Source: Team_Talk
Pulis: Some Potters just too selfish
Tony Pulis has accused members of his Stoke squad of betraying a selfish attitude and will attempt to offload the guilty parties this summer.[LNB] The Potters have been the subject several reports regarding unrest within the dressing room and Pulis has confirmed his dissatisfaction with the conduct of certain players in recent months.[LNB]Pulis, who had a much-reported bust-up with striker James Beattie in December and has also been criticised by out-of-favour forward Dave Kitson, told BBC Radio Five Live: "They actually think we're doing them a favour by paying them their wages.[LNB]"It's difficult to control that situation, especially with certain individuals. There have been a few around the place.[LNB]"Whether they dropped off in their training because they lost heart and thought they wouldn't get in the team, or whether it was a selfish thing I don't know.[LNB]"We'll be working very hard to get one or two of the players out and we'll be working very hard to bring one or two fresh ones in, but as I've said before, we have to make sure they're the right players."[LNB]Pulis added: "Being in the Premier League and being part of what is almost like Hollywood at times, they get carried away with the publicity and everything that surrounds it.[LNB]"You get this 'me, me, me' situation and it can kill the dressing room."[LNB]Pulis also admitted that meeting the club's expectations in their second Premier League season was a much tougher task than keeping the side up at the first attempt.[LNB]"When you're in the first year, everybody goes against you and makes you rank underdogs," said Pulis.[LNB]"It's easy because you're always trying to prove people wrong.[LNB]"It's fresh for the supporters and people around the ground, everyone is on a high and everything you achieve is a bonus.[LNB]"The second year is different because you've done that trick before and people get a little bit complacent."[LNB]
