Potters seal triple swoop

Gudjohnsen, Wilson and Pennant all sign on at Stoke

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Potters seal triple swoop

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Stoke City have confirmed the arrivals of Eidur Gudjohnsen, Marc Wilson and Jermaine Pennant.

The trio, who were locked in talks throughout transfer deadline day, have all agreed deals which will take them to the Britannia Stadium.

Gudjohnsen and Wilson were expected to be on their way to the Potters on Tuesday, having been linked with the club for some time, but the arrival of Pennant came as something of a surprise.

Former Chelsea and Barcelona forward Gudjohnsen has joined on a season-long loan from Monaco, while Wilson has been snapped up from Portsmouth.

The deal for Wilson sees Liam Lawrence and David Kitson head in the opposite direction to Fratton Park.

Pennant, who has previously turned out for Arsenal, Liverpool, Leeds United, and Birmingham City in the Premier League, arrives on loan from Spanish outfit Real Zaragoza.

The last-minute deals complement the club-record signing of Kenwyne Jones and the capture of Jon Walters from Ipswich, with the Potters having enjoyed a productive summer transfer window.

Busy

"Manager Tony Pulis had clearly indicated that he wanted to bring in goals to his first-team squad and the signings of Gudjohnsen and Pennant, coming on top of those of Jones and Walters, fulfilled that objective on what proved to be a busy deadline day," read a statement on the club's official website.

"Pulis made a fourth signing on the day when experienced midfielder Salif Diao returned to the Britannia Stadium to sign a new two-year agreement.

"While Diao was putting pen to paper, Republic of Ireland U21 star Wilson arrived for talks about a player-plus-cash exchange deal that takes Liam Lawrence and David Kitson in the opposite direction to Championship club Portsmouth.

"Then, Icelandic international Gudjohnsen arrived for talks in the afternoon before being shown City's new £7million training facility at Clayton Wood.

"But in the final countdown to the 6pm transfer deadline, it emerged that Pulis, a long time admirer of Pennant, had managed to clinch the signing of the 27-year-old winger on a six-month loan agreement."Bet nowBet nowBet now

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Mike Greenwood (Arsenal fan) says...

2 great signings for the Stoke .... not sure about Pennant though ... 5 teams have tried and 5 have failed .... so good luck with that one! .. Keep the long balls coming! .. Mr Pulis falling into Wengers trap I believe! ... Shame we havent signed a decent keeper to cancel most of the long balls and throw ins out like Chelsea and Manu easily do against you...

Posted 11:31 1st September 2010

Andy S (Stoke City fan) says...

i dont care about kitson he was pants, but Liam Lawrence will be missd so good luck too him. and brill signings mr pulis =D wooooop. COME ON STOKE !!!!!

Posted 00:46 1st September 2010

Stephen Reid (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...

I would just like to say Stoke are a shining beacon to all clubs on how to be run, how to establish yourself in the premiership. I along with everyone thought they would disappear into nothing after being promoted, but they proved me and everyone wrong. I don''t angry with the "rugby club" view, yes you guys play a strong game, but you can also play some good football. Matty etherington is a quality little player (and I always thought should atleast get an England friendly), k jones is a fantastic signing, and shawcross at the back will be an England regular. I know Stoke will be an established team for years to come ala Bolton, fulham etc good luck guys

Posted 23:21 31st August 2010

Antony Wootton (Stoke City fan) says...

fantastic what a result for stoke lets push on europa leauge here we come

Posted 23:08 31st August 2010

Andy Mcleary (Stoke City fan) says...

What a great transfer window for us! Jones, Walters, Wilson, Pennant and Gudjonsson, I''m pleased :D

Posted 22:48 31st August 2010

John Tilstone (Stoke City fan) says...

Cracking signings Tony cant wait to see these in action. These signings will get the Britannia rocking even more than normal. Just hope they click quickly so we can push up the division. Nice to see we have not sold tunny either. Go on the Potters watch out Villa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted 22:30 31st August 2010

Nick Whitehead (Stoke City fan) says...

Fantastic triple signings for stoke cant wait to watch them in action bringing plenty of prem experiance and quality never thought eidur deal would haapen what a major coup top 10 finish here we come.

Posted 22:15 31st August 2010

Phil Lownds (Stoke City fan) says...

not bad for a rugby team eh mr wenger an attacking option now of etherington,tuncay,pennant,kenwyn jones,fuller,gudjohnson and probably the best up n coming centre half in the country in wilson proud day to be a potter well done to tony pulis n peter coates for putting there money where there mouth is now lets push on for a europa spot ?

Posted 22:09 31st August 2010

Ant Sadula (Stoke City fan) says...

i think this is a great for the club and we will bag loads of goals. but i am not sure why we have given kitson and liam away with cash as well? but well done stoke for great signings this summer!

Posted 21:43 31st August 2010

Dave Holding (Stoke City fan) says...

tony pulis has done it again . three brillent signings

Posted 21:13 31st August 2010

Marcus Maddock (Stoke City fan) says...

Brilliant day for Stoke City F.C , sending a message out to the rest of the league, some cracking signings, and got rid of the deadwood....great transfer window!

Posted 21:12 31st August 2010

Geejay Jones (Stoke City fan) says...

great bit of biz from T.P. we are prem league future and not in debt good honest working team now getting classy well done lawrence served us well and mr kitson you do have talent but you need sort your head out and you will be fine and dont slag off stoke now youve gone come on you potters

Posted 21:12 31st August 2010

Darren Routledge (Stoke City fan) says...

Eidur Gudjohnsen, Marc Wilson and Jermaine Pennant are the calibre of players Stoke have been crying out for. Players who will help Stoke maintain their midtable status but have the quality to help us push on a bit. I just hope Tony Pulis is brave enough to play Pennant and Matty Etherington at the same time? We now possess a group of forward who would thrive on a steady supply of good crosses and Wilson is a good player who can put his foot on the ball and pass it! Delap has been brilliant for Stoke but we now need to move on, he should only be used as a last ditch sub when we are pushing to save a game, not our main form of attack. Just like the second half against Spurs we need to let our high tempo football take centre stage.

Posted 20:51 31st August 2010

Steve Spillane (Stoke City fan) says...

come on you rip roaring potters

Posted 20:44 31st August 2010

James Rowley (Stoke City fan) says...

Great to see that Pulis and Coates have been shrewd in the transfer market. Three quality signings and will give a lot of competition for a starting place. Lets just hope that Pulis can get the best out of Pennant as a lot has been said about his attitude in the past.....

Posted 20:42 31st August 2010

Jason Dalmas (Stoke City fan) says...

Well Done Stoke... Good to see some exciting players come in.... Now lets get those points on the board!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted 20:30 31st August 2010

Rachel Finan (Stoke City fan) says...

Woop! Pulis is our hero, yet again.

Posted 20:26 31st August 2010

John Ryan (Stoke City fan) says...

Nice one! Pleased with these, would be good to see signings like this in the future on a permanent basis.

Posted 20:15 31st August 2010
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