Stoke City: May 2009 Archives

Bolton have joined Stoke in the battle to sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes this summer.

Stoke star Rory Delap believes boss Tony Pulis' transfer dealings on a budget made the difference between success and failure.

Stoke are being linked with a shock move to try and sign Manchester Utd star Paul Scholes on a player-coach deal.

Stoke chairman Peter Coates admits mistakes in the transfer market were inevitable last summer despite the Potters staying up.

Stoke are set to offer midfielder Liam Lawrence a bumper new deal to end interest from Portsmouth, according to reports.

Tony Pulis remains 'undecided' over a move for loanee Stephen Kelly, while Gerry Francis is yet to make a decision on his Stoke role.

Stoke have said they will not be offering Henri Camara a permanent deal and the striker has returned to Wigan after his loan spell.

Stoke City are preparing a bid for Anderlecht's Polish defender Marcin Wasilewski but face competition from both Hull and Wolves.

Stoke City midfielder Salif Diao has revealed he is likely to leave the Britannia Stadium this summer.

Stoke star Liam Lawrence admits the 4-1 defeat at Arsenal took some of the gloss off a tremendous season.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis admits he is already worried about 'second-season syndrome' after the 4-1 final-day hammering at Arsenal.

An early three goal blitz killed off Stoke City in a one-sided encounter to end the season at The Emirates.

Henri Camara and Danny Pugh could come in on the last day when Stoke travel to take on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Marseille defender Renato Civelli says he would love to play in England after being linked with a move to Stoke.

Ipswich are being linked with a raid on Stoke for left-back Danny Higginbotham but it appears a non-starter.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is confident he will be allowed to push the boat out this summer if the right transfer deal comes along.

Tony Pulis has confirmed that striker Vincent Pericard has been handed a free transfer and will leave Stoke this summer.

Defender Andy Wilkinson is set to be handed a new contract by Stoke City after featuring in over 16 Premier League games this season.

Stoke midfielder Liam Lawrence has been re-selected for the Republic of Ireland's 25-man squad for the friendly with Nigeria on May 29.

Abdoulaye Faye secured the fans' player-of-the-year award on Monday and dedicated it to the rest of his Stoke City team-mates.

Tony Pulis was delighted that Stoke ended their Premier League home campaign with a win and wants to carry it on into next season.

Liam Lawrence feels Stoke's excellent debut Premier League season should finally silence the club's doubters and critics in the summer.

Second half goals from Riccardo Fuller and James Beattie lead Stoke to a deserved victory over a Wigan side that offered little.

On-loan Stoke striker Henri Camara is sidelined on Saturday as they face his parent club Wigan at the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke right-back Andy Wilkinson is happy for boss Tony Pulis to strengthen his defence but will not lose his place without a fight.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has confirmed Dave Kitson will get the chance to resurrect his Potters career after a loan spell at Reading.

Chairman Peter Coates says Stoke are now waiting to see if Reading would like to turn striker Dave Kitson's loan into a permanent deal.

Former England boss Graham Taylor has heaped praise on Stoke boss Tony Pulis and says he is the Premier League's manager of the year.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis says he is not scared to bring in foreign players as he bids to strengthen his squad.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has played down reports he is ready to sign a new three-year deal and is happy with his current contract.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis spent Sunday scouting in Europe and will also attend the crunch Tyne-Tees derby on Monday night.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has vowed to continue his single-minded approach after keeping the Potters up against the odds.

Tony Pulis has hailed his Stoke City side for proving all the doubters wrong by securing their Premier League survival at Hull City.

Goals from Liam Lawrence and Ricardo Fuller secutred Stoke's Premier League safety and left Hull in real danger of going down.

Liam Lawrence appears to be winning his battle to be fit for Stoke's big clash with Hull at the KC Stadium on Saturday.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has admitted he is looking to add some quality new players to his squad over the summer.

Stoke have major doubts over Liam Lawrence and James Beattie ahead of the crunch clash at Hull on Saturday.

Stoke remain in the hunt for Cardiff midfielder Joe Ledley but face stiff competition from Premier League rivals Everton.

Stoke City's Danny Pugh is aiming to prove to Tony Pulis he can be a first-team regular in the final three matches of the season.

Chief executive Tony Scholes has defended Stoke City fans after the FA revealed it is to investigate Saturday's crowd trouble.

Stoke star James Beattie has urged his team-mates to keep their Premier League fate in their own hands.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis will keep a close eye on striker James Beattie in training this week following a thigh problem.

A stubborn West Ham defence shut out Stoke as a Diego Tristan wonder free-kick put the Hammers within touching distance of Europe.

Stoke winger Matthew Etherington has dismissed rumours he is planning on quitting the Potters for a move to Fulham.

Stoke are set to be boosted by the return of key striker James Beattie for the home game with West Ham on Saturday.

Bolton have joined Stoke in the battle to sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes this summer.

Stoke star Rory Delap believes boss Tony Pulis' transfer dealings on a budget made the difference between success and failure.

Stoke are being linked with a shock move to try and sign Manchester Utd star Paul Scholes on a player-coach deal.

Stoke chairman Peter Coates admits mistakes in the transfer market were inevitable last summer despite the Potters staying up.

Stoke are set to offer midfielder Liam Lawrence a bumper new deal to end interest from Portsmouth, according to reports.

Tony Pulis remains 'undecided' over a move for loanee Stephen Kelly, while Gerry Francis is yet to make a decision on his Stoke role.

Stoke have said they will not be offering Henri Camara a permanent deal and the striker has returned to Wigan after his loan spell.

Stoke City are preparing a bid for Anderlecht's Polish defender Marcin Wasilewski but face competition from both Hull and Wolves.

Stoke City midfielder Salif Diao has revealed he is likely to leave the Britannia Stadium this summer.

Stoke star Liam Lawrence admits the 4-1 defeat at Arsenal took some of the gloss off a tremendous season.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis admits he is already worried about 'second-season syndrome' after the 4-1 final-day hammering at Arsenal.

An early three goal blitz killed off Stoke City in a one-sided encounter to end the season at The Emirates.

Henri Camara and Danny Pugh could come in on the last day when Stoke travel to take on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Marseille defender Renato Civelli says he would love to play in England after being linked with a move to Stoke.

Ipswich are being linked with a raid on Stoke for left-back Danny Higginbotham but it appears a non-starter.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is confident he will be allowed to push the boat out this summer if the right transfer deal comes along.