Stoke boss Tony Pulis says he won’t stand in Danny Higginbotham’s way if the loanee wants to extend his stay at Portman Road. The 33-year-old centre-half is with Town for an initial month but has said he would be open to a longer term move.

Pulis says Higginbotham has played a big part in the Potters establishing themselves in the Premier League but accepts that it may be time for him to move on: "He's a great lad, a great ambassador for this club and one of the bedrocks it has been built on.

"But I understand his wish to be playing, especially at this stage of his career, so if I can help him I certainly will.

"We should never forget the contribution made by Danny, both on and off the field, and I certainly won't."

Higginbotham, who wasn’t named in Stoke’s 25-man Premier League squad for the first half of the season, has made an important contribution as the Blues have gained two important away points in his first two starts, having made his debut as a late sub in the defeat to Charlton.

Speaking shortly after joining the Blues, the former Manchester United trainee said he’d be interested in staying at Portman Road beyond a month: “We have to see how things go but if the opportunity was there to extend the loan then I’d definitely look at it.”

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irishtim added 10:34 - Oct 3 Sign him up. Has been impressive.
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pazelle added 10:37 - Oct 3 Agreed get him in quick!
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AndyKing added 10:52 - Oct 3 He has brought some confidence into the team. We need players like Danny right now. A must if we are to continue to move in the right direction
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Warkys_Tash added 10:55 - Oct 3 Danny is a big presence on the field and judging by what Pulis has said about him, a top professional off the field. I believe he will prove to be a great palyer for us. Mowbray & Venus made big impacts here and they were older. Sign him up.
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kuyski added 11:00 - Oct 3 Sign him till to the season end asap.
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Urchin added 11:02 - Oct 3 I agree - there seems to be some stability now he's come in./ He has played alongside Chambers so there should be an undertstanding there. Must admit my opinion is based only on reports so will be interested to see for myself how he goes on Saturday.
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Michael11 added 11:08 - Oct 3 He's just what was needed, a bit of leadership and organisation skills at the back. No harm in a permanent deal if he isn't on big bucks.
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TrueBlue589 added 11:32 - Oct 3 OMG Think this is the first time i have seen a unanimous decision on here !!!! But must agree GET HIM SIGNED UP !
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dirtydingusmagee added 11:32 - Oct 3 Good news hope we can hang onto him ,he has experience and takes charge,sound .Would be good for the young ones .Sign him up .
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StuartBrett8 added 11:39 - Oct 3 Sign him up and make him captain? Just a thought
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Tractamatt added 11:41 - Oct 3 sign him till jan then sign on permanent 2 yr deal whilst sorting out Martins contract.
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blackheath_blue added 12:09 - Oct 3 Stoke supporting friend of mine said "Much better than the other players you've had on loan from us!"
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Mark added 13:12 - Oct 3 I think his experience and organisational skills at the back could make all the difference, he could be a top signing for us. The trouble is even if the loan is extended to 3 months he'll have to go back in December and then other clubs will put in their offers to him. It could be Andrews / Collins all over again.
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AinsleyBlue added 13:12 - Oct 3 He was immense last night, the backline looked pleasingly solid (the midfield esp Mr N'Daw played a part in that too), agree that a 2 year deal wouldn't go amiss.
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uppersirbob added 13:42 - Oct 3 Sign him up oh hold on a min clown clegg does the deals
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JewellintheTown added 13:50 - Oct 3 Looks like Danny is getting ready early for Movember! Should be a nice full boddied beast by then looking at that picture. On that 'tache alone I'd sign him up! Must scare the opposition forwards running towards that thing. I shall be growing mine out in honour of Danny!
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Dozzells_Bobblehat added 14:01 - Oct 3 Havent seen him play yet but by all accounts from those that have he has done well. He is exactly what i think we need though, an experienced head to organise at the back, ala Mowbray.
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NorseBlue added 14:20 - Oct 3 Absolutely terrible player. You must be joking. Paul Jewell's Blue Rinse Army. What's he playing at?
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NorseBlue added 14:21 - Oct 3 Only joking - sign him up NOW!!!
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scooterblue added 15:17 - Oct 3 offer Stoke £50k and sign him on a 2 year deal now.
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foot_kick_ball_goal added 15:33 - Oct 3 Just read that Roy Keane may be heading to Blackburn rovers... ...reckon we should make a cheeky £250'000 bid for Jordan Rhodes in January?
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Wicksy added 15:39 - Oct 3 That tash has to go
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trumpy added 15:49 - Oct 3 A bit like Tom Selleck or a 70's porn star!Sign the man up.
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Lennyboy added 15:53 - Oct 3 We had the Bullard Curly Wig in the club store whilst he was here, now we can all sport a Higgy Tash; I'd pay 50p for that and it may lift the crowd with a laugh if everyone had one.
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Taricco_Fan added 17:08 - Oct 3 Enjoying the moustache. Great effort - 10/10.
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