Stoke City: Potters' modern-day heroes pay fitting tribute to the greatest of them all

Monday, February 08, 2010, 09:16

by Michael Baggaley

TONY Pulis praised Matthew Etherington's skill, work rate and fitness – and didn't forget timing after the 28-year-old sparkled on the day Stoke City remembered the greatest winger of them all.

Etherington probably ruined a few pre-written match reports which were all ready to comment on Stoke and Blackburn marking Sir Stanley Matthews Day with a long-ball contest devoid of any flowing football.

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Hero Etherington reveals contract talks hitch

Simon Lowe: Etherington is form man in chase for World Cup place

A goal and a clean sheet...it's heaven for Higgy

Etherington puts on show worthy of Sir Stan's day

England legend tips Stoke to break their FA Cup duck

City boss backs Matty for international honours

Allardyce accuses Whitehead of using his arms to keep out Blackburn goal

This was a fitting way to honour Sir Stan

Post-match stats and ratings v Blackburn

Anniversary marked in style as Rovers swept aside

Stoke City: Potters' modern-day heroes pay fitting tribute to the greatest of them all

 

   






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