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Pennant eyes Stoke City stay

31 January 2012 - 07:37

Stoke City winger Jermaine Pennant has no plans to leave the Britannia Stadium despite talk of a move away this month. Pennant is unhappy that he has spent time on the substitutes bench this season.

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Pennant said: "I'm in no rush to be going anywhere. I've not asked to leave and the club has not given a signal they want me to leave.<br />

"As soon as the transfer window is over then I won't have to answer these questions any more, and everyone will know I'll be here.<br />

"It's frustrating for any player. You always want to start and play 90 minutes, but if it's not happening then you have to keep plugging away.<br />

"If you then get 40 minutes and you make some contribution to the game, then brilliant, like I have done in the last two games when I've come on and made a goal.<br />

"Everyone knows what I'm capable of - I do as well - so when I get my chance, I'll take it.<br />

"The manager and I haven't really spoken about why I'm not playing or when I'm going to play.<br />

"He's picking the team and it's doing well, but I'm sure when I'm needed I'll get that first-choice nod."

Written by Samuel Turnbull