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"Pulis could be close to exit as Stoke hierarchy look for progression"

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  1. sgtpotterslonelyheartsclubband

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    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2326819/Tony-Pulis-close-leaving-Stoke.html

    Long-serving Stoke manager Tony Pulis may take charge of the team for the last time at Southampton, leaving Arsene Wenger as the only top-flight boss to be in the same job for more than three years.
    Pulis is scheduled to meet chairman Peter Coates for their end-of-season review next week, with issues needing to be addressed on both sides.
    The 55-year-old manager, in charge at The Britannia since 2006, has been hurt by criticism from supporters over the team’s style of play, having taken the club to a Wembley FA Cup final and into Europe.

    The Stoke hierarchy want to assess if Pulis will fit in with the club’s new player-recruitment policy and the required behind-the-scenes work at their academy.
    Pulis has even been forced to deny rumours that he has decided to walk away from his job like his good friend Sir Alex Ferguson.
    Famed for their team spirit over recent years, Stoke have been hit by high-profile problems with players this season as they flirted with relegation.

    Jermaine Pennant has not played for the club since August after falling out with Pulis while there is currently an internal investigation into allegations a pig’s head was left in the locker of striker Kenwyne Jones.
    In the fall-out, the window of a Porsche owned by midfielder Glenn Whelan was smashed.
    Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay would be a strong contender for the job if Pulis goes while Rafa Benitez may be an outside candidate.
     
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  2. stoke-th97

    stoke-th97 Well-Known Member

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    We welcome the Robertos (Martinez and Di Matteo) :)
     
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  3. Pottermouth 328

    Pottermouth 328 Well-Known Member

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    May, could and if I don't like. Sgt
    Let's hope we move in a different direction and Pulis DOES leave.
     
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    ricc full Well-Known Member

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    I still dont think he will go, I really hope im wrong
     
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    nickyb Well-Known Member

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    Course you are Ricc.

    When have you ever been correct<whistle>
     
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  6. Smithers

    Smithers Well-Known Member
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    He is just a smug twat!
     
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    never ha ha, I still think he will stay though.....................
     
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    nickyb Well-Known Member

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    That my friend is not a pleasant thought...He who pays the piper etc.

    Never could understand Peter Coates.

    What the hell, Ashes and the Lions coming up.

    Let's enjoy the summer and not worry about events we cannot control!
     
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    ricc full Well-Known Member

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    amen to that!
     
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    Pottermouth 328 Well-Known Member

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    I 2nd that Ric... WHY feckin worry I'm off to the sun mid June if Pulis is still here. I WON'T come back Mr Coates.
     
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  11. jowlermonkey

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    Potts,

    You can come back mate Mr Coates has flushed him away.
     
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  12. ProudPotter

    ProudPotter Well-Known Member

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    Season Ticket then Potts?
     
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