Stoke City Football Club News

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

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• Capacity:28,218

Pulis rules out Shawcross loan

11 Oct 2008 - 13:37:14

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Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has no intention of letting Ryan Shawcross move to Derby County on loan.

The 21-year-old former Manchester United defender has failed to start a Premier League match since the opening day defeat at Bolton Wanderers, but Pulis is wary of letting him leave before the transfer window reopens in January.

The Potters boss told the Sentinel: "Ryan's been part of this club and part of this team and I still think the world of him.

"He's going to be a top, top player, but that doesn't always mean you're in the team every week.

"You look at all top players who've now made it and you can bet they've had periods during their career when they've had to fight for their place.

"This is the Premier League and there should be tough competition for places, hopefully in all areas of the team.

"I haven't forgotten what Ryan did last season - and I certainly haven't overlooked what he can do for us in the future.

"With us still being in the Carling Cup, it's obviously important we keep players, so we have the right numbers at our disposal."