Stoke to rally round Kenwyne Jones as family issues derail striker's form

Tony Pulis will support Kenwyne Jones as he struggles for form during a messy divorce. Stoke's club record ?8m signing has found the net just once in his last 16 outings but could start against West Ham on Sunday. Tricky patch: Issues at home have had a negative impact on Kenwyne Jones' form'This family situation has really affected him. But this football club supports its players,' said Pulis.'We did so with Matty Etherington, we did so with Danny Higginbotham last week whose wife had a baby. And we shall do so with Kenwyne.' Why Stoke City v West Ham can claim to be the best cup tie everPulis expects his side to come under the Hammer but Stoke boss eyes WembleySTOKE v West Ham: Sorensen starts and Etherington fit to face former clubAll the latest Stoke news, features and opinion  Explore more:People: Tony Pulis, Danny Higginbotham

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