Axed Stoke City boss Tony Pulis had plans in place for next season, it has been revealed.

The Sun says Pulis spent months working on a blueprint to transform Stoke for generations to come.

Little did he know he was facing the sack as boss and his concept - based on German efficiency combined with Spanish flair - would not see the light of day.

Pulis, 55, branded a dinosaur by his critics, left the Britannia Stadium on Tuesday convinced he could have taken the Potters to the next level.