Stoke heroics a victory over Premier League's financial giants - Peter Coates

Ecstatic chairman Peter Coates believes Stoke deserve great credit for progressing to the FA Cup final because of the amount of money in the top flight. Coates saw his side demolish Bolton 5-0 at Wembley on Sunday and they will return to the national stadium on May 14 to meet an expensively-assembled Manchester City team. Potty! Stoke demolished Bolton 5-0 in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final at WembleyHe told the Sentinel: 'It is much more difficult to reach the final these days. For 100 years or so it was a more level playing field but that's all changed over the last 25 years because of the money. 'It was an amazing scoreline. Nobody would have predicted that. It's just fantastic. It was a great day and I thought every player was brilliant. Wait over: Stoke fans have never been to an FA Cup final in the club's long history'It was an amazing performance from manager, players and supporters. What a magnificent day for everyone. 'For 147 years we have waited and now we are going to an FA Cup final. I'm very proud because it's a great achievement.' That's Potty! Five-star Stoke shatter Wembley record to reach FA Cup finalCoyle vows to bounce back after watching Bolton's video nastyBolton 0 Stoke City 5: Match zone from Wembley as Potters smash WanderersLIVE: Stoke crush Bolton while Arsenal and Liverpool see out dramatic draw - as it happened   

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