A hole was burnt by the two words nearly in his tongue when he uttered them, but Tony Pulis could not avoid tipping Luis Suarez for player-of-the-year. The Liverpool striker has been a combination of outstanding goalscorer and awkward diver in his numerous encounters with Stoke within the last two years. But that didn't end Pulis putting his name in to the ring for what he feels is a three-horse race as voting gets underway for the people' player-of-the-year prize. "Gareth Bale, he undoubtedly comes into it," explained Pulis, "and clearly there's (Robin) van Persie at United. myprint-247 Printing voucher Our heavyweight cards have FREE UV silk finish, FREE following day delivery & VAT included. Select from 1000's of pre-designed themes or distribute your personal art. Requests sent within 24hrs. Terms: UK provider of Business Cards, Supplement Slides, Letterheads, Prints, Brochures and Postcards. 24hr Transformation & FREE OVERNIGHT SUPPLY Contact: 01858 468192 Valid until: Saturday, March 09 2013 "I think Suarez, for the problems we have had with him, is still a great player. "Off the top of my mind, these three would definitely enter into it." Bale's latest exploits came at the cost of tomorrow's resistance, obviously, after he netted twice in Tottenham's 3-2 gain at West Ham on Monday night. Pulis was learning West Ham before tomorrow's battle, but could not avoid salivating at his fellow Welshman's latest beauty. "We are satisfied we're not facing him at the moment," he joked. "Everything he touches generally seems to turn to gold at this time, therefore it is great we're preventing him right now." Bale is being favourably in contrast to Ryan Giggs in his pomp, but he has a way to go before he can emulate his compatriot's likely achievement of 1,000 senior games this week-end. Pulis recalls: "We visited view Wales under-18s against England under-18s, or it may have been 16s, at Yeovil. Ryan played because game and was absolutely exceptional. "To realize what he has, you've surely got to be a special personality and a particular character, never mind all that natural ability he is been created and blessed with too. "You need to have motivation to help keep choosing so long as he has, and it certainly really helps to be with one of many good clubs in world football." STRIKER John Marsden has registered Stoke from North West Areas Category ensemble Stockport Sports. The 19-year-old is back the professional sport after earlier periods with Wigan and Celtic. Marsden, whose 21 goals in 31 games this year included four against Norton United, recently played on trial for Stoke inside their under-21s part and in a behind-closed-doors pleasant. Marsden said: "I am relishing the chance to once more practice and play with and from the large standard people such a shift offers, and I intend to continue to work difficult on every area of my game." Stockport chairman John Hindley added: "John has been an absolute pleasure to own only at that club. He came here following his discharge by Celtic and has worked so very hard to have back in the professional sport. "His attitude and energy have already been high grade and he deserves precisely what he gets out of the game." MARTIN SPINKS
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