Stoke City â 13th
Tony Pulis deserves great credit for his management at Stoke City. Not only did they prove once again that they are an established Premier League club, they embellished this by reaching the FA Cup final.
It was disappointing Stoke played so poorly in losing to Manchester City but this should not scratch too much gloss off another fine season, which provided a real highlight for their fanatical support when Bolton were beaten 5-0 in the semi-final.
Stoke also gave the lie to the old judgement about simply being a long-ball team, providing plenty of entertainment by fielding two wingers, Jermaine Pennant and Matthew Etherington, who constantly supplied Kenwyne Jones and Jon Walters.
Stoke still have their critics â but you will not find me among them.
Too see more of my season review of the premier league go to www.michaelwake.wordpress.com
Tony Pulis deserves great credit for his management at Stoke City. Not only did they prove once again that they are an established Premier League club, they embellished this by reaching the FA Cup final.
It was disappointing Stoke played so poorly in losing to Manchester City but this should not scratch too much gloss off another fine season, which provided a real highlight for their fanatical support when Bolton were beaten 5-0 in the semi-final.
Stoke also gave the lie to the old judgement about simply being a long-ball team, providing plenty of entertainment by fielding two wingers, Jermaine Pennant and Matthew Etherington, who constantly supplied Kenwyne Jones and Jon Walters.
Stoke still have their critics â but you will not find me among them.
Too see more of my season review of the premier league go to www.michaelwake.wordpress.com