Pulis seeks away-day success
05 Dec 2008 - 11:17:16
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis believes his side can secure their first away win of the season by beating Newcastle United at St James' Park this weekend.
The Potters have secured 16 points at the Britannia Stadium so far this season but have claimed only two goalless draws - at Liverpool and Wigan Athletic - on their travels.
Pulis is keen to end that dismal away run, saying: "We're desperate for a result away from home. It's very important psychologically that we can do that as quickly as possibly.
"Our players have competed away from home, but sometimes you just need that bit of luck and a decision going for you.
"I think we've done okay, but things have just not dropped for us. There's three or four games that we could have won and we need to win a least three away from home to stay up.
"Every game is different. Newcastle is a great club with a great stadium.
"But we need a reaction from the players after Tuesday's Carling Cup defeat against Derby County.
"They were desperately disappointed to concede a penalty in injury time - it was a massive disappointment for everybody."