Pulis path offers hope to Welsh pair

Aug 3 2008 by jon doel, Wales On Sunday PREMIER League-bound Tony Pulis has told Welsh pair Cardiff City and Swansea how to thrive in the Championship. Welshman Pulis steered Stoke to the top flight last season – and insists that Cardiff and Swansea must show the stomach for a fight if they are to emulate his side’s momentous achievement. Boyhood Bluebirds fan Pulis claimed the Potters’ unexpected elevation can be explained by one thing – his players’ unerring commitment through all 46 games. “I think it will be an even more difficult division again this season,” warned Pulis. “You just have to look at the teams that have gone down to realise that. “The biggest thing we had was a group of players who turned up every week. That is what you need. “We didn’t have the strength in depth or the quality of some of the other teams,... [read full story]