Stoke City chef Tony Pulis: I am perhaps not feeling the pressure of relegation concerns - That is Staffordshire

TONY Pulis has assured friend and foe alike that his feelings are firmly in check as he approaches what could be the most critical stage of his 21-year managerial career. Pulis, who has faced a backlash on the back of recent results, insists the pressure isn't getting to him ahead of Sunday's battle against champions choose Manchester United. a Tony Pulis says he's perhaps not feeling the force, despite Stoke City crashing perilously near the Premier League relegation zone. But he acknowledges the grave situation facing Stoke after seeing one gain in 13 group activities dive them perilously close to the relegation zone. "I am wonderful, it is the players that individuals should really be thinking about," said Pulis. myprint-247 Printing voucher Our heavyweight cards have FREE UV cotton coating, FREE following day delivery & VAT included. Choose from 1000's of pre-designed templates or add your own personal art. Purchases dispatched within 24hrs. Terms: Visit our site for more products: Business Cards, Compliment Slips, Letterheads, Leaflets, Postcards, Posters & much more. All objects are free following day delivery. www.myprint-247.co.uk Contact: 01858 468192 Valid until: Tuesday, April 30 2013 "You never found me performing somersaults down Wembley road whenever we got to the cup final and you will not see me despondent throughout the difficult times both. "I am a great believer that difficulty reveals what strength of character people have. "The Premier League is a massive worldwide league and there is more pressure heaped on you when it comes to what'll happen when you drop out. "But one neat thing relating to this club is that economically you will find no dilemmas here. It is nothing like Pompey when it'd all fall to pieces. This club is economically solid." He recognized it absolutely was only natural for fans to be much more nervous and uptight of a relegation struggle after four seasons of concluding mid-table. He said: "It is a huge poor work. There is no getting away from the important points. You can choose four or five games where we did not have the result we earned. We've perhaps not had the breaks a' house and away a' however it is no good crying over spilt milk." Matthew Etherington and Marc Wilson stay worries ahead of Sunday's sport (2.05pm) with back and hamstring dilemmas respectively, but Glenn Whelan has recovered from the stuck nerve in his back that sidelined him last weekend. Major fit preview: Page 46

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