Video: Tony Pulis and James Beattie’s clear the air talks

Rob Parker | December 9, 2009

Warning: it’s very NSFW on several fronts

Headbutts, accusations of homosexuality and paedophilia, and a very foul-mouthed Tony Pulis. Now we know why James Beattie wants to leave Stoke.

Top 10 conclusions Premier League 24 May

Rob Parker | May 25, 2009

1. Newcastle weren’t too good to go down after all. But I think relegation might benefit the club long-term. Mike Ashley will have to drop his price and might find a buyer, a lot of the deadwood will want to leave the club, and some of the youngsters will be given the opportunity to prove [...]

Video: Liam Lawrence and James Beattie’s Gears of War 2 chainsaw celebration

Rob Parker | April 19, 2009

When goals get geeky

Liam Lawrence’s goal against Blackburn might have virtually guaranteed Stoke stay in the Premier League next season, but it also highlighted that the Potters’ players are a sheltered bunch. For the second time this season, Lawrence and James Beattie rolled out a celebration based around the shoot ‘em up video game Gears [...]