Stoke City: Pulis scouting abroad for goalscorer signings

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STOKE City manager Tony Pulis is hoping to unearth a rare foreign signing when he jets abroad at the start of his scouting mission for next season.

Pulis admitted he needs more goals in the team after seeing defender Robert Huth equalise in last night's 1-1 draw at Aston Villa.

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With Stoke now not in action again until a week on Saturday, Pulis, below, disclosed: "I've got a few games to watch over the weekend when I'll be flying around and looking at a few players recommended over the season.

"The weekend off has fallen at the right time and I like to see players myself. About five of us will be getting around to see if we can find some players for next season.

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"We need goals from other areas, not just up front, because we have relied on Peter Crouch too much this season. That's something we are looking at."

Stoke were indebted to Huth's 72nd minute equaliser to pocket a deserved point after Andreas Weimann's impressive opener for Villa.

"Huth could have come out with a hat-trick," Pulis continued, "because he had two headers before he scored.

"It's a great cross from Jermaine (Pennant) and Robert's finished with aplomb. Our quality and movement is good at set plays and there's nothing wrong with that.

"But we are a bit disappointed not to win the game because we felt we had the better chances.

"We got a lot of balls into the box and it was just that final touch missing."

Stoke are now eight points short of hitting 50 for the first time in the Premier League, and Pulis insists there is plenty to play for financially too.

"We have a responsibility to the chairman because every place is worth a lot of money (around £750,000 last season)," he explained.

"The Coates family has put in a lot of money and we've got to get as much back as we can for them.

"We've now got four points in two days and from two derbies after coming from behind in both – something I would have taken beforehand – and that is testament to the effort of the players.

"That was our 51st game and everybody was fantastic and worked hard.

"We lack certain qualities, but what we have got in abundance is our spirit and togetherness."

He said such spirit was typified by Glenn Whelan after the Irish international midfielder was rested completely from yesterday's fixture.

"Glenn's looked tired in the last couple of games and he's also got the Euros when he's not just representing Ireland, but also Stoke City.

" If you'd looked at his face he looked so disappointed, but that's Glenn and he needs the break.

"We brought in Wilson (Palacios) and I thought he did very, very well in midfield. We need to get him fit and then he will be a player for us next season."

Chris Herd, Villa's former Port Vale loanee, was taken to hospital by ambulance suffering from concussion after last night's game following an innocent clash of heads late on with Huth.

More of our Stoke City coverage on www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk today:

Stoke City: Potters refuse to be shot down by brilliance of Villa strike

Stoke City: Fans have their say on Stoke's draw at Aston Villa

Stoke City: Pennant arrives at just the right time to lift Stoke

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  • Profile image for potterforlife

    by potterforlife

    Thursday, April 12 2012, 2:36PM

    “Latthink you have caught the bug of insulting everybody who questions what you say. My post simply asked a question of what you said, your response is unworthy of debating site.”

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    by Jayenne

    Thursday, April 12 2012, 2:18PM

    “So after being critical of me and I have walked you through the point I made (which was obvious to most i'm sure) can you point out where i am wrong?

    If you cant take it dont try and give it little man

    thanks Grahame”

  • Profile image for grahamegreen

    by grahamegreen

    Thursday, April 12 2012, 1:49PM

    “Jajend... What a blinkered, ignorant, condescending coño you really are!”

  • Profile image for MrDAP

    by MrDAP

    Thursday, April 12 2012, 1:15PM

    “Stoke Oracle:

    I wasn't defending Walters, merely pointing out that by the logic you used, Jerome would've scored 27 goals this season, and that if this was really the case, he wouldn't be at Stoke.

    In terms of their quality, there is little difference between the two. In terms of their contribution to the team (workrate, etc.), Walters probably edges it, hence the reason why he gets picked ahead of Jerome.

    Mr Latthink:

    You and Mr Foot (note the respectful tone) seem to want to post what you want about the club that I support, and you both give as good as you get when it comes to 'dishing it out', so I'm sure you won't mind if I defend my club. And if you get upset at being referred to as 'Pratthink', well, words fail me!

    Put that in your oatcake and chew it ;)”

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    by Jayenne

    Thursday, April 12 2012, 1:09PM

    “Also Grahame - he plays for Barca so go figure - the best club team in the world. I doubt Glenn would get the ball to him in quite the same fashion”

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    by Jayenne

    Thursday, April 12 2012, 1:07PM

    “Grahame - maybe i was hoping you would be able to fill in the gaps yourself with what I was saying. Evidently I was expecting too much. I was pointing to the fact that there are far more top standard teams in the Prem. Chelski, Citeh, United, Pool (before now), Arsenal, Newcastle. Even the mid-tier is quality. Fulham, Everton, Sunderland, Pool (now), Us.
    So whilst undoubtedly La Liga has some quality teams it certainly doesnt have the depth that the prem has.
    In future Graham would you like me to walk you through a point like that and maybe use words of 4 letters or less? Now get back in your box there's a good chap”

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    by Jayenne

    Thursday, April 12 2012, 1:02PM

    “Grahame - maybe i was hoping you would be able to fill in the gaps yourself with what I was saying. Evidently I was expecting too much. I was pointing to the fact that there are far more top standard teams in the Prem. Chelski, Citeh, United, Pool (before now), Arsenal, Newcastle. Even the mid-tier is quality. Fulham, Everton, Sunderland, Pool (now), Us.
    So whilst undoubtedly La Liga has some quality teams it certainly doesnt have the depth that the prem has.
    In future Graham would you like me to walk you through a point like that and maybe use words of 4 letters or less? Now get back in your box there's a good chap”

  • Profile image for Latthink

    by Latthink

    Thursday, April 12 2012, 12:46PM

    “Potterforlife, I'm sorry if the moronic state of your intellect cannot understand "that wot I wrote". Unfortunately I will not be sinking to your level or even that of Mr DAP.”

  • Profile image for Davejjohnson

    by Davejjohnson

    Thursday, April 12 2012, 8:13AM

    “There will be the usual suspects who won't like this but I think Stoke have had a significant effect on the Premiership. I think that teams who get promoted from the Championship have seen Stoke as an example of how it is possible to stay in the Prem and compete reasonably well. Prior to Stoke's arrival many promoted teams were were dead and buried before kicking a Premiership ball but promoted teams now seem to have a bit more belief that they can stay up. I am not for one moment saying that these teams see Stoke as an inspiration on how to play their game but they are often cited as an example of how a well run, well managed club can compete.”

  • Profile image for grahamegreen

    by grahamegreen

    Thursday, April 12 2012, 7:20AM

    “So, Jayenne describes La Liga as 'that rubbish league' Messi plays in.
    Champions League semi's... Barcelona and Real Madrid.
    Europa League semi's... Athletic Bilbao ( who humbled the 'Top' Premier side twice), Athletico Madrid and Valencia.
    Spain are European and World Champions, but I suspect that the ignorant 'bubble' that you dream in has England leading World football because of 1966.”

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