Regarding Fuller's reported contract negotations, just what does Fuller have to do to get kicked out of "this football club" and I ask that in all seriousness. Similar behaviour from any other player would not be tolerated, as far as I was concerned, the incident when he hit his own Captain, should have been the last time he ever wore a Stoke shirt. Since then apart from a couple of 'Ric only' goals, he has been an embarassment, in my opinion of course. So the question is....what hold does he have over Pulis?
Nick Just look at Delap, Diao, Big Mama, some I may have missed along with Fuller who in my oppinion is past it. I WAS one of his biggest fans but he let himself,the fans, the club EVERYONE down the other week. For me it should be end of Ric Fuller come the Summer but... new contract erm a big NO thanks. Then think Kitson,Beattie,Tuncay along what seem's like another who say's what he thinks or more to the point. WANTS to PLAY for Stoke Pennant. It's in there somewhere and only Pulis knows the answer me thinks. 1. You do not hit your'e Captain and IF you do it certainly should not be in front of the t.v. camaras.k 2. To stamp on another player like that and just hold your'e hands up and say sorry seem's to beggar belief that Pulis re the Sentinel say's.. " Ric and his agents are talking new contract with THIS FOOTBALL CLUB" which SHOULD read STOKE CITY F.C. Thanks Ric Fuller but NO MORE enough is enough is ....
Damn right Potts, when he hit his captain, captured live on TV, Fuller humiliated and disgraced both the shirt and Stoke City!! It's a real shame as he should have left us, head held high, not to be, for me, thanks but cheerio
When he hit Andy what amazed me was the way in which Andy Griffin was treated. On the day we lost the game 2-1. WHU scoring the 2nd when we were down to 10 men. Thereafter I do not think Andy played again for Stoke! What he did at Chelsea just really beggared belief! Yes Ivanocic lifted his leg but in no way was that any defence for his complete stupidity. He should have no further role to play but TP just told everyone what a great servant to the club he has been. My he has such a short memory for RF. The number of times TO subbed him once he was booked as he knew that it was very likely he would commit another foul of some sort to get himself sent off. Please do not renew his contract!!!!! Glad I can say this as on Oatcake I would be so slagged off!!! Rant over
Cris I have NEVER looked at the Oatcake site I would rather eat them! Is it that bad? Might nip on there and take a looksee. Any links welcome to that site I would appreciate it Cris.
Its the TP masterclass plan in how to wreck the harmony and consistency of a team/squad! Its always been my beef with Pulis, the blatant lack of respect and decency in treating everyman as an equal!
Smithers, It does seem that way does'nt it? SAF disciplines his players, but does not cut his nose off (big as it is) to spite his face - Rooney is dropped against Blackburn, Utd lose and Rooney is re-instated. Even in his fall out with Beckham, it was the end of the season when the move to Madrid took place. There is a genuine reason for leaving Pennant out of the side on at least one occassion, but it should not have developed into the saga it has become. I think most people would agree that we are consistently more of an attacking threat when Pennant plays - Shotts does an OK job on the RM front, but it should be used occassionally, not almost every week.
to be honest mate i think shotton has been the best of our wingers this season. etherington and pennant havent done it for me much this season.
Ric I agree over the season, Etherington has not "done it" often enough for me! But we don't have another left sided winger/midfielder who is better do we! As for Pennant, mostly when he has come on as sub he's done really well... I thought he was brilliant v Citeh last week. He and Crouch we're having a hayday against one of the best teams in the League. I don't know WHY T.P. keeps leaving Pennant out but for me Shotton would be better playing at rightback or centre midfield allowing Pennant to stay in or around the halfway line and not drop so deep, same with Etherington. Today? I would play both wingers with Shotton at right back if Wilko isn't fit. Crouch and Jerome up front and go for it.
