Pulis 'right to criticise official'

Saturday 12 November 2011 01:00 GMT

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Stoke chairman Peter Coates has publicly backed the comments made by Tony Pulis which have landed the Potters manager in trouble with the Football Association.

Pulis has been charged with improper conduct by the FA following his criticism of referee Lee Probert after last month's 2-1 Carling Cup defeat to Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium.

The manager has denied the FA charge, requesting a personal hearing, and the 56-year-old has the full support of Coates, who feels Pulis's words were justified.

"I am surprised and disappointed because Tony made legitimate points about poor decisions," said Coates.

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