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Pulis dismisses Murphy talk

28 Jul 2009 - 15:28:51

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Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has denied reports suggesting he wants to bring Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy to the Britannia Stadium in a player-coach capacity.

The former England international could be set to leave Craven Cottage if Roy Hodgson succeeds in his attempt to land West Brom midfielder Jonathan Greening.

However, Pulis insisted: "Like a lot of stories involving us at the moment, there's nothing in it."

Meanwhile, Potters captain Abdoulaye Faye is concerned that the hip injury he is currently struggling with could hamper his pre-season preparations.

Faye missed Saturday's 2-1 friendly defeat at Preston North End and looks set to play no part in Wednesday's clash with Nottingham Forest.

"My hip is still really sore, but at least I'm sleeping better now," he said.

"The scan on the muscle said there was no problem. Last Friday they told me I would be healthy again in three or four days but now I think it will take longer.

"I don't like training, I like playing. When you play you forget the pain."