Stoke City: August 2009 Archives

Stoke are being linked with a raid on Man City for left winger Martin Petrov who is also said to interest Tottenham.

Danny Collins has been given permission by Sunderland manager Steve Bruce to speak to Stoke about a pre-deadline move.

Dave Kitson's first-half goal was enough to give Stoke City a 1-0 win against Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium.

Defender Robert Huth and forward Tuncay could make their Stoke debuts against Sunderland, while James Beattie should also be fit.

Stoke have followed up the signing of Robert Huth by securing his former Middlesbrough team-mate Tuncay in a £5million deal.

Stoke City have agreed a fee with Sunderland for Danny Collins after being told by Steve Bruce that he can leave the club.

Stoke have signed Middlesbrough duo Robert Huth and Tuncay in a deal worth a reported £11m to the Teessiders.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is hoping striker Dave Kitson will hit the goal trail after his Carling Cup winner at Leyton Orient.

Stoke are being linked with a double raid on Middlesbrough for defender Robert Huth and forward Tuncay.

Dave Kitson could start while Andy Griffin, Danny Pugh, Carl Dickinson and Leon Cort are in line to face Leyton Orient tonight.

The Football Association of Thailand have denied Peter Reid has permission to quit and start work as Tony Pulis' assistant tonight.

Football Association of Thailand president Worawi Makudi claims Peter Reid won't be joining Stoke and is confident he will stay put.

Stoke have joined Everton in the race to sign Middlesbrough defender Robert Huth as Tony Pulis attempts to strengthen his squad.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis admits he needs to sign some players to give the Potters a boost in the first half of the season.

Everton have become the latest club to be linked with Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross as they look to replace Joleon Lescott.

Tony Pulis has said he expects incoming assistant manager Peter Reid to bring "character and experience" to Stoke.

Birmingham and Stoke share the points at St Andrews after 90 minutes of sub-standard football.

Stoke duo Liam Lawrence and Ricardo Fuller are pushing for recalls at Birmingham on Saturday afternoon.

Aston Villa are on the verge of making a £6million move for West Ham defender and Stoke target James Collins, according to reports.

Mick McCarthy is set to swoop for Stoke City midfielder Amdy Faye to bolster his Wolves squad and provide competition for Karl Henry.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis admitted Liverpool were on a "different level" during Wednesday night's 4-0 defeat at Anfield.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has denied claims the deal to sign West Ham defender James Collins for £5m is dead.

Glenn Johnson scored his first goal for Liverpool as the Reds hammered Stoke 4-0 at Anfield.

West Ham defender James Collins is still expected to join Stoke despite their failure to land him before the trip to Liverpool.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis must decide whether or not to change a winning side for the trip to Liverpool.

Dean Whitehead says he believes Stoke have a very good chance of beating Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday.

Stoke City are closing in on West Ham defender James Collins after the clubs agreed a fee for the Wales international.

West Ham defender James Collins and Huddersfield keeper Alex Smithies are being linked with moves to Stoke.

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross insists he has not been the subject of a bid from either Manchester United or Liverpool.

Manchester United are tipped to rival Liverpool for £8m-rated Stoke centre-half Ryan Shawcross, according to reports.

Stoke eased to a two-goal victory over newly promoted Burnley, who offered little resistance at the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has told his players that Burnley are more than capable of winning their first-ever Premier League game.

Stoke defender Danny Higginbotham is a doubt of the clash with Burnley on Saturday because of a hamstring problem.

Stoke City have reportedly failed with a bid for Juventus' in-demand midfielder Christian Poulsen.

Stoke City academy director of football Steve Holland is set to leave the Potters to become Chelsea's reserve boss.

Hoffenheim midfielder Isaac Vorsah is believed to be a target of Stoke boss Tony Pulis and a £4million bid could be in the pipeline.

Stoke right-back Andy Wilkinson is hoping to be fit for the season's opener against Burnley after shaking off a shoulder injury.

Saturday's opening Premiership opponents Burnley have declared they want to emulate what Stoke did last season in the Premiership.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis thinks the scheduling of international friendlies this week is "ridiculous".

Stoke centre-half Ryan Shawcross is being linked with a move to Liverpool to solve their defensive injury crisis.

Stoke winger Ben Marshall has joined Northampton Town on a three-month loan deal.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis insists he will not risk the club's long-term future by paying over the odds for players this summer.

Hull have signed Stoke midfielder Seyi Olofinjana on a three-year contract in a deal worth £3million.

Everton have joined Portsmouth, Stoke, Blackburn and West Ham in the race to sign Sunderland defender Nyron Nosworthy.

Stoke have reportedly switched striker targets from West Ham's Dean Ashton to Portsmouth misfit David Nugent.

Hull could make up to five new signings this week with Stoke's Seyi Olofinjana and former Wigan striker Henri Camara amongst them.

James Beattie has heaped praise on Stoke City in an effort to try and make the club sound like an attractive prospect.

Tony Pulis believes Ricardo Fuller will be fully fit and ready to go when the new Premier League season kicks off.

Tony Pulis has admitted young full-back Ryan Shotton has a real chance of facing Burnley on the first day of the new season.

Tony Pulis has admitted he has been frustrated in the transfer market because players are not keen on joining unfashionable Stoke.

QPR midfielder Akos Buzsaky has dismissed a link with Stoke but has confirmed he wants to play in the Premier League in the future.

Stoke are being linked with a raid on Man City for left winger Martin Petrov who is also said to interest Tottenham.

Danny Collins has been given permission by Sunderland manager Steve Bruce to speak to Stoke about a pre-deadline move.

Dave Kitson's first-half goal was enough to give Stoke City a 1-0 win against Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium.

Defender Robert Huth and forward Tuncay could make their Stoke debuts against Sunderland, while James Beattie should also be fit.

Stoke have followed up the signing of Robert Huth by securing his former Middlesbrough team-mate Tuncay in a £5million deal.

Stoke City have agreed a fee with Sunderland for Danny Collins after being told by Steve Bruce that he can leave the club.

Stoke have signed Middlesbrough duo Robert Huth and Tuncay in a deal worth a reported £11m to the Teessiders.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is hoping striker Dave Kitson will hit the goal trail after his Carling Cup winner at Leyton Orient.

Stoke are being linked with a double raid on Middlesbrough for defender Robert Huth and forward Tuncay.

Dave Kitson could start while Andy Griffin, Danny Pugh, Carl Dickinson and Leon Cort are in line to face Leyton Orient tonight.

The Football Association of Thailand have denied Peter Reid has permission to quit and start work as Tony Pulis' assistant tonight.

Football Association of Thailand president Worawi Makudi claims Peter Reid won't be joining Stoke and is confident he will stay put.

Stoke have joined Everton in the race to sign Middlesbrough defender Robert Huth as Tony Pulis attempts to strengthen his squad.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis admits he needs to sign some players to give the Potters a boost in the first half of the season.