Carlton Cole turned Andy Griffin to level for West Ham and some fiery Stoke recriminations saw Fuller dismissed.

BBC: West Ham 2-1 Stoke

He has missed just one Premier League game since his arrival and has captained the team in the absence of club skipper Andy Griffin since January.

BBC: Faye wins twice at Stoke awards

Bobby Robson is certain to be without Franck Dumas, Didier Domi, Alain Goma, Steve Howey and Andy Griffin along with new injury victims Laurent Charvet and Alessandro Pistone.

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