Stoke City: October 2009 Archives

Jody Craddock is the hero for Wolves as he scores twice in a dramatic second half to salvage a point for the Wanderers against Stoke.

Thomas Sorensen is set to replace Steve Simonsen in the Stoke goal to face Wolves after missing the win against Spurs with flu.

Ipswich boss Roy Keane has reportedly failed in a double loan bid to sign Stoke defenders Danny Higginbotham and Leon Cort.

Potters defender Andy Griffin has admitted he would be interested in joining Championship side Middlesbrough on loan.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has hailed Turkish midfielder Tuncay Sanli and hinted he could be in line for his first start.

Ryan Shawcross could be the unlikely beneficiary of Rio Ferdinand's wobble after impressing Fabio Capello on Saturday.

Tony Pulis has hinted that he will bench Saturday's hero Steve Simonsen and play fit-again keeper Thomas Sorensen against Pompey.

Tony Pulis has hinted that Steve Simonsen will not face Portsmouth in the Carling Cup after his late call-up to the side at Tottenham.

Tony Pulis says Stoke's 1-0 win at Tottenham was their best Premier League result, but warned the players not to get carried away.

A late goal from Glenn Whelan saw Stoke take all three points against Spurs side that will still be wondering how they did not score

Andy Wilkinson is favourite to replace suspended defender Robert Huth when Stoke face Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Saturday.

Boss Tony Pulis has backed Stoke defender Robert Huth to bounce back after being handed a three-match ban by the FA this week.

Stoke defender Robert Huth has been handed a three match ban by the FA after pleading guilty to a charge of violent conduct.

Mama Sidibe could make a shock return from a knee injury for Stoke's Carling Cup tie at Portsmouth on Tuesday after eight months out.

Striker James Beattie has revealed he has set himself the target of scoring 15 goals for Stoke this season.

Defender Danny Pugh has pledged his future to Stoke by signing a new one-year contract extension at the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke defender Robert Huth is facing a three-match ban after admitting an FA charge of violent conduct.

Striker Mamady Sidibe has taken his first steps towards making a first-team comeback after playing for the reserves on Monday night.

Striker Ricardo Fuller has admitted he needs to lose weight after being told to sharpen up by boss Tony Pulis.

Stoke defender Robert Huth has until October 22 to respond to an FA charge of violent conduct against West Ham.

Stoke star Thomas Sorensen has all but signed a two-year contract extension at Stoke and is eyeing a bright future with the Potters.

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross has told the likes of Liverpool and Man Utd he has no intention of leaving the Britannia Stadium.

Tony Pulis will study the video before deciding what actions to take against Robert Huth for punching West Ham defender Matthew Upson.

A James Beattie brace gave Stoke their first three points since August after overcoming West Ham, who remain second bottom.

Stoke are sweating over the fitness of midfielder Glenn Whelan who picked up a calf injury on international duty.

Sheffield United could move for Stoke's Michael Tonge and Birmingham's Gary McSheffrey ahead of the trip to Scunthorpe.

Stoke striker Mamady Sidibe says he needs three reserve games before making his first-team comeback at the end of the month.

Stoke full-back Andy Wilkinson admits he is disappointed at losing his first-team place to Robert Huth but hopes to win it back.

Peter Coates says his family have put £40m into Stoke in the last three years in an attempt to establish the Potters in the top flight.

Stoke will today assess the fitness of Glenn Whelan ahead of Saturday's clash with West Ham after he picked up a calf injury.

Stoke City are on the trail of Huddersfield Town's England Under-19 goalkeeper Alex Smithies.

Stoke and Wolves are tracking free scoring Huddersfield Town striker Jordan Rhodes and may table a £2million bid in January.

Stoke keeper Thomas Sorensen admits he is taking it one season at a time but hopes to have five years left in the game.

On-loan Potters striker Richard Cresswell has been told to rest for a month after hurting ribs on his first start for Sheffield United.

Danny Pugh has revealed he has asked Tony Pulis to be allowed to leave Stoke City to get first-team football.

Stoke City have opened talks with Ryan Shawcross about a new contract - which could keep him at the club until 2014.

Stoke striker Mamady Sidibie is set to join in first-team training next week and could return to Premier League action next month.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis was delighted with Salif Diao's first appearance of the season in the 1-1 draw at Everton.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis will spend the international break "watching a player that's been recommended to us".

Robert Huth's first goal for Stoke was cancelled out by a great effort from Leon Osman as the spoils were shared at Goodison Park.

Liam Lawrence believes James Beattie will be fired up to show Everton what they are missing when Stoke visit Goodison Park tomorrow.

Boss Tony Pulis is ready to ring the changes again for Sunday's game at Everton as Stoke bid for a change of fortune away from home.

Striker James Beattie has revealed he has been undergoing extra training sessions in a bid to break his goalscoring duck this season.

Stoke star Liam Lawrence has revealed his season to date has been hampered by a nerve problem in his back.

Stoke will have star striker James Beattie back at Everton on Sunday but Ricardo Fuller is a doubt for the Potters.

Jody Craddock is the hero for Wolves as he scores twice in a dramatic second half to salvage a point for the Wanderers against Stoke.

Thomas Sorensen is set to replace Steve Simonsen in the Stoke goal to face Wolves after missing the win against Spurs with flu.

Ipswich boss Roy Keane has reportedly failed in a double loan bid to sign Stoke defenders Danny Higginbotham and Leon Cort.

Potters defender Andy Griffin has admitted he would be interested in joining Championship side Middlesbrough on loan.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has hailed Turkish midfielder Tuncay Sanli and hinted he could be in line for his first start.

Ryan Shawcross could be the unlikely beneficiary of Rio Ferdinand's wobble after impressing Fabio Capello on Saturday.

Tony Pulis has hinted that he will bench Saturday's hero Steve Simonsen and play fit-again keeper Thomas Sorensen against Pompey.

Tony Pulis has hinted that Steve Simonsen will not face Portsmouth in the Carling Cup after his late call-up to the side at Tottenham.