Ed de Goey Signs!

Last updated : 01 August 2003 By Rob Stanway

He told BBC Radio Stoke: "I just want to play first team football and Stoke have pursued their interest in me which in the end made the decision for me."

The 36 year old has played well over 100 first team appearances in the premiership for Chelsea and won 31 Caps for his country.

It's an exciting signing and one that was made because of Ed's passion for football, rather than money. He had numerous offers from other clubs in England and abroad but was convinced with what Pulis and Rudge had to show him.

He goes straight into tonight's friendly at Moss Rose