TONY PULIS is urging Stoke City supporters to roar them into the Group Stages of the Europa League . . . following their excellent victory in Switzerland last week which has put them in an excellent position in the Play Off tie.
Pulis was full of praise for the backing which his side received at the Thun Arena as Danny Pugh's strike gave them a precious one-goal advantage that sets them up nicely for the home leg at the Britannia Stadium next Thursday evening.
But City's manager has warned that the tie is by no means over as they look to finish off the job in front of their own supporters, a fact which was underlined by the fact that FC Thun gained an excellent win at Young Boys yesterday.
"We've given ourselves an excellent chance of going through, but we will need to be at our best against a very good side," said Pulis. "It will be important therefore to have the backing of a big crowd when we return to our place.
"Knowing what magnificent support we've had once again so far this season, both at home and away, I am sure there'll be a fantastic atmosphere because it's a great opportunity to take another step on our incredible journey.
"It'll be our sixth game in a very tough first month of the season so the lads will need all the encouragement they can get."
Supporters have been advised to book early for Thursday with all seats now on general sale for the second leg at the Britannia Stadium.
The Club are anxious to avoid the long queue for collections at the home leg of their third qualifying round triumph over Hajduk Split recently after a record number of supporters opted to book their tickets online for the tie.
Therefore, fans are being urged to book as early as possible and take up the option of having their tickets posted to them.
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