Some eyebrows were raised when Gus Poyet chose to turn down the opportunity to take over at Reading last week, but his decision may look a little more understandable now.

Huth will serve a three match ban having opted not to contest a violent conduct charge

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Stoke chairman Peter Coates is not keen on splashing out £20million in every transfer window but accepts occasionally it is necessary for the club to progress.

Stoke (1) v FC Thun (0): Pulis keen to add reinforcements

Martin Jol will face Juande Ramos tonight for the first time since he was replaced as Tottenham manager by the Spaniard in 2007. Jol's Fulham host Ukrainian side Dnipro, now managed by Ramos.

Stoke have signed former West Ham centre-back Matthew Upson on a free transfer, with the defender agreeing a two-year deal with the Potters.

Millions of pounds worth of talent are available for nothing but can they find a home this transfer window?

Reading manager Brian McDermott has confirmed the club have rejected a bid from Wolves for central defender Matt Mills.