BOSS STICKS UP FOR CRACKED POTTERS
Robins new-boy Kalas going all out for promotion treble
TOMAS KALAS wants to complete a promotion hat-trick with Bristol City.
GARY ROWETT is vowing to drag Stoke’s players “kicking and screaming” out of their downward spiral.
Having been pre-season favourites for promotion, the Potters have made a disastrous start with just two points from four games.
There was also a tunnel bust-up between keeper Jack Butland and fiery winger James McClean during Wednesday’s 3-0 drubbing at home to Wigan.
Rowett believes he and his squad have “got things off their chest” in an attempt to clear the air ahead of their game against Hull today.
He said: “We’ve got to shake ourselves up and I’ve got to drag them through kicking and screaming.
“The biggest challenge is when you’ve had a period without success you don’t just turn up and win games. Some issues don’t go away, but I’m confident the group has the ability to turn it around and the rewards are greater when you prove everybody wrong.
“James McClean and Jack had a disagreement on their way in – probably more Jack, but James gets the brunt because of how people want to perceive it.
“That first win would make everybody feel better.” Derek Adams’ Plymouth squad is fully fit for the visit of Peterborough, who may name an unchanged side for a fifth straight game.