

Stoke City chairman Peter Coates says Ricardo Fuller will not be transfer listed and is unaware of any interest from Everton.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is unlikely to bomb "volatile" Ricardo Fuller out of the club but will read him the riot act on Monday.

Second-half substitute Diego Tristan secured West Ham a late and incident-packed 2-1 win against 10-man Stoke at Upton Park.

Carlos Tevez's second goal of the season with just seven minutes left led Manchester United to a 1-0 victory over 10-man Stoke.

Stony Pulis has confirmed he will by trying to bolster his injury-hit squad in January to make Stoke competitive again.

Stoke City goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen could return from a suspected broken finger to face Manchester United on Boxing Day.

Keeper Thomas Sorensen is confident of making a quickfire return against Man Utd once scans confirm he has not broken a finger.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is desperate for the mid-season transfer window to open as injuries take their toll on the Potters.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis looks set to bolster his defence with the £2.5million signing of Reading defender Andre Bikey.

Three first half goals were enough to give Sam Allardyce a winning start as Blackburn boss following the win over Stoke City.