By Emma Glanfield: Stoke City manager Tony Pulis believes Liverpool’s in-form striker Fernando Torres will be the dangerman when the two sides clash at the Britannia Stadium.

The Potters, who currently lie 16th in the table, go into the game tomorrow (November 13) on the back of a much-needed midweek 3-2 victory over local rivals Birmingham City.

By Beth Hepple & Lewis Constable: Stoke City have gone up in the fashion stakes after striking a deal with sportswear giants Adidas.
The new kit is rumored to keep the traditional red and white Stoke City stripes on the front of the shirt, however the back is now said to be all red.
A blue away kit is also said to be in the pipeline.
Stoke supporter James Forrester said: “The red and white stripes are traditional, it would be wrong to change them to something else.”
The deal with Adidas replaces a previous …

 
By Stefanie Keeling: Stoke City star Rory Delap is joining a group of cyclists tomorrow (April 21) to launch a free learn to cycle initiative at Britannia Stadium.
The Premiership midfielder is getting in the saddle to take part in the first session of the new scheme called Spoke City.
It aims to teach people how to cycle safely around the city and basic cycle maintenance.
It’s also a new way of improving the city’s health.
Health Coach at Stoke City Karen Matcham said: “Having the Stoke players take part in the scheme is a …

By Bradley Bowman: STOKE City club captain and last season’s fans player of the year Abdoulaye Faye has revealed he wants to finish his career at Stoke.
Faye, 32, has got one year left on his current contract at the Britannia Stadium.
He said: “I’m very happy here and I want to finish my career at Stoke City.
“I don’t want to go anywhere, I think it is my second home in Stoke and I have everything here.”
Faye has stated that if the Potters’ were to offer him a new deal then he …

 
By Nick Porter: Two giant mosaics of Sir Stanley Matthews and Abdoulaye Faye have been unveiled at the Britannia Stadium.
The 15-metre high posters mark the end of the Britannia Proud to be a Potter campaign, which has seen over 2,000 fans submitting photographs which build up the mosaic of the two players.
Stoke City captain Faye told StaffsLive: “I am very happy and very proud to have my photo displayed with Sir Stanley is a real honour for me.”
Sir Stanley’s daughter, Jean Gough told StaffsLive: ”My father was proud to be a Potter, …

By Joe Cuffaro: Stoke City will be looking to record their first ever league double over Tottenham when they face Harry Redknapp’s side at the Britannia Stadium.
The Potters beat Spurs 1-0 at White Hart Lane in October and will be looking to repeat the trick on Saturday (March 20th).
Tottenham have only won one of their last six away league games so will probably not be relishing a trip to the Potteries. But with Champions League football still a possibility this season Stoke will have to be wary of a side …

By Nick Porter: Tony Pulis says he is pleased to be welcoming back Ryan Shawcross to his Stoke City side for this weekend’s home game against Tottenham Hotspur.
The defender has not played since leaving the Britannia Stadium in tears, having been sent off for a tackle that broke Arsenal youngster Aaron Ramsey’s leg.
Shawcross’ return from the three-match suspension could not have come at a better time for the Potters, who have not won any of their last four games.
“We’ve missed Ryan, he’s been absolutely fantastic for …

By Nick Porter: Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has admitted he has found his second season of Premier League management a lot more challenging than the first.
The Potters currently sit 11th in the Premier League, 12 points clear of the relegation zone.
But Pulis says he will wait until May before he assesses whether his team’s season has been a success.
“There are a lot of different issues that spring to mind,” he said. “I’ll talk about it more at the end of the season but for me it’s been a much …

By Martin Williams: Stoke City are preparing for an away trip to face struggling Burnley tomorrow night.

And the Britannia Stadium club returns to league action hoping for a change in fortune after their 2-0 FA Cup defeat at Chelsea.
The Potters, 11th in the Premier League, could finish in the top half with a strong finish to the season.
It would cap an impressive second season back in the top tier of English football.
But injury looks set to plague the club again, with midfielder Glenn Whelan the latest addition to the …

By Nick Porter and Joe Cuffaro: Stoke City manager Tony Pulis believes the public’s reaction to Ryan Shawcross after his tackle on Aaron Ramsey has been “fantastic”.
Shawcross left the pitch in tears as the Welsh youngster was stretched off with a broken leg during the Potters  3-1 defeat to the Gunners at the Britannia Stadium last Saturday (February 27).
“Ryan has had over 300 emails off Arsenal supporters sympathising with him, and that is fantastic,” said Pulis. “I felt empty myself after the game because of the incident, but the media has …