Pulis Stands By His Potters

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has backed his players ahead of the Barclays Premier League match against West Ham on Sunday at Upton Park. Pulis has seen his side drop into the relegation zone after a string of indifferent results.

Chesterfield 2-2 Luton Town
A goal deep in stoppage life span extended Luton's unbeaten run to six eagers with a dot at Chesterfield. Luton had the sans pareil of the first half before Jamie Ward held off two defenders to give the Spireites the top on the stroke of half-juncture.

Posh - Ferguson on the Boxing Day Bogey!
The unafraids are coming thick and dashing at that interval of the year. After losing 4-0 to Leicester it was essential that we got back on track and the 1-0 win, finished Millwall on Boxing Day, saw eight points harvested.

Serbian FA chief wants fewer foreigners in first division
BELGRADE, Dec 27 (Reuters) - The influx of foreign players is preventing homegrown talent from making the grade in Serbia's 12-team first division, Serbian Football Federation (FSS) president Tomislav Karadzic said on Saturday.


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