Posts Tagged ‘ stoke ’

Potters defender hits back at ‘rugby’ claims

September 6, 2010
By Zain Alvi

Ryan Shawcross has reacted furiously to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger’s claims that along with defensive partner Robert Huth, he had physically ambushed Tottenham’s Gomes akin to a rugby tackle in order to help Stoke City find an equalizer in a recent Premier League match. Although Wenger’s comments against a team that was playing the...
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Potters hero signs on

July 21, 2010
By Zain Alvi
Potters hero signs on

Stoke midfielder Matthew Etherington has chosen to build on a highly impressive last season by penning a new deal with the Britannia Stadium outfit. The 28-year old has committed his future to the club for the next four years and appears to be extremely satisfied with his decision to stay with the Potters. “It’s...
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Stoke defender set for Pompey loan

July 17, 2010
By Brian Lofrumento

Stoke City defender Ibrahima Sonko is set to go on a season long loan to Championship side Portsmouth. Pompey is bracing itself for its first season in the Championship following their gut-wrenching relegation from the Premier League last season, and with cash a scarce commodity at Fratton Park they view the loan deal as...
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Survival is first priority for McLeish

July 16, 2010
By Zain Alvi
Survival is first priority for McLeish

Birmigham City boss Alex McLeish remains coy about the high expectations from his side. Following the Midlands outfit’s impressive ninth place finish in the Premier League last season, some are anticipating further improvement in the coming season. However, the man himself has told The Sun that survival in the English top flight is the...
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Manchester United vs Stoke

May 10, 2010
By Tony
Manchester United vs Stoke

For only the 5th time since the inception of the premier league the title race came down to the final day. Where it could all be won or loss in one day. Manchester United had to first get past stoke, and pray that Wigan pulled off a miracle. United went with their strong back line, there...
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Comfortable Win For Man United, But It Wasn’t Quite Enough

May 9, 2010
By manuniteddevils
Comfortable Win For Man United, But It Wasn’t Quite Enough

Earlier on today Man United put in a professional performance against Stoke, unfortunately after thrashing Wigan 8-0, it was Chelsea who lifted the Premier League trophy.Nothing United could do...

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Chelsea are coasting to the title at halftime

May 9, 2010
By Shourin Roy

Didier Drogba is one big spoilsport. He still has not gotten over Frank Lampard taking the penalty and is throwing one hissy fit. Fans are booing him. Will he take the podium? No matter. Chelsea are two up and Wigan...
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Manchester United V Stoke Preview

May 8, 2010
By manuniteddevils
Manchester United V Stoke Preview

Tomorrow we will find who will win the Premier League this season, since the season started all the way back in mid August 2009. Manchester United and Chelsea can both win it, but Chelsea has the...

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Video: Ancelotti’s nightmare: Calori sends Juve into shock

May 8, 2010
By Shourin Roy

In May 2000, Juventus were shocked by lowly Perugia on the last day. Alessandro Calori scoring the most consequential goal of his career. The defeat bequeathed second place Lazio the Serie title. A decade later, Carlo Ancelotti Juve's manager...
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Stoke City adidas 2010/11 Home Kit

May 3, 2010
By Footballer
Stoke City adidas 2010/11 Home Kit

English Premier League club Stoke City FC have officially launched their adidas 2010/11 home kit. According to the Stoke City website: STOKE CITY have this evening unveiled their new home kit and training wear for the 2010-11 season at the Player of the Year Stadium Show following the announcement that adidas have become their...
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Chelsea make a strong statement

April 26, 2010
By Zain Alvi
Chelsea make a strong statement

Carlo Ancelotti must have made it loud and clear before Sunday’s kick-off at Stamford Bridge that neither losing  nor drawing against Stoke was an option in an extremely tight race for Premier League glory. His men certainly kept that in mind, as shown by their emphatic 7-0 destruction of the visiting Stoke City. In doing so, the Blues alleviated any concerns stemming from some...
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Pulis appreciates Stoke respect

March 12, 2010
By Brian Lofrumento
Pulis appreciates Stoke respect

Stoke City are enjoying their finest season in the Premier League so far, and boss Tony Pulis is more than pleased with the amount of respect that him and his side have earned this year. The Potters currently sit in 11th place on 35 points with ten games to go, and Pulis can sense...
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Video: FA Cup QF: John Terry leads by example

March 8, 2010
By Shourin Roy

John Terry guides Chelsea into the FA Cup semi-finals as they beat Stoke 2-0. A fired up Terry then celebrates by drawing up his jersey sleeve showing off his captain's armband as the Stamford Bridge crowd go wild. After...
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Chelsea looking to return to winning ways

March 6, 2010
By Boian Filev
Chelsea looking to return to winning ways

Frankly this is a must win game for Chelsea to maintain any hope of winning a trophy this season, let alone the FA Cup.  After two losses in a row and disappointing injury news, Chelsea will have to prove that they still have what it takes to win games when they have to. Arsenal have...
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Poll says Shawcross tackle was no accident

March 1, 2010
By Brian Lofrumento
Poll says Shawcross tackle was no accident

Former Premier League referee Graham Poll is in the headlines once again, but this time for his controversial statements about Ryan Shawcross’s tackle on Aaron Ramsey. The man who showed three yellow cards to a single player in a World Cup match believes that the challenge that broke Ramsey’s leg was no accident. “There are...
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Pulis and Stoke remain focused on survival

February 8, 2010
By Brian Lofrumento
Pulis and Stoke remain focused on survival

Stoke City may be flying high in the Premier League this season following their recent six game unbeaten streak, but manager Tony Pulis is remaining focused on their objectives. Their eleventh place position at the moment shows how improved they have been this season, but away form has continued to plague the Premier League...
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