Source: Daily_Mail
Tottenham are creating 'a storm in a teacup', blasts Stoke chairman over Manchester City clash
Chairman Peter Coates has dismissed talk that Stoke might under-perform in their rearranged Barclays Premier League game with Manchester City three days after they meet in the FA Cup final on May 14.[LNB]There could be a combination of factors that would mean a defeat for Tony Pulis' side at Eastlands would boost their chances of qualifying for next season's Europa League.[LNB] Going potty: Stoke stand on the cusp of a European adventure following their FA Cup semi-final win over Bolton[LNB]If Stoke were to lose the final, they could still qualify for next season's Europa League if City were to finish in the top four in the league.[LNB] That would see City go into the Champions League and mean they would not need the FA Cup's Europa League place, which would go to the Potters.[LNB]Tottenham, who are scrapping with Manchester City for a top-four place, want the date changed.[LNB] Making a point: Harry Redknapp wants Stoke's league game with Manchester City rescheduled[LNB]'The whole issue is a storm in a teacup,' Coates told Stoke Sentinal. 'Anybody who knows football and knows Stoke City will know we would never go into a game not trying to win - not least because there is a lot of money riding on where a club finishes in the Premier League.'[LNB]Redknapp had said: 'I think they should look at it. The chairman spoke to me last night about it. We feel it should be changed - but it's a bit out of my hands.'[LNB] Redknapp calls on FA to switch crunch City v Stoke date amid Euro fears Spurs protest as Man City and Stoke agree Premier League fixture switchBale demands Champions League return after winning player of the year All the latest Stoke news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Tony Pulis
