Stoke City: January 2010 Archives

Tony Pulis is tipping Dean Whitehead for more goals after seeing him open his Stoke account against Arsenal last weekend.

Blackburn could move for unwanted Stoke striker James Beattie once Benni McCarthy completes a proposed move to West Ham.

Tony Pulis is still hoping goalkeeper David James will join Stoke on loan, despite Portsmouth allowing number two Asmir Begovic to go.

Stoke are in a race to sign Norwegian attacking midfielder Erik Huseklepp from Brann, according to reports.

Stoke, Birmingham and Blackburn are being linked with Ivory Coast striker Aruna Dindane who has been on loan at Portsmouth.

Defender Leon Cort has left Stoke City and joined Premier League rivals Burnley in a £1.5million deal

David James' potential move to Stoke has been put in doubt after the veteran keeper suffered a calf injury in training.

Stoke have agreed to extend Tom Soares' loan to Sheffield Wednesday until the end of the season.

Tony Pulis is refusing to give up in his chase for Portsmouth keeper David James and hopes to complete his loan move this week.

Stoke midfielder Tom Soares is looking for his loan spell to be extended after an enjoyable two month stint at Sheffield Wednesday.

French striker Toifilou Maoulida has revealed Wigan, Stoke City and West Ham have contacted Lens over a potential loan switch.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis remains hopeful of finalising a loan-deal for Portsmouth goalkeeper David James in the next few days.

Stoke pair Abdoulaye Faye and Rory Delap have both shaken off knocks in time to face Arsenal in the FA Cup on Sunday.

Stoke's bid to land Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy looks dead in the water with Hamburg favourites to land him.

Stoke City are understood to have re-entered talks with Portsmouth over a move for Pompey keeper David James.

Stoke are weighing up a move for Norwich keeper Fraser Forster as rumours persist about Thomas Sorensen and Steve Simonsen's future.

Andy Wilkinson insists he has no intention of leaving Stoke despite speculation linking him with Bolton and Burnley.

Stoke City have insisted they know nothing about Wolves' reported interest in striker James Beattie.

Stoke City's pursuit of Real Madrid striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy looks doomed to fail after Tottenham confirmed an interest.

Stoke City striker James Beattie could be on his way out of the Britannia Stadium with Wolves believed to be preparing a £3million bid.

Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen says he wants to stay with the Potters after holding talks with boss Tony Pulis about his future.

Stoke City defender Andy Wilkinson is believed to be a top target of new Bolton boss Owen Coyle.

Stoke are still hoping to hammer out a deal with Portsmouth for goalkeeper David James before the transfer window closes.

A late goal from Robert Huth saw Stoke take a point against Liverpool in a scrappy game at the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis will give a late fitness test to striker Tuncay ahead of Saturday's clash with Liverpool.

Stoke chief executive Tony Scholes has confirmed that the Potters have pulled out of a deal to sign Portsmouth keeper David James.

Tony Pulis has admitted he would 'love' to bring Ruud van Nistelrooy to Stoke but believes the move wouldn't be 'sexy enough' for him.

Stoke are reported to be closing in on a shock move for Portsmouth goalkeeper David James and a deal could happen before the weekend.

Stoke are showing an interest in Egyptian striker Amr Zaki who impressed at Wigan last season.

Stoke are refusing to give up on their chase for Kenwyne Jones despite being told by Sunderland that they can't afford the striker.

Stoke defender Andy Griffin has joined Reading on loan until the end of the seaon after struggling for first-team chances this season.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has told Stoke and Birmingham they could not afford Black Cats striker Kenwyne Jones.

Sam Allardyce has revealed he is interested in Stoke forward James Beattie but says he will have to sell before he can sign anyone.

Stoke are reportedly ready to battle it out with Birmingham City in a bid to secure the services of Hugo Rodallega from Wigan Athletic.

Stoke City are making an audacious move to bring Ruud van Nistelrooy back to England from Real Madrid.

Boss Tony Pulis claims he isn't getting carried away by Stoke's current league position and his number one target is survival.

Stoke's trip to face Burnley at Turf Moor this weekend has been postponed due to the adverse weather conditions.

Tony Pulis says Tuncay has an 'outside chance' of being fit for Stoke's trip to face managerless Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday.

Reading are understood to be chasing a loan swoop for veteran Stoke defender Andy Griffin to bolster their defensive options.

Newcastle United could be ready to renew his interest in Stoke defender Leon Cort after missing out on Sheff Utd's Matt Kilgallon.

Stoke City striker James Beattie is again being linked with a move to Blackburn as doubts surround his future.

Sheffield United have completed the permanent signing of Richard Cresswell from Stoke after his recent loan spell at the club.

Tony Pulis has quashed transfer speculation linking Thomas Sorensen and Ryan Shawcross with moves away from Stoke.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis will recall centre backs Ryan Shawcross and Abdoulaye Faye for the visit of Fulham on Tuesday night.

QPR boss Paul Hart is reportedly lining up a loan move for Stoke City's Senegalese midfielder Amdy Faye.

Thomas Sorensen has admitted he would consider leaving the Britannia Stadium in January if a Champions League club came calling.

Stoke will be without the banned Ryan Shawcross for Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie against York at the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has told Bolton he would not stand in the way of his assistant Peter Reid becoming their new manager.

Tony Pulis is tipping Dean Whitehead for more goals after seeing him open his Stoke account against Arsenal last weekend.

Blackburn could move for unwanted Stoke striker James Beattie once Benni McCarthy completes a proposed move to West Ham.

Tony Pulis is still hoping goalkeeper David James will join Stoke on loan, despite Portsmouth allowing number two Asmir Begovic to go.

Stoke are in a race to sign Norwegian attacking midfielder Erik Huseklepp from Brann, according to reports.

Stoke, Birmingham and Blackburn are being linked with Ivory Coast striker Aruna Dindane who has been on loan at Portsmouth.

Defender Leon Cort has left Stoke City and joined Premier League rivals Burnley in a £1.5million deal

David James' potential move to Stoke has been put in doubt after the veteran keeper suffered a calf injury in training.

Stoke have agreed to extend Tom Soares' loan to Sheffield Wednesday until the end of the season.

Tony Pulis is refusing to give up in his chase for Portsmouth keeper David James and hopes to complete his loan move this week.

Stoke midfielder Tom Soares is looking for his loan spell to be extended after an enjoyable two month stint at Sheffield Wednesday.

French striker Toifilou Maoulida has revealed Wigan, Stoke City and West Ham have contacted Lens over a potential loan switch.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis remains hopeful of finalising a loan-deal for Portsmouth goalkeeper David James in the next few days.

Stoke pair Abdoulaye Faye and Rory Delap have both shaken off knocks in time to face Arsenal in the FA Cup on Sunday.

Stoke's bid to land Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy looks dead in the water with Hamburg favourites to land him.

Stoke City are understood to have re-entered talks with Portsmouth over a move for Pompey keeper David James.

Stoke are weighing up a move for Norwich keeper Fraser Forster as rumours persist about Thomas Sorensen and Steve Simonsen's future.

Andy Wilkinson insists he has no intention of leaving Stoke despite speculation linking him with Bolton and Burnley.

Stoke City have insisted they know nothing about Wolves' reported interest in striker James Beattie.

Stoke City's pursuit of Real Madrid striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy looks doomed to fail after Tottenham confirmed an interest.