Stoke City striker Ricardo Fuller insists there's no lingering rift with skipper Andy Griffin after their on-field clash earlier this season.

Despite not wanting to touch on the Griffin incident at Upton Park, the striker did explain why he has sometimes been no stranger to controversy in his career.

"Sometimes I'm too passionate and too emotional because I always want to win," he admitted.

"Sometimes that comes out in the wrong way, but that's all in the past and I have learned.

"Hopefully it comes out in a positive manner in the future and I can't wait to start playing again after his shoulder injury."