Stoke City: March 2010 Archives

Ryan Shawcross will return to training on Wednesday but Saturday's game with Hull may come too soon for the Stoke defender.

Rory Delap wants Stoke to improve on their 45 points tally from last season after virtually guaranteeing Premier League football.

Midfielder Liam Lawrence is looking to stay in the Stoke first-team for the rest of the season after an injury-hit campaign.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is calling on West Ham's owners to stick by Gianfranco Zola after his side heaped more pressure on the Italian.

Pressure mounts on Gianfranco Zola and West Ham who slipped to their sixth successive defeat after Stoke City won 1-0.

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross is hoping to return from injury against West Ham tomorrow but Dean Whitehead is banned.

Boss Tony Pulis has pleaded with Stoke's board to finalise a new contract with winger Matthew Etherington.

Out-of-favour Potters striker James Beattie has seen a loan move to QPR fall through as the Championship side can't match his wages.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is lining up a £4million move for Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara, currently on loan at Portsmouth.

Tony Pulis admits he is spurred on by a desire to prove his critics wrong and wants Stoke to finally get the credit they deserve.

Carl Dickinson is unlikely to play again this season after suffering a double tear in his knee while on loan at Barnsley.

Steve Simonsen says he had no shortage of offers before he opted to join Sheffield United on loan from Stoke at the end of last week.

Rory Delap has admitted that Stoke can't keep having men sent-off and continue to play their high tempo brand of football.

Stoke are considering whether to make an official complaint about referee Mike Dean after his performance in the 2-1 defeat to Spurs.

A sweet strike from Nico Krancjar wrapped up all three points for Tottenham against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross is likely to go straight back into the team for Saturday's clash with Tottenham after suspension.

James Beattie is demanding an apology from Stoke boss Tony Pulis as the club continues to investigate a bust-up between the pair.

Danny Collins says he will not give up his place in the Stoke defence without a fight after recently returning to their first-team.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has admitted he is undecided over whether to recall defender Ryan Shawcross following his suspension.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is hoping a week off will help full-back Andy Wilkinson recharge his batteries in time for the weekend.

Tony Pulis will not punish Tuncay's tantrum after he was substituted against Aston Villa and said his withdrawal was right for Stoke.

Danny Collins is confident that Stoke can secure a top-10 finish in the Premier League following the 0-0 draw against Aston Villa.

Stoke and Aston Villa shared a dour goalless stalemate characterised by good defending and poor passing.

Ricardo Fuller and Glenn Whelan are battling to be fit for Stoke's game against Aston Villa as Tony Pulis looks to freshen up his team.

Ricardo Fuller and Rory Delap have joined Stoke's lengthening injury list ahead of the weekend's clash with Aston Villa.

Fit-again winger Matthew Etherington has assured Stoke fans that he will not take long to get back to his best.

Burnley and Stoke played out a dull draw at Turf Moor to leave Burnley's hopes of Premier League survival hanging in the balance.

Tony Pulis says Dave Kitson has earned another chance to impress and is ready to start his first Premier League match since September.

Glenn Whelan is a big doubt for tonight's clash with Burnley at Turf Moor because of a hamstring injury.

Stoke keeper Thomas Sorensen believes his team-mates can hold their heads up high despite getting knocked out of the FA Cup on Sunday.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis has urged his side to put their FA Cup disappointment behind them and concentrate on the league.

Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan faces a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring strain as injury problems mount for boss Tony Pulis.

Stoke boss Tony Pullis is without the suspended Ryan Shawcross for the FA Cup tie with Chelsea and is sweating over Matt Etherington.

Stoke's Glenn Whelan is fired up to help the Republic of Ireland qualify for the 2012 European Championships as group winners.

Ryan Shawcross insists he will continue to be fully committed for Stoke despite his leg-breaking tackle on Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey.

England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce has backed Ryan Shawcross to shine on his England debut against Egypt tonight.

Stoke City and Wigan Athletic are interested in signing Serbian defender Dusko Tosic whose short spell at Fratton Park is over.

Sir Alex Ferguson has offered Ryan Shawcross his support against claims the Stoke defender set out to injure Aaron Ramsey.

Stoke City have allowed Diego Arismendi to team-up with his fellow Uruguayan Gus Poyet at Brighton for the rest of the season.

Rory Delap claims his Stoke team-mate Ryan Shawcross was only sent off because of Aaron Ramsey's serious injury and not for the tackle.

Tony Pulis insists Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross deserves his England call-up despite his leg-breaking tackle on Aaron Ramsey.

Ryan Shawcross will return to training on Wednesday but Saturday's game with Hull may come too soon for the Stoke defender.

Rory Delap wants Stoke to improve on their 45 points tally from last season after virtually guaranteeing Premier League football.

Midfielder Liam Lawrence is looking to stay in the Stoke first-team for the rest of the season after an injury-hit campaign.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is calling on West Ham's owners to stick by Gianfranco Zola after his side heaped more pressure on the Italian.

Pressure mounts on Gianfranco Zola and West Ham who slipped to their sixth successive defeat after Stoke City won 1-0.

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross is hoping to return from injury against West Ham tomorrow but Dean Whitehead is banned.

Boss Tony Pulis has pleaded with Stoke's board to finalise a new contract with winger Matthew Etherington.

Out-of-favour Potters striker James Beattie has seen a loan move to QPR fall through as the Championship side can't match his wages.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is lining up a £4million move for Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara, currently on loan at Portsmouth.

Tony Pulis admits he is spurred on by a desire to prove his critics wrong and wants Stoke to finally get the credit they deserve.

Carl Dickinson is unlikely to play again this season after suffering a double tear in his knee while on loan at Barnsley.

Steve Simonsen says he had no shortage of offers before he opted to join Sheffield United on loan from Stoke at the end of last week.

Rory Delap has admitted that Stoke can't keep having men sent-off and continue to play their high tempo brand of football.

Stoke are considering whether to make an official complaint about referee Mike Dean after his performance in the 2-1 defeat to Spurs.

A sweet strike from Nico Krancjar wrapped up all three points for Tottenham against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.