Stoke City: April 2010 Archives

Captain Abdoulaye Faye is in the squad despite limping off last week, while Mama Sidibe returns to face Everton on Saturday.

Stoke City's wage bill more than doubled last season on their return to the top flight, according to new accounts just released.

Stoke chairman Peter Coates says if there is a 'mole' in the squad they are wasting their time trying to undermine boss Tony Pulis.

Valencia striker Nikola Zigic admits he wants to play in the Premier League amid reported interest from Stoke.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis could show up to 10 players the Britannia Stadium exit, with James Beattie and Tuncay set to lead the departures.

Danny Higginbotham claims Stoke's players will be playing for pride against Everton on Saturday following the 7-0 mauling at Chelsea.

Thomas Sorensen has slammed Chelsea's Salomon Kalou for causing his dislocated elbow which has left him in a World Cup fitness race.

Tony Pulis has revealed that his Stoke side will be made to sit through a full repeat of the 'embarrassing' 7-0 defeat at Chelsea.

Thomas Sorensen will miss the rest of Stoke's games but should be fit for the World Cup, despite dislocating his elbow at Chelsea.

Salomon Kalou bagged a hat-trick as Chelsea emphatically took another step to regaining the Premier League title.

Matthew Etherington is set to return to the Stoke midfield for Sunday's trip to Chelsea, while Ryan Shawcross should be on the bench.

Defender Andy Griffin has admitted that he has 'not got a future at Stoke' and is prepared to leave the club in the summer.

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross has revealed he could make a return to action against Chelsea this weekend.

Tony Pulis has revealed that Stoke will scrap their official reserve team next season to have greater control over their players.

Asmir Begovic claims he does not regret leaving FA Cup finalists Portsmouth in January to become Stoke's back-up goalkeeper.

Tony Pulis expects several members of his Stoke City squad to move on this summer as he looks to take the club forward.

Tony Pulis says Tuncay will face the wrath of his team-mates after going straight to the dressing room after being subbed on Saturday.

Matthew Taylor was the Bolton hero with a late brace at the Brittania Stadium after Dave Kitson's early goal had put Stoke ahead.

Matthew Etherington and Ricardo Fuller will undergo late fitness tests ahead of Stoke's clash with Bolton at the Britannia Stadium

Stoke keeper Steve Simonsen, on loan at Sheffield United, doesn't think the Blades will offer him a permanent deal at Bramall Lane.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is planning a summer move for Cardiff's Joe Ledley, who is out of contract in the summer.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has said Mamady Sidbie could miss Saturday's game against Bolton after picking up a groin injury.

Stoke chairman Peter Coates says the club intend to start talks with Matthew Etherington about a new contract before the end of April.

Tony Pulis has hailed his Stoke players' attitude after they ground out a 0-0 draw at Wolves on Sunday, despite already being safe.

Derby County boss Nigel Clough has confirmed that he would like Stoke midfielder Michael Tonge back at Pride Park on loan next season.

Stoke are set to pounce for £6m-rated Cardiff City wideman Joe Ledley if the Welsh club miss out on promotion.

Wolves have edged a step closer to securing their Premier League status after a goal-less draw with Stoke at Molineux.

Jamie O'Hara has said he would be prepared to leave Spurs if he isn't given more first-team football and that news will alert Stoke.

Youngster Louis Moult is on standby for a first-team start with James Beattie out and Ricardo Fuller unlikely to be fit to face Wolves.

Danny Collins says his Stoke side will be out to avenge one of their worst moments of the season when they head to Molineux on Sunday.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has ruled out a return for James Beattie for this weekend's game at Wolves.

Tony Pulis has called on his players to beat last season's tally of 45 points having all but secured their Premier League status.

Ricardo Fuller is in a race to be fit to face Wolves this weekend, but could be given the weekend off anyway.

James Beattie made a successful return to action for the reserves on Tuesday and is seeking a return to the first-team this season.

Stoke will be boosted by the return to action of James Beattie in the reserves on Tuesday following his recovery from a knee injury.

Tony Pulis has revealed that he will never change his principles as a manager, despite currently working with better players at Stoke.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has set his sights on turning the Potters into a top 10 side after passing the 40 point mark.

Stoke defender Danny Collins branded the Potters display against Hull as 'sloppy' despite securing a 2-0 victory over the Tigers.

Stoke midfielder Liam Lawrence has admitted he has been in for showdown talks with Tony Pulis as he weighs up his future with the club.

Goals from Ricardo Fuller and Liam Lawrence gave Stoke a home success against Hull at the Britannia Stadium.

Ryan Shawcross and Abdoulaye Faye are struggling to be fit for Stoke's visit of Hull while Dean Whitehead returns from suspension.

Thomas Sorensen claims Stoke are determined to have a big say in the Premier League title race and relegation battle this season.

Tony Pulis has hit out at the likes of Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini for criticising his Stoke sides style of play.

Ryan Shawcross says he is desperate to return to first team action having sat out the last five games through injury and suspension.

Captain Abdoulaye Faye is in the squad despite limping off last week, while Mama Sidibe returns to face Everton on Saturday.

Stoke City's wage bill more than doubled last season on their return to the top flight, according to new accounts just released.

Stoke chairman Peter Coates says if there is a 'mole' in the squad they are wasting their time trying to undermine boss Tony Pulis.

Valencia striker Nikola Zigic admits he wants to play in the Premier League amid reported interest from Stoke.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis could show up to 10 players the Britannia Stadium exit, with James Beattie and Tuncay set to lead the departures.

Danny Higginbotham claims Stoke's players will be playing for pride against Everton on Saturday following the 7-0 mauling at Chelsea.

Thomas Sorensen has slammed Chelsea's Salomon Kalou for causing his dislocated elbow which has left him in a World Cup fitness race.

Tony Pulis has revealed that his Stoke side will be made to sit through a full repeat of the 'embarrassing' 7-0 defeat at Chelsea.

Thomas Sorensen will miss the rest of Stoke's games but should be fit for the World Cup, despite dislocating his elbow at Chelsea.

Salomon Kalou bagged a hat-trick as Chelsea emphatically took another step to regaining the Premier League title.

Matthew Etherington is set to return to the Stoke midfield for Sunday's trip to Chelsea, while Ryan Shawcross should be on the bench.

Defender Andy Griffin has admitted that he has 'not got a future at Stoke' and is prepared to leave the club in the summer.

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross has revealed he could make a return to action against Chelsea this weekend.

Tony Pulis has revealed that Stoke will scrap their official reserve team next season to have greater control over their players.