Stoke winger Jermaine Pennant has pledged his future to the midlands club following speculation he might make the switch to Wigan.

Robbie Keane expects his Republic of Ireland team-mate Shay Given to be back playing in the top flight next season.

Republic of Ireland chiefs would consider Jermaine Pennant’s desire to play international football if he made contact.

Stoke defender Danny Higginbotham has vowed to see out his career at the Britannia Stadium after clinching a new one-year contract.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is looking to make “three or four” more additions to his squad – but has denied he has had a bid turned down for England striker Carlton Cole.

Liam Lawrence has revealed he could still leave Stoke before the start of the season.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has quashed reports that an exchange deal with Middlesbrough involving Liam Lawrence and Gary O’Neil is set to take place.

Republic of Ireland midfielder Liam Lawrence has pleaded with Stoke not to price him out of a move to Celtic.

Stoke defender Danny Higginbotham has claimed referee Stewart Attwell allowed himself to be influenced by “who shouted the loudest” in their 2-1 defeat to Bolton at the weekend.

Stoke midfielder Seyi Olofinjana is on the verge of a £3m move to Barclays Premier League rivals Hull.

Stoke defender Danny Higginbotham is ready to return for pre-season training ahead of schedule after several weeks’ hard work of rehabilitation.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis admits he would love the chance to take England striker Michael Owen to the Potteries.

Sunderland will step up their pursuit of Preston striker David Nugent following England's dramatic exit from the European U-21 Championships.

Former West Brom striker Lee Hughes has made his first appearances for prison side Featherstone.

Steve Jones is anxious to claim a starting role for Northern Ireland on Saturday when they begin their World Cup qualifying campaign at Windsor Park against Poland.