Pulis calls for wall of noise

28 September 2011 10:30
Tony Pulis has called on Stoke's loyal supporters to generate a raucous atmosphere against Besiktas in the Europa League on Thursday night.[LNB] The Potters are back in European action in midweek and are determined to enjoy their run through continental competition.[LNB]Pulis admits the clash will be the club's biggest in Europe for almost half a century and he is determined to make the most of the occasion.[LNB]It is his job to ensure that his players are ready for the showdown, but he is also keen to get his message across to the fans.[LNB]He believes that a wall of noise will play into Stoke's hands, with the Potters having proved in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Manchester United that the Britannia Stadium can be a difficult place to visit.[LNB]"It will be a fantastic night, our biggest European home tie for almost 40 years," said Pulis.[LNB]"The challenge for our supporters is to generate as much, if not more, noise as their fans are sure to make out there.[LNB]"The atmosphere at the Britannia Stadium was incredible on Saturday and we need the place to be rocking again come Thursday."

Source: Team_Talk