Stoke City: March 2009 Archives

Mama Sidibe and Stoke are to decide today if he undergoes season-ending knee surgery or hopes to recover within a month.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is hopeful Ryan Shawcross will be available for the trip to West Brom despite missing England Under-21 action.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has hinted that he will rest some of his international contingent for the crunch clash against West Brom.

Stoke are being linked with a swoop for Man City striker Benjani who has endured a season to forget because of injury.

Stoke striker Mamady Sidibe is still in the dark about the severity of his injury after two separate scans proved inconclusive.

Ryan Shawcross has pulled out of the England Under-21 squad to face Norway and France after reporting a minor injury.

Stoke are still waiting to learn the extent of striker Mamady Sidibe's latest knee injury amid fears it is serious.

Liam Lawrence claims Stoke's next two Premier League home matches will be 'like World Cup finals' in their bid to avoid relegation.

Stoke hope Andy Wilkinson will be fit for their next game at West Brom, while Ricardo Fuller suffered no reaction to his shoulder.

Stoke and Wolves are keen to make a summer move for Paris St Germain forward Fabrice Pancrate - if they are in the Premier League.

A late Ryan Shawcross header was enough to hand Stoke City a crucial three points against fellow strugglers Middlesbrough.

Tony Pulis has warned his Stoke players they will lose to Middlesbrough on Saturday if they are 'not as lively' as they should be.

Striker Ricardo Fuller and midfielder Matthew Etherington hope to be fit in time for Stoke's relegation clash against Boro on Saturday.

Sunderland are being linked with a move for James Beattie should Stoke be relegated and the Black Cats stay in the Premiership.

Stoke star Rory Delap claims he could have another 10 years left in the game despite being 32 now.

Stoke midfielder Michael Tonge has hinted he will assess his future at the end of the season to avoid rocking the boat.

Stoke's £2million plans to upgrade the club's training facilities have met local opposition after being submitted to the council.

Stoke hitman James Beattie says he would sacrafice scoring in his fourth straight home game for three points against Middlesbrough.

Tom Soares says he hopes his long-term future will be with Stoke despite confirming he will be happy to stay out on loan at Charlton.

Danny Higginbotham is confident Stoke have the necessary experience in their squad to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Striker Mama Sidibe is vowing to work hard to get back to his best form for Stoke and improve on the partnership with James Beattie.

Tony Pulis says he will not rush Ricardo Fuller and Matthew Etherington back into the Stoke first team to ensure they stay fully fit.

Tony Pulis has told his Stoke players they must get at teams from the kick-off away from home after the 3-1 defeat at Everton.

David Moyes celebrated seven years in charge of Everton with a sixth successive home win at the expense of Stoke City.

Stoke winger Matthew Etherington returns from a three-game ban for the trip to Everton along with Abdoulaye Faye and Andy Wilkinson.

Plymouth want to tie striker Ashley Barnes down to a new deal to head off interest from Fulham, Stoke City and West Ham.

Stoke star Salif Diao has called on his team-mates to change their "mentality" away from home as they look for their first away win.

Fulham, Stoke and West Ham are being linked with a summer move for Plymouth striker Ashley Barnes.

Tony Pulis has hit back at suggestions that his tactics were the reason striker Dave Kitson was a £5.5million flop at Stoke City.

Matthew Etherington has vowed to make Everton pay for his five-week absence due to suspension if he can get back into the Stoke side.

Stoke are set to be boosted by the return of defensive duo Andy Wilkinson and Abdoulaye Faye for the trip to Everton on Saturday.

Striker Dave Kitson has ended his stint at Stoke City by rejoining former club Reading on loan with a view to a permanent contract.

New academy director Steve Holland is impressed by the set-up at Stoke and believes he can produce quality players for the first team.

Peter Coates believes Stoke will be stronger next season if they stay up and that the Potters will strengthen their squad this summer.

Former Crewe manager Steve Holland has been named as the new director of Stoke City's Academy, replacing George Foster in the role.

Chairman Peter Coates believes Stoke are one of ten teams who could still find themselves relegated from the Premier League.

Stoke defender Danny Higginbotham insists the Bolton win will count for nothing unless the Potters can back it up.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has paid tribute to James Beattie's galvanising effect on the squad since his arrival from Sheffield United.

Stoke saw off a determined Bolton to lift themselves out of the bottom three thanks to goals from James Beattie and Ricardo Fuller.

Rory Delap should return for Stoke against Bolton tonight but Abdoulaye Faye and Thomas Sorensen are both doubtful.

Glenn Whelan says Stoke can avoid relegation if they can secure a couple of away victories in the remainder of the season.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has revealed Thomas Sorensen and Abdoulaye Faye are slightly doubtful for Wednesday's game with Bolton.

Tony Pulis says it is a tremendous boost to Stoke's survival cause to have Ricardo Fuller back and playing well again.

A last minute equaliser by Glenn Whelan saw Stoke grab a vital point in a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.

Mama Sidibe and Stoke are to decide today if he undergoes season-ending knee surgery or hopes to recover within a month.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is hopeful Ryan Shawcross will be available for the trip to West Brom despite missing England Under-21 action.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has hinted that he will rest some of his international contingent for the crunch clash against West Brom.

Stoke are being linked with a swoop for Man City striker Benjani who has endured a season to forget because of injury.

Stoke striker Mamady Sidibe is still in the dark about the severity of his injury after two separate scans proved inconclusive.

Ryan Shawcross has pulled out of the England Under-21 squad to face Norway and France after reporting a minor injury.

Stoke are still waiting to learn the extent of striker Mamady Sidibe's latest knee injury amid fears it is serious.

Liam Lawrence claims Stoke's next two Premier League home matches will be 'like World Cup finals' in their bid to avoid relegation.

Stoke hope Andy Wilkinson will be fit for their next game at West Brom, while Ricardo Fuller suffered no reaction to his shoulder.

Stoke and Wolves are keen to make a summer move for Paris St Germain forward Fabrice Pancrate - if they are in the Premier League.

A late Ryan Shawcross header was enough to hand Stoke City a crucial three points against fellow strugglers Middlesbrough.

Tony Pulis has warned his Stoke players they will lose to Middlesbrough on Saturday if they are 'not as lively' as they should be.

Striker Ricardo Fuller and midfielder Matthew Etherington hope to be fit in time for Stoke's relegation clash against Boro on Saturday.

Sunderland are being linked with a move for James Beattie should Stoke be relegated and the Black Cats stay in the Premiership.

Stoke star Rory Delap claims he could have another 10 years left in the game despite being 32 now.

Stoke midfielder Michael Tonge has hinted he will assess his future at the end of the season to avoid rocking the boat.

Stoke's £2million plans to upgrade the club's training facilities have met local opposition after being submitted to the council.

Stoke hitman James Beattie says he would sacrafice scoring in his fourth straight home game for three points against Middlesbrough.

Tom Soares says he hopes his long-term future will be with Stoke despite confirming he will be happy to stay out on loan at Charlton.

Danny Higginbotham is confident Stoke have the necessary experience in their squad to avoid relegation from the Premier League.