SAM Allardyce admits his Blackburn Rovers side were not clever enough to see off Stoke City’s physical challenge – but insists referee Steve Bennett has to shoulder some of the blame as well. Full Article at The Lancashire Telegraph

STOKE-ON-TRENT, England: Stoke City manager Tony Pulis celebrated his 300th match in charge by watching his side beat Blackburn Rovers 3-0 on Saturday. Full Article at Channel News Asia

It was the fourth time since the turn of the year that the Potters had scored three times in a match and Pulis couldn’t hide his delight at the end of his 300th game in charge. Full Article at Irish Examiner

Stoke continued their unbeaten start to the new year with a comprehensive victory over 10-man Blackburn at the Britannia Stadium. Full Article at Football.co.uk

Stoke celebrated Sir Stanley Matthews day with an easy 3-0 win over Blackburn. First half goals from Danny Higginbotham and Mama Sidibe gave the Potters a huge half time advantage before Matthew Etherington added a third. Full Article at Vital Football

Thomas Sorenson - 7 - Had very little to do hot stopping wise. Was caught out a few times on set pieces when he came to claim but didn't collect the ball Andy Wilkinson - 8 - Real lionhearts performance. Full Article at Footymad

Stoke City continued their unbeaten start to the new year with a comprehensive victory over ten-man Blackburn Rovers at the Britannia Stadium. Full Article at FIFA