Stoke City: February 2010 Archives

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross insists there was no malice in the tackle that left Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey with a badly broken leg.

Two stoppage time goals give Arsenal a crucial victory in the title race but at a cost, with Aaron Ramsey suffering a serious injury.

Forgotten striker Dave Kitson has been told he has a part to play in Stoke's plans between now and the end of the season.

Defenders Abdoulaye Faye and Andy Wilkinson are both set for recalls for Stoke against title challengers Arsenal tomorrow.

Ryan Shawcross says his disallowed goal in Stoke's recent Premier League game with Man City spurred them to FA Cup success last night.

Stoke City have sent young keeper Danzelle St Louis-Hamilton out on loan to Blue Square South side Worcester City.

Matthew Etherington is in line for a shock return to the Stoke squad for tonight's FA Cup replay against Manchester City.

Tony Pulis is urging Stoke fans to turn up to the Manchester City game and help the players seal an FA Cup quarter-final spot.

Tony Pulis has confirmed 'there is a chance' that Matthew Etherington could be fit for Stoke's visit of Arsenal this weekend.

Stoke defender Robert Huth thinks referee Mike Dean was influenced by the Portsmouth crowd when he sent off Andy Wilkinson on Saturday.

Salif Diao's injury time winner made sure that ten men Stoke took all three points to condemn Portsmouth to yet another defeat.

Tony Pulis has joined his Stoke players by accusing referees of having something against his side because of their physical style.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis could be without Danny Higginbotham and Abdoulaye Faye for the trip to Portsmouth on Saturday.

Stoke chairman Peter Coates has joined Tony Pulis and Ryan Shawcross in questioning the performance of referee Alan Wiley in midweek.

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross insists there was nothing wrong with his late header against Man City in midweek.

Glenn Whelan claims Manchester City's Patrick Vieira was 'lucky' not to be red carded after kicking him during Stoke's 1-1 draw.

Tony Pulis said Stoke's late disallowed goal should have stood and two Man City players should have been red carded after the 1-1 draw.

Manchester City hit back to claim a point against 10-man Stoke City to go fourth after a fiery encounter at the Britannia Stadium.

Abdoulaye Faye should be fit as Stoke and Manchester City go head to head again tonight - this time in the Premier League.

Stoke City winger Matthew Etherington could be back within a fortnight after suffering a knee injury in their FA Cup tie at Man City.

Mama Sidibe claims Stoke's 'spirit' can help them see off big-spending Manchester City on two fronts in the coming week.

PFA chief Gordon Taylor said Stoke star Matthew Etherington's admission he gambled away £1.5m should be a warning to other footballers.

Stoke winger Matthew Etherington will undergo a scan to discover the extent of the knee injury he picked up against Manchester City.

Robert Huth says the clubs focus continues to be on staying in the Premier League ahead of this weekend's FA Cup tie with Man City.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis is hopeful of having Ricardo Fuller and Abdoulaye Faye available for Saturday's trip to Manchester City.

Asmir Begovic admits he thought Stoke were more serious in him than Spurs after hearing that another keeper was also having a medical.

Stoke midfielder Diego Arismendi is facing a three-match ban after being sent off in the reserves' 1-0 defeat to Arsenal last night.

Tony Pulis has insisted that seeing Stoke retain their Premier League status is his only priority this season.

Tony Pulis saluted the performances of Ricardo Fuller, Tuncay and Matthew Etherington after seeing Stoke's 1-1 draw at Wigan on Tuesday

Sanli Tuncay heads a late equaliser for Stoke City after Wigan Athletic had led for most of the game through Paul Scharner.

Tony Pulis has challenged his Stoke players to take their sizzling home form into away matches and start climbing the Premier League.

Ricardo Fuller will be in Stoke's squad at Wigan on Tuesday despite his arrest for an alleged nightclub assault on Sunday.

Matty Etherington is delighted with his current form for Stoke and is expected to sign a new contract before the end of the season.

Andy Wilkinson is set to play for Stoke against Wigan on Tuesday despite needing stitches in a head injury against Blackburn.

Stoke went above Blackburn in the Premier League table after recording a convincing 3-0 win against 10-man Rovers.

Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic could be handed his debut by Stoke boss Tony Pulis against Blackburn on Saturday.

Asmir Begovic has hinted he decided to join Stoke ahead of Spurs because had a better chance of securing regular first-team action.

Mamady Sidibe has signed a new two-and-a-half year contract with Stoke which should keep him at the club until 2012.

Matthew Etherington is set to be offered an improved Stoke contract after revealing he is winning his battle with a gambling addiction.

New Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is delighted at his move to the Britannia Stadium because he has joined a club "moving forward".

Tony Pulis felt Stoke's players were 'brilliant' in the 0-0 draw at Sunderland but thought they could have snatched all three points.

Tony Pulis is delighted with the signing of Asmir Begovic from Portsmouth but warned him he faces a fight to get in the Stoke team.

Sunderland's poor run of form continued as they laboured to a turgid 0-0 draw with Stoke at the Stadium Of Light.

Stoke beat the deadline to complete the signing of Portsmouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic in a £3.5million deal.

Portsmouth are set to report Stoke and Asmir Begovic's agent to the football authorities after snubbing a £3million bid for the player.

Fulham have signed Aston Villa defender Nicky Shorey on loan until the summer and made a bid for Stoke City striker James Beattie.

Stoke are looking to push through a £3million beat-the-deadline swoop for Portsmouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.

Stoke have been boosted by the news Abdoulaye Faye has shaken off a calf injury in time for Monday night's trip to Sunderland.

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross insists there was no malice in the tackle that left Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey with a badly broken leg.

Two stoppage time goals give Arsenal a crucial victory in the title race but at a cost, with Aaron Ramsey suffering a serious injury.

Forgotten striker Dave Kitson has been told he has a part to play in Stoke's plans between now and the end of the season.

Defenders Abdoulaye Faye and Andy Wilkinson are both set for recalls for Stoke against title challengers Arsenal tomorrow.

Ryan Shawcross says his disallowed goal in Stoke's recent Premier League game with Man City spurred them to FA Cup success last night.

Stoke City have sent young keeper Danzelle St Louis-Hamilton out on loan to Blue Square South side Worcester City.

Matthew Etherington is in line for a shock return to the Stoke squad for tonight's FA Cup replay against Manchester City.

Tony Pulis is urging Stoke fans to turn up to the Manchester City game and help the players seal an FA Cup quarter-final spot.