Stoke City: August 2008 - news archive

Boss in bidding frenzy

StokeTony Pulis has reportedly made bids for Danny Higginbotham and Joe Ledley as he tries to strengthen his Stoke City squad.

Middlesbrough 2-1 Stoke City

Middlesbrough made it two wins for the season after goals from Alfonso Alves and Sanli Tuncay were enough to defeat 10-man Stoke City.

Potters striker off to Preston

StokePreston have signed Stoke striker Jon Parkin on loan and he could make his debut against Charlton on Saturday.

Saints sign midfielder

StokeSouthampton have completed the signing of Stoke midfielder Anthony Pulis who has penned a two-year deal at St Mary's.

Potters second Royals raid

StokeStoke are believed to have agreed a fee with Reading as they bid to sign Royals defender Ibrahima Sonko.

Another striker to slip the net

StokeStriker Carlton Cole says he is happy at West Ham and is discussing a new contract at Upton Park despite reports linking him to Stoke.

Potters in for Ivory Coast ace

StokeStoke are favourites to sign Ivory Coast forward Kanga Akale on loan ahead of interest from a number German clubs.

Defender future doubt for Potters

StokeStoke defender Ryan Shawcross has hinted he would rather leave the club than be demoted permanently to the bench.

Pulis points to reserves

StokeTony Pulis admitted he was relieved to see Stoke survive a last-minute scare to book their place in the Carling Cup third round.

Pulis predicts Carling cheer

StokeStoke manager Tony Pulis targeted a Carling Cup run after his shadow side sent Cheltenham packing from the competition.

Stoke fail in Higginbotham bid

StokeSunderland boss Roy Keane has confirmed he has turned down a bid for defender Danny Higginbotham from a mystery club.

Captain wants to build on win

StokeCaptain Andy Griffin believes the dramatic win over Aston Villa will act as a springboard as Stoke get used to life in the top flight.

Serbian told he can go

StokeStoke manager Tony Pulis could face competition from a clutch of Premier League rivals to sign Valencia outcast Nikola Zigic.

Spirit the key to success - Pulis

StokeTony Pulis praised his Stoke side's spirit after they secured a last-gasp 3-2 win against Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke City 3-2 Aston Villa

A breath-taking encounter settled by an injury-time winner gave Stoke their first three points back in the top flight.

Reds snub bid

StokeRafa Benitez may be set to hand Liverpool's veteran defender Sami Hyypia a start against Middlesbrough after snubbing a bid from Stoke.

Potters suffer winger woe

StokeStoke's loan bid for Lokomotiv Moscow's Haminu Dramani has been derailed after the Russians insisted he stays with them until November.

Moscow move not in time

StokeStoke have admitted Haminu Dramani's loan deal from Lokomotiv Moscow won't be complete in time for him to play on Saturday.

Potters chasing Senegal selector

StokeStoke City are confident of completing the signing of Newcastle centre-back Abdoulaye Faye in time for him to face Aston Villa.

Pulis eyes African winger

StokeGhana international right winger Haminu Dramani is training with Stoke as he looks to quit Lokomotiv Moscow.

Pulis still on new player hunt

StokeTony Pulis is still hopeful of signing more players for Stoke in the transfer window, despite already bringing in six new faces.

Potters chief hails defender deal

StokeChief executive Tony Scholes says defender Andrew Davies will be a 'valuable addition' to Stoke's squad after joining from Southampton.

Pulis cagey over defender deal

StokeStoke boss Tony Pulis is refusing to tempt fate despite agreeing terms with Southampton for defender Andrew Davies.

Pulis taking positives from defeat

StokeStoke boss Tony Pulis refused to be despondent after the defeat at Bolton but admitted his newly-promoted side had been "naïve".

Bolton Wanderers 3-1 Stoke City

Bolton opened their new Premier League account with a comfortable 3-1 win over new-boys Stoke at the Reebok.

Hi-Faye as Stoke make stereo signings

StokeAmdy Faye has joined Stoke from Charlton while Newcastle say Abdoulaye Faye will also move to the Potteries.

Sidibie's pal linked

StokeStoke are being linked with a move for Nantes striker Mamadou Bagayoko - a pal of City targetman Mamady Sidibie.

Boss has eyes for Fayes

StokeStoke boss Tony Pulis is keen to sign Amdy Faye and possibly Abdoulaye Faye before the summer transfer window closes in three weeks.

Pulis on Zigic deal

StokeStoke City boss Tony Pulis has admitted the club's pursuit of giant Serbian striker Nikola Zigic is now 'dead'.

Zigic deal twist for Potters

StokeStoke's bid to sign Valencia striker Nikola Zigic has been complicated by a loan offer from Blackburn but they remain favourites.

Pulis admits to defender blow

StokeStoke boss Tony Pulis admits he tried to sign defender Carlos Cuellar from Rangers but was blown out of the water by Aston Villa.

Major injury fears allayed

StokeTony Pulis is confident Seyi Olofinjana will be fit for Stoke's opening game at Bolton despite limping out of training.

No Potters bid for strike target

StokeIpswich boss Jim Magilton insists there has been no offer made for striker Jon Walters, despite Stoke being tipped to make a move.

Zigic-chasing Potters have options

StokeStoke boss Tony Pulis has warned fans that a swoop for Valencia striker Nikola Zigic is by no means a formality.

Striker fight is on for Potters

StokeHull have opened talks with Chelsea over striker Claudio Pizarro who is also reportedly a loan target for Stoke.

Rovers swoop for Stoke target

StokeStoke could face competition for the signing of Valencia ace Nicola Zigic after Blackburn registered an interest in the striker.

New twist in striker hunt

StokeStoke City have reportedly tabled a record £7million bid for Spanish side Valencia's giant Serbian striker Nikola Zigic.

Senegal ace joins Potters on trial

StokeStoke City have taken Charlton's Senegal international midfielder Amdy Faye on trial and he could face Osasuna in Friday's friendly.

£10m-rated Serb in Potters loan link

StokeValencia's £10million-rated Serbian striker Nicola Zigic is reportedly close to a season-long loan switch to Stoke City.

Town deny Walters bid

StokeIpswich insist reported Stoke target Jon Walters has not been the subject of any offers or that he has asked for a transfer.

Striker eyes Potters deal

StokeStoke striker Vincent Pericard admits he is playing for his Potters future this season after two troubled years.

Pulis' transfer hopes

StokeStoke boss Tony Pulis expects to add to his squad before the end of the transfer window this month.

Another Cat not in the bag

StokeSunderland captain Dean Whitehead has become the second Black Cat this week to deny reports of a move to Stoke.

Star to shrug off knock

StokeLiam Lawrence is set to shrug off a slight thigh muscle strain to play for Stoke City at Southampton tonight.

Boss boosted by striker return

StokeStoke boss Tony Pulis says Ricardo Fuller could play some part in City's friendly with Osasuna on Friday.

Black Cats denies Potters return

StokeDanny Higginbotham has dismissed speculation linking him with a return to Stoke and has pledged his future to Sunderland.

Austin plots next move

StokeJamaica international Rudolph Austin could be set to move to Scandanavia before trying to join Stoke for a third time next year.

Potters suffer striker blow

StokePortsmouth striker David Nugent has told Stoke, Hull and Ipswich he is not interested in a summer switch away from Fratton Park.

International ace deal collapses

StokeStoke City manager Tony Pulis has revealed the club's proposed signing of Jamaica international Rudolph Austin has collapsed.

Pulis quells speculation

StokeStoke boss Tony Pulis has denied reports that Stoke City have made a bid for Valencia's giant striker Nicola Zigic.

Row could hamper transfer hopes

StokeThe fall-out between Stoke and Sunderland over Marton Fulop could scupper the Potters attempts to re-sign Danny Higginbotham.

Midfielder rejects Stoke move claims

StokeMichael Brown has moved to dismiss suggestions that he is set to leave Wigan and join Premier League rivals Stoke this summer.