Source: Telegraph
Stoke sign Jonathan Woodgate from Tottenham on one-year deal
By telegraph staff and agencies[LNB]3:24PM BST 11 Jul 2011[LNB]Comments[LNB] The 31-year-old former England international started out at Leeds before having spells with Newcastle, Real Madrid and Middlesbrough in a career blighted by injury. [LNB]Speaking from the club's pre-season training camp in Austria, manager Tony Pulis said: "The lad is a top-class player and it's been well documented that he has had his injury troubles, but we believe that if his fitness is managed properly, he will play games for us. [LNB]"We know that other Premier League clubs were keen on signing Jonathan, so we are delighted he has chosen us. It's a chance we are taking, but one we were keen to take because of the stature and quality of the player."[LNB]He added: "We've effectively taken him on a pay-as-you-play deal which just shows how desperate the lad is to get his career back on the right track."[LNB]Stoke chief executive Tony Scholes added: "There is no doubt that we have acquired a player with outstanding quality and experience but he is one who has clearly struggled with injuries over the past two years. [LNB]Related Articles
