Jermaine Pennant News

New Potters boss Mark Hughes reversed the decision by predecessor Tony Pulis to get rid of the former Arsenal winger Stoke City boss Mark Hughes has stamped his authority early on at the Britannia by signing Jermaine Pennant - less than a month after former boss Tony Pulis release him.

The new Potters boss has met with the former England Under 21 international and agreed a 12-month deal with the 30-year-old.

The 30 year-old winger has signed a new one-year deal - with an option for a second year - just days after appearing to leave the club when his old contract expired.

No matter how much the world loves to look on in amazement as football's biggest clubs spend their billions, there's a certain sweet spot in every fan's heart for a penny-pinching deal of the other extreme.

THE change of manager at Stoke City may have scuppered Nottingham Forest's hopes of making a fresh bid to land winger Michael Kightly.

After parting company with manager Tony Pulis at the end of last season, Stoke City have looked to this summer, and new boss Mark Hughes, to ring the changes at the Britannia Stadium.

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Former Liverpool star Pennant made just two appearances for the Potters last season - both coming in August - and he spent three months of the campaign on loan with Wolves.

Newly appointed Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has sanctioned the release of seven players, the Premier League club revealed on Thursday.

Potters will ask the Welshman to deliver on a strict budget as he did at Fulham and Blackburn - but the fans aren't sure Hughes has agreed a deal to take over at the Britannia Stadium and we understand the Welshman was the only man approached by the Potters about replacing fellow Welshman Tony Pulis.

DERBY County are unlikely to make a move for Stoke City midfielder Dean Whitehead or out-of-contract Burton Albion star Jacques Maghoma.

His pronouncement comes at the start of a week that will see him meet with Tony Pulis to decide his future as manager.