Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam feels the fans have made the Brit a genuine fortress.
The Potters host Newcastle tonight.
And midfielder Adam said: "This is going to be a tough place for a number of clubs.
"We get great support. The fans are on top of you and when you're at home you have to take advantage of that.
"Every club in this league wants to try to make their home ground a fortress. And we try to make it difficult for teams."