TONY Pulis has defended his controversial decision to opt for Peter Crouch over Kenwyne Jones in attack for most of the period. The former England striker seems odds-on to carry on in assault against Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium tomorrow (3pm) a' despite a work of only one goal in his last 25 looks for the membership. a MY CHOICE: Stoke manager Tony Pulis says he picks players who he thinks can do a job for the group on the afternoon. And that'll rankle with those demanding a start for Jones because of his greater physical existence against Villa's much-maligned support. Jones enjoyed a rating run in December with three goals in four begins, before losing his place in the starting line-up once Crouch came back from injury. Merely Gates Print voucher Equipped, installed & absolutely completed A79.50 per door.With an excellent collection of grips, polished chrome, satine chrome, nickle and polished brass...All are on display at the showroom.... Contact: 01782 940970 Legitimate until: Tuesday, April 30 2013 Pulis, ever unwilling to criticise either player, could only say: "You pick a group you believe will do well and I thought Peter linked the play wonderfully for people at Everton." Pulis was more intent on focusing on his team as a whole and reducing the strain on them as they prepare to move in to the cauldron of as a six-pointer tomorrow what many see. For success catapults Stoke seven things apparent of Villa and the relegation zone a' but defeat could leave them sitting on as little as a advantage over the bottom three in the closing stages of the plan. "People say here is the crisis the Stoke boss was said by game,", "but we have eight games left to get six points to reach 40. "I am working my socks off to make sure any pressure was not felt by the team. "We are in the players know and home that when they place in a hard-working transfer, then they will have the backing of 25,000 people." He acknowledges the unrest and problems among fans and press alike, but insists he may take that in his stride so long as it doesn't affect his people. "There can be a negativity available in the press, on the television and on the radio, but we've to deal with that," he explained. "It is section of the job and certainly for the people who have to have the confidence to venture out there on the frequency and perform." MARTIN SPINKS
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