STOKE City have parted company with their Newport-born manager Tony Pulis after seven years in charge, accoring to reports.

The 55-year-old guided them to the Premier League in 2008 during his second stint at the club and later led them to Europe and an FA Cup final.

But the Potters were dragged into relegation trouble last season with the former Newport County player drawing criticism from some sections of the Britannia Stadium fans over his side's style of play.