Source: Daily_Mail
FC Thun v STOKE: Matthew Upson set for debut
Stoke defender Matthew Upson is in line to make his debut in Thursday's Europa League play-off first leg against FC Thun in Switzerland. [LNB]The former West Ham centre-back joined the Potters last week but with fellow new signing Jonathan Woodgate to be rested the England international is set to play. [LNB] Matt finish: Upson is poised to make his debut in Thursday's clash with FC Thun [LNB]Winger Matt Etherington will play no part after injuring his shoulder against Chelsea at the weekend while Rory Delap (hamstring) and Jermaine Pennant (thigh) may also not be risked as manager Tony Pulis makes changes. [LNB] Provisional squad:Begovic, Huth, Wilson, Shawcross, Upson, Collins, Pugh, Wilkinson, Whelan, Whitehead, Diao, Walters, Jones, Sorensen, Shotton, Tonge, Arismendi, Woodgate, Pennant, Delap. [LNB] Plastic not so fantastic for Pulis as Stoke prepare to face FC ThunPick on someone your own size! Pulis blasts back at Villas-Boas over Stoke tactics [LNB]
