Stoke City: Ryan Shotton 'can make Premier League impact'
STOKIES are being urged to cheer one of their own when Ryan Shotton makes his first Premier League start since last April.
The Fenton-born defender-cum-midfielder is pencilled in to start at full-back against Fulham tomorrow (3pm) following injuries to both Andy Wilkinson and Marc Wilson.
And it's a dramatic return to favour for last season's young-player-of-the-year after being restricted to just one substitute appearance this term before replacing the injured Wilkinson in Monday's 1-1 draw at West Ham.
"Ryan came in and did really well and I was pleased for him, so he will come into the frame," said manager Tony Pulis.
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"Losing two full-backs has been a disappointment, but Geoff Cameron has done smashing and now we are hoping Ryan will take his chance."
He certainly did last season when forcing his way from the fringes to play a goal-scoring role (in various positions) in both the Premier League and the Europa League.
A total of 14 starts and nine substitute appearances was a handsome return for the Academy product previously boasting just two sub outings to his name in the top flight.
Competition had intensified so much by the end of the last summer transfer window, however, that Shotton couldn't even make the bench for the six games preceding Monday's trip to West Ham.
He might even have gone out on loan for some much-needed game time after being courted by Championship sides Leeds and Huddersfield.
But with Wilson nursing a broken leg, Wilkinson injuring a disc in his back and the January transfer window still eight games away, the 24-year-old now appears to have time at Stoke to reprise last season's more impressive form.
"He's had a good spell in the team and he's had an indifferent spell in the team, said Pulis, "but he's only a young kid and it's tough to establish yourself in the Premier League.
"He will look forward to playing on Saturday, which is good.
"I'm sure the fans will be right behind him because they love to see a local lad out there who's come through the system.
"We've played seven away and five at home, so we have to make our home games count and that's always been the case at Stoke City in the Premier.
"The next two home games (Fulham tomorrow and Newcastle next Wednesday) will be tough and we need our supporters behind the lads.
"They have an enormous part to play and hopefully they will do that in the next four or five days."
Comments
by summertime
Sunday, November 25 2012, 10:00PM
“Stars, you finally say something true and factual. The pathetic teams and managers we have had over those years, TP is the best.”
by UmBongo
Sunday, November 25 2012, 11:18AM
“Summertime you are a complete bell end”
by UmBongo
Sunday, November 25 2012, 11:17AM
“What are you saying now you bunch of muppets!
A clean sheet win and an excellent performance from Shotts”
by Stars-stripes
Sunday, November 25 2012, 6:46AM
“Best stoke manager for 35 years”
by jswords
Friday, November 23 2012, 11:32PM
“I also listened to Praise and Grumble and as per usual
Mr, Pulis was telling listeners how great the
next game's opposition are.
I have also observed listening to P & G each week, how much more
interesting it is to hear the articulate views and comments from
both the Vale Manager and Crewe Manager, compared to the
ramblings of the Stoke Manager.
I suspect either of them could do a better job at Stoke, even they
are currently two r three divisions lower.”
by MyVince
Friday, November 23 2012, 11:23PM
“Upson has n't been chosen to play at left back, because Pulis
prefers to choose players to play out of position.
Since Upson is left-footed, he would be more likely to play him
at right back or on the right wing.”
by summertime
Friday, November 23 2012, 11:20PM
“One major, major thing potterspeil omits from his statement about Wenger, Ferguson and Moyes (especially Moyes) and their respective chairmen sticking with them is the fact that is lost on several on here and that is wins! While Wenger has had a 'tough time' last few seasons, his team still wins enough to keep the shareholders happy, same then with Moyes. He has worked with the same talent level we have for the most part during his spell, never been top 4 but got his team to win a few that were enough to keep the fans etc off his back, considering what he has had to work with. Therein lies the problem (completely ignored by some) with Pulis, 5 wins in 31 games, yet he is considered a genius by some. His constant pontificating to the press on every subject but his own team, is his way of 'changing the subject ' and ignoring his own ineptitude when it comes to moving a team forward instead of just being a survivor which he is known for.
It seems that just like some like to remember nothing but the god old days of the team from the 70's, there are those who prefer to associate Pulis with just getting us promoted and that's it.
What more does he need to do right?”
by Potterspeil
Friday, November 23 2012, 10:20PM
“He went on to talk about Ferguson, Wenger and Moyes where the benefits of sticking with the manager can clearly be seen.
I think Pulis has missed something here. The three managers he mentioned have consistently been the best three managers in the British Leagues and two of them have also have an annual entry into the Champions League.
Yet all three have come under fire from supporters at various times in their tenures Mel and in all cases their chairmen have continued to back them until they have turned things around. And then some!
I never thought RDM was a world class manager at Chelski but to win the Champions League and FA Cup then get the sack 11 games later is not the answer either? Be careful what you wish for.”
by stonemel
Friday, November 23 2012, 7:55PM
“Just listened to "Praise and Grumble" Thought it was quite embarassing to hear Tony Pulis talking about the importance of stability and sticking with the same manager and about the negative affect it has on a club to not stick with a manager. Is Pulis getting worried?
He went on to talk about Ferguson, Wenger and Moyes where the benefits of sticking with the manager can clearly be seen.
I think Pulis has missed something here. The three managers he mentioned have consistently been the best three managers in the British Leagues and two of them have also have an annual entry into the Champions League.
There again Tony, let's look at West Brom , who our fans used to ridicule and who have had a host of managers.
Today Hughes was removed from QPR because of his abysmal record of only eight wins in thirty five games. A run that has been described as shocking and a total justification of the sacking.
There aren't many managers around with a worst record than that are there? Are there?”
by LiamOSullivan
Friday, November 23 2012, 4:57PM
“I can't say you're losing it, pot/summer/fromafar/eva/tit/etc. because you did that a long time ago. But the only ones not to get shocked by your blatant stupidity question about fielding a gk as rb are your other IDs.”