Wolves against Stoke will be an ‘ugly, dirty game’ that nobody will want to watch – Karl Henry

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Karl Henry has stoked the fire ahead of Wolverhampton Wanderers Premier League game against Stoke City by saying it will be a “very dirty game”.

The comments will certainly not go down well with Stoke manager Tony Pulis, and may not be appreciated by his own boss Mick McCarthy.

Henry aired his frustration over Fulham’s Danny Murphy giving referees the perception that Wolves play a physical game with criticism, but his comments on Tuesday appear to talk up such a reputation.

“It’s going to be a really dirty game up there,” Henry said.

“Both teams will be kicking lumps out of each other. It’s going to be an ugly, dirty game that no one wants to go and watch.”

However the game is played, Wolves need a solid performance and points if they are going to keep their top-flight status, and despite the physical approach to the game.

“It’s a huge game again, Stoke are a good side,” said Henry.

“I know Tony Pulis from my time there. He sticks to his principles, strategy, regardless of what’s going on. Everyone hates playing Stoke and going there but we are going to relish it. They’ve done so well in getting to the FA Cup final.”

He also suggested that Pulis should pick up the manager of the year award after guiding the Potters to Wembley and almost certain European qualification.

Henry said: “Maybe people are starting to realise they need to give him the respect he deserves. It’s not easy to win games and for years people have been trying to come up with ways of winning games.

“Barcelona do it their way, Blackpool do it their way, Stoke do it their way. They pick up points, they are horrible to play against and that’s credit to him. I’m sure they will go on and do even better next season.”