Pulis wants to see more grit

Potters boss wants troops to toughen up on the road

Last updated: 5th December 2008

Pulis wants to see more grit

Pulis: No soft touch

We got our pants pulled down at Old Trafford.

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Stoke City boss Tony Pulis has called on his side to show a little more fight when playing away from The Britannia Stadium.

The Potters have one of the best home records in the division having won five of their eight home matches this season, including victories over high-flying Aston Villa and Arsenal.

However, Pulis' newly-promoted side have yet to taste victory on the road in the Premier League and were recently turned over 5-0 by champions Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Pulis believes teams see Stoke as a home banker and he now wants his troops to stand up and be counted, starting with their weekend trip to Newcastle's St James' Park.

Pants pulled down

"We got our pants pulled down at Old Trafford," admitted Pulis.

"A lot of teams think they can tickle our tummies and then kick us up the backside. We have to show there's more to us than some might think.

"We must keep proving we're not an easy touch. We are at the bottom of the food chain but can't afford to think that.

"If we won the last four of the season away I'd be happy. I'd just prefer to do it earlier."