Pulis calm after quiet January

The Potters are heading into a busy period of the season and Pulis had been keeping his eye on a number of players in January to possibly boost his options.

Stoke did not manage to make a single signing but their manager is not worried after a positive first half to the season.

Having strengthened considerably last summer, Pulis is staying focused on trying to achieve success during the next few months.

Smashing

Questioned as to whether or not he has been left frustrated at not getting any new players in, Pulis said: "No, not really.

"Over the years we have done very well and this time around, it just wasn't there for us and didn't drop for us.

"If we could have done business we would have done, but we couldn't, so we get on with what we have got.

"The players have done smashing so far and we are very pleased with them and with their attitude and application."