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| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1 - 1 | Stoke City |
| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Matthew Etherington |
| Age | 31 |
| Club | Stoke City |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Squad No | 26 |
| Born | Truro, England |
| Height | 1.78m |
| Player rating | 6.1 (what is this?) |
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| From | To | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ham United | Stoke City | 8 Jan 2009 | £ 2,000,000 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | West Ham United | 4 Aug 2003 | Undisclosed |
| Peterborough United | Tottenham Hotspur | 6 Jan 2000 | £ 500,000 |
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays Premier League | Stoke City | 21 (10) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| The FA Cup sponsored by Budweiser | Stoke City | 2 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1st October 2012
Matthew Etherington says he is puzzled by Stoke players being continually overlooked for England recognition.
27th September 2012
Tony Pulis has assured midfielder Matthew Etherington that he still has a future at Stoke City, despite starting just one Premier League game this season.
2nd April 2012
Tony Pulis could be without flying wingers Matthew Etherington and Jermaine Pennant over the busy Easter weekend.
20th March 2012
Matthew Etherington believes Stoke deserve to finish in the top half and has called on his team-mates to end the season strongly.
5th March 2012
Stoke winger Matthew Etherington has dismissed suggestions that his poor form this season is due to a return of his gambling addiction.
19th February 2012
Matthew Etherington has once again thanked Tony Pulis for helping to keep his career on track, with the winger determined to keep repaying his boss.