Stoke City: January 2009 Archives

James Beattie's second goal in two games was enough for 10-man Stoke to record a famous 1-0 victory over Man City at the Britannia.

Amdy Faye and Andy Wilkinson have signed contract extensions with Premier League strugglers Stoke, manager Tony Pulis has confirmed.

Ricardo Fuller will return to the Stoke squad against Manchester City in his first home outing since his brawl with Andy Griffin.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has confirmed he will continue his January recruitment drive right up until the 5pm deadline on Monday.

Stoke have dismissed reports suggesting Birmingham have made a bid for Potters defender Ibrahima Sonko.

Stoke new-boy James Beattie remains confident the Potters can avoid relegation from the Premier League this season.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is being linked with a late transfer move for Middlesbrough pair Chris Riggott and Gary O'Neil.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams has reportedly made an enquiry about taking Stoke midfielder Amdy Faye back to Fratton Park.

Tony Pulis slammed his Stoke players after their dismal first half performance in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat at fellow strugglers Tottenham.

Spurs gave themselves some breathing space in the battle to avoid the drop with a comfortable 3-1 victory over struggling Stoke City.

Tony Pulis is playing down Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp's moans about his side lacking quality and commitment ahead of Stoke's visit.

Ricardo Fuller is back to face Tottenham following a three-match ban, but James Beattie and Richard Cresswell should start for Stoke.

Andy Wilkinson is hoping Stoke can banish the memory of their late defeat at Chelsea and pick up three points at Tottenham on Tuesday.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has been linked with Stoke's Senegal international defender Ibrahima Sonko to strengthen his defence.

Stoke are still in the hunt to sign Joe Ledley from Cardiff but face strong competition from West Ham for the Welshman.

Sheffield Wednesday have agreed a fee with Stoke to turn defender Lewis Buxton's loan into a permanent deal at Hillsborough.

Stoke's friendly match against Saudi Arabian club side Al-Khaleej has been postponed because of 'local difficulties'.

Stoke assistant boss Dave Kemp says the club's mid-season break to Dubai has let Matthew Etherington and James Beattie settle in.

Tony Pulis has been boosted by the news Danny Higginbotham is winning his battle to be fit but Salif Diao has suffered a setback.

Tony Pulis says he is doing all he can to sign more players in the transfer window during Stoke's mid-season break in Dubai.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis has rubbished reports that winger Liam Lawrence is set to leave the club in the transfer window.

Tony Pulis has slammed Chelsea's foreign legion for rolling around after challenges to get his Stoke players booked.

Stoke have been given the green light to make a bid for wantaway Lyon striker Fred - who claims he knows the Potters are interested.

Stoke transfer target Steve Gohouri's agent has played down the rumours that the defender is set to join the Potters.

A stoppage-time goal from Frank Lampard completed an amazing turnaround as Chelsea came from behind to snatch the points.

Stoke new boy James Beattie is set to make his debut at Chelsea and Liam Lawrence is aiming for a return after ankle trouble.

Charlton striker Andy Gray has rejected a move to Stoke because he was concerned about a potential lack of game time.

Charlton have signed Stoke City midfielder Tom Soares on a one-month loan deal.

Tony Pulis says he is hoping to add add at least two more players to his Stoke City squad in the January transfer window.

Stoke City trialist Lamine Diatta says Tony Pulis has told him he's satisfied so far as he begins his second week at the club.

James Beattie held up his move to Stoke City over the weekend only to be told Sheffield United wanted him to go for financial reasons.

New Stoke striker James Beattie has vowed to show Potters fans what he can do when he makes his debut against Chelsea on Saturday.

James Beattie is aiming to score the goals which will keep Stoke City in the Premier League following his move from Sheffield United.

Tony Pulis praised his side for the way they ended their four-game losing run by holding league leaders Liverpool 0-0 on Saturday.

Tony Pulis could renew his efforts to sign Lens striker Aruna Dindane for Stoke if he fails to secure Sheffield United's James Beattie.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is refusing to comment despite his interest in James Beattie being confirmed by Sheffield United.

Stoke City produced a marvellous display to hold Liverpool to a goalless draw in front of a packed house at the Brittania Stadium.

Stoke have made an enquiry for James Beattie but no offer has been made for the striker according to Sheffield United.

Tony Pulis has again urged Stoke fans to raise the roof for the visit of Premier League leaders Liverpool to the Britannia on Saturday.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has insisted he has not contacted Aston Villa about signing out-of-favour striker Marlon Harewood.

Stoke new boy Matthew Etherington wants to play his part in taking the Potters forward after signing a deal until 2012.

Manchester United have raided Stoke City for young defender Ritchie De Laet on a three-year, performance-related deal.

Henri Camara says he is unaware of rumoured interest from Stoke City and, although he likes the club, insists he is happy at Wigan.

Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorenson claims the Potters can bounce back against Liverpool after their humiliating defeat to Hartlepool.

Stoke are in line to make a second attempt to sign Wigan striker Henri Camara for a fee thought to be around £1million.

Senegalese defender Lamine Diatta has joined Stoke City on trial having been unattached since leaving Newcastle in May.

Lens have told Stoke, West Brom and Portsmouth they will not be allowed to take Ivory Coast winger Aruna Dindane on loan.

Stoke star Liam Lawrence could end three months on the sidelines at Hartlepool in the FA Cup but the Potters will be under-strength.

Tony Pulis has revealed Andy Griffin and Ricardo Fuller have made up but the pair will be disciplined internally following their clash.

James Beattie's second goal in two games was enough for 10-man Stoke to record a famous 1-0 victory over Man City at the Britannia.

Amdy Faye and Andy Wilkinson have signed contract extensions with Premier League strugglers Stoke, manager Tony Pulis has confirmed.

Ricardo Fuller will return to the Stoke squad against Manchester City in his first home outing since his brawl with Andy Griffin.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has confirmed he will continue his January recruitment drive right up until the 5pm deadline on Monday.

Stoke have dismissed reports suggesting Birmingham have made a bid for Potters defender Ibrahima Sonko.

Stoke new-boy James Beattie remains confident the Potters can avoid relegation from the Premier League this season.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is being linked with a late transfer move for Middlesbrough pair Chris Riggott and Gary O'Neil.

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams has reportedly made an enquiry about taking Stoke midfielder Amdy Faye back to Fratton Park.

Tony Pulis slammed his Stoke players after their dismal first half performance in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat at fellow strugglers Tottenham.

Spurs gave themselves some breathing space in the battle to avoid the drop with a comfortable 3-1 victory over struggling Stoke City.

Tony Pulis is playing down Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp's moans about his side lacking quality and commitment ahead of Stoke's visit.

Ricardo Fuller is back to face Tottenham following a three-match ban, but James Beattie and Richard Cresswell should start for Stoke.