Tony Pulis believes Stoke City's success is due to managerial stability.
Pulis's five years back in charge make him the fourth longest-serving manager in the Premier League, behind only Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and David Moyes..
He told The Sentinel: "I am a great believer in stability, especially if you get the right mix. It is paramount to being successful..
"I have tremendous respect for Peter Coates and his family and, as long as they are happy with what I am doing, then I am happy here."
