Stoke City Football Club News

• Nickname:Potters
• Founded:1863
• Manager:Tony Pulis

• Ground:Britannia Stadium
• Capacity:28,218

Griffin extends Potters stay

20 Jan 2007 - 11:44:40

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Stoke City have extended Andy Griffin's loan spell at the Britannia Stadium until the end of the season, and the Portsmouth defender could seal a permanent switch to the Potters in the summer.

The 27-year-old former Newcastle United star has scored twice in 17 appearances for Tony Pulis' play-off chasing side this term.

Meanwhile, Dominic Matteo is looking forward to starting a new chapter in his career at Stoke.

The 32-year-old, who moved to City on a free transfer from Blackburn Rovers on Friday, said: "I haven't played much football for the last 12 months, but I'm here now and I want to change that.

"I'm not saying I'm going to come here and go straight into the team but hopefully I'll show every body what I can do. The club are in a good position, they've been doing well recently and hopefully I can be part of a good time.

"My fitness is fine. I haven't played any first-team matches but I've played in a lot of reserve games. I'm ready if the manager calls on me but it'll maybe take a week or two to get match-fit."