Stoke City archives

Striker Ricardo Fuller is hopeful of making his return to action at Everton on Sunday after recovering from a groin injury.

Striker Richard Cresswell is poised for a permanent move to Sheffield United after joining the Blades on a three-month loan deal.

Stoke's injury problems up front were highlighted in the reserves' 0-0 draw with Birmingham City on Monday.

Salif Diao feels he will be fit to take his place in the Stoke squad for the home clash with West Ham on October 17.

Stoke keeper Thomas Sorensen admits the Potters never got going against Man Utd and insists it must never happen again.

Rory Delap is calling on England coach Fabio Capello to consider his team-mate Ryan Shawcross for an international call-up.

Stoke captain Abdoulaye Faye admits the Potters have to be ready for the full 90-plus minutes against Man Utd on Saturday.

Stoke striker Richard Cresswell could partner Dave Kitson against Man Utd with James Beattie and Ricardo Fuller struggling for fitness.

Stoke star James Beattie faces more time on the sidelines after his ankle problem flared up against Blackpool on Tuesday night.

Stoke defenders Carl Dickinson and Ryan Shotton have joined Championship strugglers Barnsley on three-month loan deals.

Ricardo Fuller is doubtful for Saturday's game against Manchester United after being injured in Stoke's Carling Cup win over Blackpool.

Stoke duo Ryan Shotton and Carl Dickinson are poised to join Barnsley on three-month loan deals, according to reports.

Leon Cort could make an appearance for Stoke tonight as he gets his chance along with several fringe players against Blackpool.

Stoke City are planning to give a first start to new midfielder Diego Arismendi against Blackpool in the Carling Cup tonight.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis felt the Potters should have beaten Bolton but refused to criticise Danny Collins for giving away a penalty.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis admits he will be delighted if Dave Kitson manages to plunder 15 goals for the Potters this season.

Stoke number one Thomas Sorensen should be fit to face Bolton but James Beattie is a doubt for the Reebok encounter.

Ryan Shawcross has revealed he is training only once a week at the moment because he suffers from tendinitis in his knees.

Stoke defender Andrew Davies has reportedly rejected a loan move to Championship strugglers Plymouth.

Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan has signed a new four-year contract after forcing his way back into boss Tony Pulis' plans.

Tony Pulis admitted to being happy with Robert Huth and Danny Collins' Stoke debuts, with both likely to feature at Bolton.

Thomas Sorenson says he is hopeful of being fit for Stoke's trip to Bolton on Saturday, while James Beattie has not broken his ankle.

Back-up Stoke keeper Steve Simonsen is a more than capable deputy for Thomas Sorensen, says Rory Delap.

Tony Pulis says he is still waiting on news on James Beattie and Thomas Sorensen after both players were stretched off on Saturday.

Stoke star James Beattie will need a late fitness test on a knee problem ahead of the home clash with Chelsea.

Wigan and Stoke are being linked with Mexico striker Guillermo Franco who has already held talks with West Ham.

The Thailand Football Association have confirmed Peter Reid has stepped down as national team coach to go full-time at Stoke City.

Stoke, Burnley and Hull are understood to be chasing the signature of Dutch ace Bolo Zenden, who has rejected a move to Portsmouth.

Carl Dickinson has indicated he is keen to leave Stoke on loan and would be happy to have another spell at Leeds.

Stoke striker Dave Kitson has hailed the support of the Potters faithful as "brilliant".

Stoke left-back Carl Dickinson wants to go out on loan but is still determined to make it at the Britannia Stadium in the long term.

Richard Creswell says he is keen to hold talks with Tony Pulis about his future at Stoke after rejecting a deadline day move.

Stoke striker Mamady Sidibe hopes to rejoin training with the rest of the first-team squad by the end of September after a knee injury.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis insists the club will do everything possible to help Uruguayan youngster Diego Arismendi settle at the club.

Stoke star Ryan Shawcross hopes to stay with the club for "quite some time" and insists his first-team place is under threat.

Hull manager Phil Brown is convinced new signing Ibrahima Sonko of Stoke can fill the void vacated by Michael Turner.

Tony Pulis failed in a late push to sign Manchester City winger Martin Petrov on transfer deadline day, according to reports.

Stoke City have allowed defender Ibrahima Sonko to move to Premier League rivals Hull City on a season-long loan.

Uruguayan international Diego Arismendi has become Tony Pulis' fourth summer signing after agreeing a £2.9m move from Club Nacional.

Stoke have wrapped up the signing of Danny Collins from Sunderland for £2.75m taking their summer spending to nearly £19m.