By Jonathon Doubtfire & Stacey Houldsworth: Stoke City boss Tony Pulis believes that Manchester City are genuine title contenders.

The Potters will be hunting for a fourth consecutive win when Roberto Mancini’s men, who sit in fourth place, visit the Britannia Stadium today (November 27).

By Danny Cuff: Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has called for players who dive to be banned for three games.

The Potters boss admits he has been infuriated by footballers who throw themselves over before any contact has been made.

And now he wants cases of diving that are caught on camera to be punished.

By Leanne Kirtley: Three pieces of Stoke City football memorabilia were auctioned off today.
Two FA Cup final medals won by Peter Durber in 1900 were sold for £2400, below their £4,200 estimate.
Durber, who was born in Stoke-on-Trent in 1973, began his football career with the Potters.
He was awarded the runner-up medals while playing for Southampton in their 4-0 defeat against Bury in the 1900 FA Cup final.
A programme from a match between Stoke City and Stafford Rangers on April 27, 1909, was also auctioned and sold for £450.
The auction …

By Robert Trigg: Work has started on a pedestrian underpass at Stoke City’s Britannia Stadium.
The £1.5 million pound subway is being built underneath Stanley Matthews Way to stop fans walking across the road.
Head of Development at Stoke City Football Club Richard Smith, said: “The underpass had to be built as pedestrians use the road as a footpath.
“Stanley Matthews Way was never intended to be used as a pedestrian crossing.”
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By Gary Hammersley: Stoke City keeper Thomas Sorensen’s chances of playing at this year’s World Cup appear to alive, despite fears a dislocated elbow would rule him out of the tournament.
The injury happened in the 7-0 thrashing by Chelsea yesterday (April 25), but doctors have managed to re-set the elbow without the need for surgery.

By Martin Williams: Tony Pulis was in the stands at the Weaver Stadium last night as Stoke Reserves came out 4-0 victors against cash-strapped Portsmouth.
Pulis watched number of his star players take to the field as the Potters put out a strong side.
First team players Amdy Faye, Andy Wilkinson and Danny Pugh were on show along with ex-Pompy goalkeeper Asmir Begovic who was playing his first game for the club.
The two sides met last week and the game finished one a-piece but Stoke were just too good this time round.
The …

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 Jon Naylor: Stoke City could be without three first team players for their league clash with Manchester City.
Matthew Etherington is the latest name on the injury list for Tony Pulis’ side following his suspected knee ligament damage.
The winger has been in strong form in the last few weeks and will be a major loss to the Potters when Roberto Mancini’s side visit the Britannia Stadium in the Premier League tomorrow (February 16).
Etherington could be joined on the sidelines by Liam Lawrence, who is facing a fitness test following a …

By Joe Bennett: Stoke City are today counting the cost of their spirited FA Cup draw against Manchester City.
Tony Pulis’ side picked up injuries to three key players during the tie at Eastlands.
Stoke were left rocked by an early injury to Matthew Etherington who missed out on impressing watching England manager Fabio Capello.
The winger was carried off after only 14 minutes. It’s feared the 28-year-old has suffered knee ligament damage and the club are awaiting results of a scan.
Tony Pulis told the club’s website: “The doctor said it might …

By Gary Hammersley: Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has said that football chairmen must shoulder the blame for the poor state of club finances in the game.
Pulis has been talking in the wake of Portsmouth’s appeal against their winding up order.
Pompey have been unable to pay players in recent months and their website was even shut down as their own financial predicament worsened.
Southend United and Cardiff City have also been issued with their own winding up orders.
The Potters’ boss believes there needs to be a balance between success and the …