TP excited by Stoke prospects

Last updated : 03 February 2011 By BBC Sport

Tony Pulis has said he is excited by what he believes could be one of the best seasons in Stoke City's history.The Potters have been a fixture in the top half of the Premier League for much of the season, although they dropped to 11th after losing 2-0 at Liverpool.

Pulis told BBC Radio Stoke: "We could have the best season that this football club has had for a long, long time.

"We could finish in the top 10 in the Premier League and we could be in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup."

He continued: "We've got a hell of a lot to play for and to be where we are in February is fantastic.

"The important thing is that people keep their feet on the ground and don't get too greedy.

 

 

"We've got to work hard and make sure we stay together to see the club through to what could be a very, very exciting last quarter of the season."

Stoke have finished 12th and 11th in the two seasons since winning promotion to the Premier League in 2008.

And a victory over League One leaders Brighton will see the Potters reach the last eight of the FA Cup for the second consecutive campaign, having failed to do so for the previous 38 years.

Goals from Raul Meireles and Luis Suarez condemned Stoke to defeat at Anfield and Pulis was unhappy with the timing of the first goal.

"I'm disappointed that we conceded the goal so early in the second half," added the Stoke boss.

"I thought in the first half, apart from the last 10 minutes, we contained them very well."

Source: BBC Sport

Source: BBC Sport