Stoke City: June 2009 Archives

Potters midfielder Seyi Olofinjana hopes his Nigeria team-mate Obafemi Martins chooses to join him at Stoke.

Stoke have dismissed claims of making illegal approaches to Crewe pair Ben Marshall and Matthew Lund who could sign for the Potters.

Stoke could rekindle their interest in Ghana utility man Haminu Draman after he was loaned out by Lokomotiv Moscow.

QPR and Coventry City are believed to be interested in Stoke City full-back Andrew Davies.

Stoke City are believed to be in talks with West Ham striker Dean Ashton as Tony Pulis looks to strengthen his squad.

Former Wigan and Derby boss Paul Jewell is reportedly being lined to become Stoke City's new assistant manager.

Stoke striker James Beattie is being linked with a return to Blackburn as Sam Allardyce targets two new strikers.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is interested in signing Michael Owen but admits the Potters are not favourites at the moment.

Tony Pulis feels July's tour of Austria is the perfect way for Stoke to build-up for the new Premier League campaign.

Tony Pulis says he is expecting several first-team squad members to leave Stoke this summer as he looks to bring new faces in.

Stoke City chairman Peter Coates insists staying up is still the club's target next season, despite finishing 12th last term.

Stoke are being linked with a raid on the Championship for Newcastle defender Habib Beye and former Reading striker Leroy Lita.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis says Liam Lawrence deserves a new contract at the club but will not get involved in the negotiations.

Former Liverpool defender Gergory Vignal has claimed Stoke want to sign him but he would prefer a move to Montpellier.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has revealed he would like to keep Salif Diao, who is hoping for a new one-year deal at the Britannia Stadium.

Potters boss Tony Pulis has denied ever making a rumoured approach to sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has urged his side to "hit the ground running" against Burnley in order to consolidate in the Premier League.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has slammed reports linking keeper Thomas Sorensen with Bayern Munich as "nonsense".

Tony Pulis has confirmed that he is close to completing his first summer signings ahead of Stoke reporting for pre-season training.

Rory Delap is hoping the new Premier League fixture list gives Stoke a home game on the opening day of the season and on Boxing Day.

Rory Delap has admitted he would love to earn a new contract at Stoke but says 'it is out of his hands'.

Chief executive Tony Scholes says Stoke are looking to improve further next season after defying their critics by avoiding relegation.

Sampdoria midfielder Gennaro Delvecchio has emerged as a target for Fulham, Hull, Stoke and Sunderland, reports say.

Keeper Thomas Sorensen insists he is "100%" focused on Stoke and has played down links with German giants Bayern Munich.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is targeting Manchester City defender Richard Dunne as he looks to build his squad for next season.

FC Zurich midfielder Andres Vasquez has denied saying he was set to join Stoke and expects to stay with the Swiss champions.

Aston Villa have joined Stoke and Fulham in the chase for Rosenborg's Norway international defender Vadim Demidov.

Stoke have signed Sweden Under-21 midfielder Andres Vasquez on a free transfer, according to reports.

Stoke goalkeeper Steve Simonsen has backed Tony Pulis to both strengthen the squad and also keep team spirit intact this summer.

Stoke have entered the race to sign Newcastle midfielder as Tony Pulis looks for proven Premier League quality.

Stoke are ready to challenge Tottenham in a summer scramble for Manchester City captain Richard Dunne, according to reports.

Michael Tonge is determined to prove he is worthy of a place in the Stoke first team after a disappointing debut campaign at the club.

Salif Diao has said that Stoke have offered him a new contract but he is weighing up options in the Premier League, Italy and France.

Tony Pulis is set to offer Sheffield United assistant boss Sam Ellis a role in his Stoke City backroom staff.

Stoke City captain Andy Griffin expects to be on his way out this summer after revealing a bust-up with boss Tony Pulis.

Stoke are being linked with a summer swoop for Manchester United striker Fraizer Campbell, but face strong competition.

Danny Higginbotham has dismissed reports suggesting he is ready to leave Stoke to link up with Roy Keane at Ipswich.

Tony Pulis insists his cautious approach away from home last season was aimed at preventing Stoke from losing heavily in some games.

Liam Lawrence has confirmed that he would like to stay at Stoke for the next four years and is currently discussing a new contract.

Midfielder Rory Delap insists Stoke are ignoring claims they could suffer from second-season syndrome in the Premier League next term.

Chairman Peter Coates has rubbished recent speculation linking Stoke with a bid for Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes.

Potters midfielder Seyi Olofinjana hopes his Nigeria team-mate Obafemi Martins chooses to join him at Stoke.

Stoke have dismissed claims of making illegal approaches to Crewe pair Ben Marshall and Matthew Lund who could sign for the Potters.

Stoke could rekindle their interest in Ghana utility man Haminu Draman after he was loaned out by Lokomotiv Moscow.

QPR and Coventry City are believed to be interested in Stoke City full-back Andrew Davies.

Stoke City are believed to be in talks with West Ham striker Dean Ashton as Tony Pulis looks to strengthen his squad.

Former Wigan and Derby boss Paul Jewell is reportedly being lined to become Stoke City's new assistant manager.

Stoke striker James Beattie is being linked with a return to Blackburn as Sam Allardyce targets two new strikers.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is interested in signing Michael Owen but admits the Potters are not favourites at the moment.

Tony Pulis feels July's tour of Austria is the perfect way for Stoke to build-up for the new Premier League campaign.

Tony Pulis says he is expecting several first-team squad members to leave Stoke this summer as he looks to bring new faces in.

Stoke City chairman Peter Coates insists staying up is still the club's target next season, despite finishing 12th last term.

Stoke are being linked with a raid on the Championship for Newcastle defender Habib Beye and former Reading striker Leroy Lita.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis says Liam Lawrence deserves a new contract at the club but will not get involved in the negotiations.

Former Liverpool defender Gergory Vignal has claimed Stoke want to sign him but he would prefer a move to Montpellier.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has revealed he would like to keep Salif Diao, who is hoping for a new one-year deal at the Britannia Stadium.

Potters boss Tony Pulis has denied ever making a rumoured approach to sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has urged his side to "hit the ground running" against Burnley in order to consolidate in the Premier League.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has slammed reports linking keeper Thomas Sorensen with Bayern Munich as "nonsense".

Tony Pulis has confirmed that he is close to completing his first summer signings ahead of Stoke reporting for pre-season training.

Rory Delap is hoping the new Premier League fixture list gives Stoke a home game on the opening day of the season and on Boxing Day.

Rory Delap has admitted he would love to earn a new contract at Stoke but says 'it is out of his hands'.

Chief executive Tony Scholes says Stoke are looking to improve further next season after defying their critics by avoiding relegation.

Sampdoria midfielder Gennaro Delvecchio has emerged as a target for Fulham, Hull, Stoke and Sunderland, reports say.

Keeper Thomas Sorensen insists he is "100%" focused on Stoke and has played down links with German giants Bayern Munich.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is targeting Manchester City defender Richard Dunne as he looks to build his squad for next season.