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Tony's 10 Year Anniversary
A look at the golden era under Tony Pulis
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Tony Pulis is appointed as Manager of Stoke City following Steve Cotterill's decision to quit for Sunderland.
His first game in charge ends in defeat as Walsall record a 4-2 victory against the Potters at the Bescott Stadium. Andy Cooke and Chris Greenacre were both on target for Stoke.
The Welshman tastes victory for the first time with Stoke as he leads the Potters to an enthralling 3-2 victory against Sheffield Wednesday at the Britannia Stadium. Wednesday twice managed to peg the hosts back following Chris Iwelumo strikes, however, Icelander Brynjar Gunnarsson strikes home a stoppage time winner.
One the lowest points of Pulis' tenure in charge as his side are thumped 6-0 by Nottingham Forest, and sink to the bottom of the league table.
Loan star Ade Akinbiyi calms the nerves of the 25,000 or so Stoke fans packed inside the Britannia Stadium with a bullet header. That goal secures all three points against Reading and ensures the Potters of a spot in Division 1 for the 2003/04 campaign.
The curtain is drawn on the end of the first full season in charge for Pulis, as Gillinghamhold the Potters to a goalless draw at the Britannia Stadium. The result is enough for the Gills to retain their status in the league by virtue of goal difference. For Stoke, they end the campaign in 11th, seven points adrift of the final Play-Off position.
A dramatic 1-0 win against Derby County at the Britannia Stadium lifts the Potters to the top of the league. Marcus Hall's 93rd minute strike settles a tense affair.
Pulis celebrates his 100th game in charge of the Club with a 1-0 home victory against Milwall. Chris Greenacre fires home the winner four minutes from time.
The Welshman almost leads the side to a famous victory at Highbury. The Potters stun Arsenal in the FA Cup 3rd Round tie with a first half goal from Wayne Thomas. The Gunners come from behind to register an undeserved 2-1 victory however.
Pulis is surprisingly sacked by the Icelandic Consortium for 'failing to exploit the foreign transfer market'. Having ended the season with the side in 12th, he agrees a deal to take over at Plymouth Argyle for the 2005/06 campaign.
Less than twelve months after being relieved of his duties however, new Chairman Peter Coates announces that Pulis has agreed terms on a contract to take over the from Dutch Manager John Boskamp. The Club agree a compensation package with Plymouth.
An inspired foray into the transfer window sees Pulis capture the signings of Lee Hendrie, Salif Diao, Ricardo Fuller and Andy Griffin. All four feature for the side as the romp to a 4-0 victory against Leeds United at Elland Road.
The City boss is named as the Championship Manager of the Month, having guided his side to three victories and two draws from the five games in April.
An exciting season ends in disappointing fashion as a 1-1 draw at QPR on the final day of the campaign isn't enough to secure the side a place in the Play-Offs. The Potters miss out by just two points.
Ryan Shawcross scores on his debut for the Club to earn Pulis all three points on his return to South Wales. Cardiff, tagged as many peoples favourites for promotion, were left stunned by a determined Stoke performance.
The Welshman oversees his 200th Stoke game, and leads the side to a 2-1 victory against Norwich City. Leon Cort and Richard Cresswell score for the hosts as they come from a goal behind.
A day no Stokie will ever forget. The Potters, under the stewardship of Pulis, end a 23-year long exile from the top-flight by picking up the one point they needed against Leicester. The result relegates the visitors, but that doesn't stop the Stoke fans from invading the pitch in their thousands to celebrate one of the biggest achievements in the Club's history.
Pulis' first ever Premier League game ends in defeat Bolton Wanderers. The result gives a certain bookmaker enough confidence to pay out on all bets on Stoke City being relegated. How wrong they were!
Mamady Sidibe's stoppage time header helps the Potters register their first top-flight victory in almost a quarter of a Century against Aston Villa. Liam Lawrence and Ricardo Fuller were also on the scoresheet in what was a five-goal thriller.
Pulis runs the London marathon in just over four hours. The City boss runs the race in aid of the Donna Louise Children's Hospice Trust and raises an incredible £28,000.
A 2-1 victory away at Hull Citymathematically ensures a second season in the top-flight for the Potters. Pulis describes the achievement of keeping the side up as greater than winning promotion.
Goals from Danny Higginbotham, Mamady Sidibe and Matthew Etherington secure the Potters a comfortable 3-0 victory against Blackburn Rovers, in Pulis' 300th game in charge of the Club.
Heartbreak for Pulis as the Potters succumb to defeat against Chelseain the FA Cup Quarter-Finals. Having already knocked out Manchester Cityand Arsenal, Stoke were just one win away from a first ever appearance at the new Wembley Stadium.
Etherington's superb strike elevates the Potters up into 11th place in the Premier League – a position they hold on the final day of the season, having chalked up 47 points. Two more than the previous campaign.
Pulis joins Nick Hancock and reaches the summit of Mount Kilimanjarofor charity. The pair raise a remarkable total of £100,000for the Donna Louise Children's Hospice Trust.
Pulis makes Kenwyne Jones his record signing by completing an £8 million deal with Sunderland for the Trinidad and Tobagostar.
Higginbotham's late free-kick secures Stoke a 2-1 FA Cup Quarter-Final victory against West Ham United. The result sets up a Semi-Final tie with Boltonat Wembley Stadium.
Arguably the most memorable day in Stoke City's history, the Potters smash five goals past Bolton Wanderers in the FA Cup Semi-Final at Wembley Stadium to reach a first ever FA Cup Final.
The City boss leads the team out in front of 90,000 supporters in the Final against Manchester City. The day is to end in heartbreak though as Yaya Toure settles a tight affair with a close range effort 15 minutes from time.
Stoke beat Hajduk Split 1-0 in the Second Qualifying Round of the Europa League. This is the Potters' first game in the competition in 37 years. Pulis goes on to lead his side into the Group Stage by completing a 2-0 aggregate win over the Croats in Split, before coming out victorious over two legs against FC Thun in the Final Qualifying Round.
Pulis smashes the Club's transfer window by concluding an incredible £10 million deal to sign Englandstriker Peter Crouch from Spurs. Wilson Palacios and Cameron Jerome also move to the Britannia Stadium on a frantic day of transfer activity.
A typically solid Pulis inspired performance helps the side hold Liverpoolto a goalless draw at Anfield in what is the manager's 400th game in charge of Stoke.
The Potters bow out of the Europa League in the last 32 against Valencia. Despite two impressive showings, the Spaniards prove to be too strong and record a 2-0 aggregate success. It brings an end to the Club's epic European adventure.
The City boss is given the honour of carrying the Olympic Torch for the first part of its journey around the City of Stoke-On-Trent.
The Welshman concludes a deal to sign Englandstriker Michael Owen on a free transfer. Owen joins the likes of Charlie Adam, Steven N'Zonzi, Michael Kightly and Geoff Cameron at the Britannia Stadium, after they all agreed deals during the transfer window.
Pulis takes charge of his 432nd Stoke game against Sunderland. The game ends in stalemate, though the Potters will feel hard done by not to have registered three points having squandered the game's best opportunities.
The tenth anniversary of the initial appointment of Tony Pulis as Manager of the Club.
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Pulis smashes the Club's transfer window by concluding an incredible £10 million deal to sign England striker Peter Crouch from Spurs. Wilson Palacios and Cameron Jerome also move to the Britannia Stadium on a frantic day of transfer activity.
A typically solid Pulis inspired performance helps the side hold Liverpool to a goalless draw at Anfield in what is the manager's 400th game in charge of Stoke.
The Welshman concludes a deal to sign England striker Michael Owen on a free transfer. Owen joins the likes of Charlie Adam, Steven N'Zonzi, Michael Kightly and Geoff Cameron at the Britannia Stadium, after they all agreed deals during the transfer window.
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