Stoke City: November 2009 Archives

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross has a groin problem and is a doubt for the trip to Arsenal on Saturday in the Premier League.

Stoke midfielder Dean Whitehead will miss the Premier League trip to Arsenal on Saturday after picking up five bookings.

Blackburn and Stoke battle to goalless draw

Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan is pushing for a return at Blackburn after suffering a groin strain against France.

Stoke star Salif Diao has told Potters fans not to fall for El Hadji Diouf's wind-up antics at Blackburn this weekend.

Stoke are in pole position to make a January swoop for AIK Stockholm's Swedish right-back Markus Jonsson.

Tom Soares and Nathaniel Wedderburn have left on loan to join Sheffield Wednesday and Hereford United respectively.

Dave Kitson has ruled out a permanent move to current loan club Middlesbrough as he wants to fight for a place in the Stoke side.

Skipper Abdoulaye Faye says he is happy to wait to get back in the Stoke side after the defence's good display against Portsmouth.

Stoke City chairman Peter Coats has hinted that the likes of Andy Griffin and Leon Cort could still go out on loan.

Stoke defender Andy Wilkinson believes his display against Portsmouth should be good enough to earn him a regular starting spot.

Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen has revealed his recent spate of penalty saves is down to a mystery system and not guess work.

Tony Pulis is hoping Ricardo Fuller will hit the goals trail after he broke his duck for the season in Stoke's 1-0 win over Portsmouth.

Ricardo Fuller's second-half strike handed Stoke a 1-0 win against Portsmouth in a lacklustre clash at the Britannia Stadium.

Burnley and Stoke are believed to be considering a loan move for Manchester City youngster Vladimir Weiss.

Stoke defender Abdoulaye Faye misses the home clash with Portsmouth on Sunday through suspension.

Stoke's Republic of Ireland duo Glenn Whelan and Liam Lawrence could miss the Portsmouth game because of Thierry Henry's handball.

Stoke winger Matthew Etherington is eager for his improved form to continue after returning to his best this season.

Michael Tonge is poised to make his Preston debut against Newcastle on Monday after joining the Championship side on loan.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis believes striker Dave Kitson's loan move to Middlesbrough is the perfect chance to show what he's capable of.

Midfielder Liam Lawrence is reported to be considering his future at Stoke after losing his first-team place.

Stoke defender Danny Collins claims the Potters can continue their rise up the table by finishing in the top 10 this season.

Defender Danny Collins says Stoke should be looking to secure a top-half Premier League finish this season after surviving last term.

Stoke striker Dave Kitson has signed for Middlesbrough on a two-month loan deal with a view to a permanent transfer.

Middlesbrough have been linked with a loan raid for Stoke City striker Dave Kitson to boost their poor goalscoring form.

James Beattie is hoping to shake off his niggling knee problems and stay fit for the remainder of Stoke's Premier League campaign.

Stoke, Wigan, Everton and Sunderland have been alerted after Stephane M'Bia refused to rule out leaving Marseille.

Potters keeper Thomas Sorensen has agreed a new, one-year contract extension which should keep him at the club until 2012.

Stoke defender Andrew Davies may be forced to return to the Britannia Stadium after picking up an injury while with Sheffield United.

Stoke City defender Abdoulaye Faye has admitted that his sending off against Hull City probably cost his side the game.

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross has said he would love to be made captain while Abdoulaye Faye is suspended.

Danny Higginbotham has signed a new deal with Stoke that will keep him at the Britannia Stadium until 2012.

Stoke City chairman Peter Coates has played down talk of a rift between boss Tony Pulis and midfielder Tuncay after an alleged bust-up.

Stoke City's defensive star Ryan Shawcross has signed a new deal which will keep him at the Britannia Stadium until 2014.

Tony Pulis felt Stoke skipper Abdoulaye Faye's red card for two bookings at Hull was a poor refereeing decision which 'has cost us'.

Tony Pulis has confirmed he will hold talks with Tuncay to explain why he substituted him during Stoke's 2-1 defeat at Hull City.

Hull hit an injury time winner against 10-man Stoke to lift some of the pressure on boss Phil Brown.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis must decide between Andy Wilkinson and Robert Huth at right-back for Sunday's trip to Hull.

Ryan Shawcross is said to be close to agreeing a new deal with Stoke City to end speculation over his future.

Summer signing Danny Collins is hoping to prove himself to the Potters faithful after being awarded for his performances at Sunderland.

Stoke City captain Abdoulaye Faye believes the Potters can qualify for European football this season.

Salif Diao is confident of being fit for Stoke's clash with Hull on Sunday after making good progress from a groin injury.

Stoke are waiting for news of a scan on Mama Sidibe's hamstring injury, although the striker does not think its a serious problem.

Reserve boss Mark O'Connor hailed the 'good' performance of Diego Arismendi after he scored the winner for Stoke's reserves on Monday.

Mama Sidibe is a doubt for Stoke's trip to Hull on Saturday after suffering a hamstring injury during the reserves' win over Chelsea.

Mamady Sidibe will step up his comeback from a knee injury with an outing for Stoke's reserves tonight against Chelsea.

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross has a groin problem and is a doubt for the trip to Arsenal on Saturday in the Premier League.

Stoke midfielder Dean Whitehead will miss the Premier League trip to Arsenal on Saturday after picking up five bookings.

Blackburn and Stoke battle to goalless draw

Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan is pushing for a return at Blackburn after suffering a groin strain against France.

Stoke star Salif Diao has told Potters fans not to fall for El Hadji Diouf's wind-up antics at Blackburn this weekend.

Stoke are in pole position to make a January swoop for AIK Stockholm's Swedish right-back Markus Jonsson.

Tom Soares and Nathaniel Wedderburn have left on loan to join Sheffield Wednesday and Hereford United respectively.

Dave Kitson has ruled out a permanent move to current loan club Middlesbrough as he wants to fight for a place in the Stoke side.

Skipper Abdoulaye Faye says he is happy to wait to get back in the Stoke side after the defence's good display against Portsmouth.

Stoke City chairman Peter Coats has hinted that the likes of Andy Griffin and Leon Cort could still go out on loan.

Stoke defender Andy Wilkinson believes his display against Portsmouth should be good enough to earn him a regular starting spot.

Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen has revealed his recent spate of penalty saves is down to a mystery system and not guess work.

Tony Pulis is hoping Ricardo Fuller will hit the goals trail after he broke his duck for the season in Stoke's 1-0 win over Portsmouth.

Ricardo Fuller's second-half strike handed Stoke a 1-0 win against Portsmouth in a lacklustre clash at the Britannia Stadium.

Burnley and Stoke are believed to be considering a loan move for Manchester City youngster Vladimir Weiss.

Stoke defender Abdoulaye Faye misses the home clash with Portsmouth on Sunday through suspension.