Stoke City boss Tony Pulis likens Potters job to animal rescue

Tony Pulis compares teambuilding at Stoke to taking in rescue animals. Stoke play West Ham in the FA Cup and boss Pulis hopes the club can go on to their first major final for 39 years with a set of rejects. He said: 'We don't deal at Crufts. We deal with Battersea Dogs Home. We pick up strays and bring them back here.' Barking mad: Pulis admits to taking risks on players that have gone astray  Pulis expects his side to come under the Hammer but Stoke boss eyes WembleyWhy Stoke City v West Ham can claim to be the best cup tie everStoke to rally round Jones as family issues derail striker's form  Explore more:People: Tony Pulis