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The 2007–08 season started brightly for Pulis. He gained his first assist for the club, as his corner set up a [[Jon Parkin]] header in a 3–2 defeat to [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]], however injury problems kept him sidelined for several months following. Pulis was loaned out again, on this occasion to [[Bristol Rovers F.C.|Bristol Rovers]], however he made only one appearance for the club before his loan spell was curtailed due to injury. In his only appearance for the club, a 14 minute cameo in a 2–0 defeat to [[Doncaster Rovers F.C.|Doncaster Rovers]], Pulis conceded a penalty and was booked.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/7223871.stm Doncaster 2-0 Bristol Rovers]</ref>
The 2007–08 season started brightly for Pulis. He gained his first assist for the club, as his corner set up a [[Jon Parkin]] header in a 3–2 defeat to [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]], however injury problems kept him sidelined for several months following. Pulis was loaned out again, on this occasion to [[Bristol Rovers F.C.|Bristol Rovers]], however he made only one appearance for the club before his loan spell was curtailed due to injury. In his only appearance for the club, a 14 minute cameo in a 2–0 defeat to [[Doncaster Rovers F.C.|Doncaster Rovers]], Pulis conceded a penalty and was booked.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/7223871.stm Doncaster 2-0 Bristol Rovers]</ref>


In August 2008 he moved to [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]] on a [[Free transfer (football)|free transfer]]. Described as a "combative midfielder" he is currently out of action due to a training ground injury but is expected to recover quickly. <ref>[http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/?page_id=10514 Pulis deal completed]</ref>
In August 2008 he moved to [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]] on a [[Free transfer (football)|free transfer]]. Described as a "combative midfielder" he is currently out of action due to a training ground injury but is expected to recover quickly. <ref>[http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/?page_id=10514 Pulis deal completed]</ref> Reports circulated early on 1st September 2009 (transfer deadline day) that Pulis was being scouted by Manchester City in a bid to solve their midfield problems <ref>[http://www.bringvictory.com Pulis Scouted By City]</ref> but Saints have since denied that any interest was shown, saying that "Pulis is an integral part of the team and will not be leaving the club for less than a small fortune".


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 14:31, 1 September 2009

Anthony Pulis
Personal information
Full name Anthony James Pulis
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Southampton
Number 21

Anthony James Pulis Jr. (born 21 July 1984) is a Welsh professional football player. He is currently playing for Southampton after moving from Stoke City where his father Tony is manager. He has made numerous appearances for the Wales under-21 team,[1][2] but is yet to represent his country at senior level.

Career

Bristol-born Pulis began his career as a trainee with Portsmouth whilst his father managed the club, turning professional in July 2003. Despite his father's sacking after only 10 months in charge, Pulis Jnr. stayed at Fratton Park, hoping to break into the club's first team. He made just one first team appearance for Pompey, as a substitute in the 2–0 League Cup win away to Cardiff City on 9 November 2004.[3]

However, having failed to make an impact on the first team, he rejoined his father, signing alongside Lewis Buxton for Stoke City in December 2004,[4] on a two and a half year deal, where Pulis Snr. was manager.

Almost immediately after his arrival at Stoke, Pulis Jnr. joined Torquay United on loan, making his league debut as a first-half substitute for Alex Russell as Torquay lost 2–1 at home to Stockport County on 1 January 2005. However his appearances were limited and his loan spell was cut short.

In the 2005–06 season, with his father replaced as manager by Johan Boskamp, Pulis found first team opportunities scarce. In February 2006, Pulis Jnr. joined Doncaster Rovers on trial,[5] however no permanent deal materialised and he returned to Stoke. Towards the end of the 2005-06 season he was loaned to Plymouth Argyle, linking up with his father for the third time in his career.[6]

Pulis Jnr. remained at Stoke for the 2006–07 season. Pulis Snr. returned to Stoke as manager in June 2006.[7] Pulis Jnr. moved, along with Martin Paterson, to Grimsby Town on loan on 23 November 2006. [8] However, he made only nine appearances before his loan spell was cut short due to injury.[9] In his penultimate appearance, he was subbed at half-time as Grimsby suffered a 4–0 loss to Rochdale.[10]

The 2007–08 season started brightly for Pulis. He gained his first assist for the club, as his corner set up a Jon Parkin header in a 3–2 defeat to Southampton, however injury problems kept him sidelined for several months following. Pulis was loaned out again, on this occasion to Bristol Rovers, however he made only one appearance for the club before his loan spell was curtailed due to injury. In his only appearance for the club, a 14 minute cameo in a 2–0 defeat to Doncaster Rovers, Pulis conceded a penalty and was booked.[11]

In August 2008 he moved to Southampton on a free transfer. Described as a "combative midfielder" he is currently out of action due to a training ground injury but is expected to recover quickly. [12] Reports circulated early on 1st September 2009 (transfer deadline day) that Pulis was being scouted by Manchester City in a bid to solve their midfield problems [13] but Saints have since denied that any interest was shown, saying that "Pulis is an integral part of the team and will not be leaving the club for less than a small fortune".

References

  1. ^ Mark Currie (2005-11-16). "Cyprus U21 3 – Wales U21 3". icnetwork.co.uk. Retrieved 2007-12-22.
  2. ^ "Wales U21 0-4 Germany U21". BBC Sport. 2005-02-08. Retrieved 2007-12-22.
  3. ^ "Cardiff 0 – 2 Pompey". ESPN. 2004-11-09. Retrieved 2007-12-22.
  4. ^ Stoke swoop for young Pompey duo
  5. ^ Doncaster trial for Stoke's Pulis
  6. ^ Plymouth boss signs son on loan
  7. ^ Pulis confirmed as Stoke manager
  8. ^ Grimsby tie up treble loan swoop
  9. ^ Mariners loanee returns to Stoke
  10. ^ Grimsby 0 - Rochdale 4
  11. ^ Doncaster 2-0 Bristol Rovers
  12. ^ Pulis deal completed
  13. ^ Pulis Scouted By City
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