Just read this on the sentinel and was a little confused... I thought that both fuller and shawcross would be able to play this weekend, cos of the seven day thing????
But they say they will both be missing... Anyone know???
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STOKE CITY: I'M HERE TO STAY
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09:40 - 17 March 2008
Newcomer Jay Bothroyd has told Stoke City "count me in for the promotion party" as he aims to extend his loan spell beyond its initial one month period.
Bothroyd made his debut in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Watford - just hours after meeting his new colleagues - and helped City re-claim top spot in the Coca-Cola Championship on goal difference from Bristol City.
"I first heard about Stoke's interest on Thursday night. I was over the moon," said the Wolves striker. "I drove down and had the first training session on the Friday.
"I'm here for a month initially and then we'll see what happens. But I'm really happy to be here. Everyone has made me feel welcome.
"The buzz in the camp is that everyone believes and I'd definitely love to stay.
"I want to be involved to the end of promotion and the battle for promotion.
"I like the run-in because most of the games are win-able, but we have to be consistent for the last seven games."
The 25-year-old played the first hour at Watford, observing: "It was a good point away and we are top of the league, so it's not too bad.
"We are not happy with a point because we thought we could win, but we'll take it."
Saturday's clash was marred by referee Rob Styles after he controversially dismissed former Stoke favourite John Eustace for a 22nd-minute challenge on Richard Cresswell.
He then harshly penalised Stoke skipper Andy Griffin for an alleged handball in the Stoke box 10 minutes after the break.
It took an excellent save by Carlo Nash from Darius Henderson's spot-kick to ensure justice was done.
Bookings for Ricardo Fuller and Ryan Shawcross mean they miss Stoke's next two games - at home to Blackpool and at Sheffield Wednesday.But manager Tony Pulis said Portsmouth striker David Nugent was no longer on his hit list to replace Fuller after revealing: "We have tried for Nugent all last week, but I think Pompey want to keep him and so that's that."
Commenting on the match, he added: "We looked tired in the second half, but also on edge. I sensed that at half-time. We weren't winning second balls and second challenges.
"We looked so nervous second half - as if one mistake could cost them.
"In the second half I wanted to get the ball wider, I wanted to win the game, but we played very much on the back foot."
