Tony Pulis

However, Pulis utilised the loan market again, signing five players on loan, including Ryan Shawcross from Manchester United. With a few of these loan signings joining on a permanent deal in the January transfer window.<br /><br /> Pulis guided Stoke City to promotion to the Premier League on the final day of the season. It was to be Stoke's first top flight campaign in 23 years. Upon promotion, Pulis admitted the need to strengthen his squad but he also made it clear that the club would not go 'over the top' with spending. Stoke's biggest summer signing was that of striker Dave Kitson, who joined from recently relegated Reading for £5.5m. Kitson was followed by the captures of Seyi Olofinjana from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £3m, Abdoulaye Faye from Newcastle United for £2.25m, Amdy Faye from Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee, Andrew Davies joined for £1.2m from Southampton, defender Ibrahima Sonko signed for an initial £2m fee from Reading and former Potter, Danny Higginbotham rejoined his former club from Sunderland for an undisclosed fee. Pulis was also prepared to move players on, including his son Anthony Pulis and striker Jon Parkin. Read Less

In came American duo Geoff Cameron and Maurice Edu, Scottish pair Jamie Ness and Charlie Adam, Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Michael Kightly, Blackburn Rovers' French prospect Steven N'Zonzi and Former England striker Michael Owen.<br /><br /> Bournemouth: <br /><br /> Stoke City: <br /><br /> Pulis has a reputation within the game for achieving solid results on small budgets and also maintains the proud record of never being relegated as a manager. Throughout his managerial career Pulis has used the traditional long ball style of play.<br /><br /> Pulis was born and raised in the Pill area of Newport in Wales with his father Angelo a steelworker and his mother Jean as well as his brothers and sisters. Growing up in Newport he supported Manchester United as well as attending matches at Cardiff City and Newport County. One of his brothers, Ray also used to play for Newport and is currently chairman of Welsh non-league side Pill AFC. His son Anthony is a professional footballer who plays for Orlando City. Pulis's former Bristol Rovers team mate Ian Holloway is Anthony's godfather. He also has a daughter, Stephanie whose partner, Jack Swann is an amateur footballer who plays for Bournemouth Poppies. Read Less