Stoke - Commons is special talent

Last updated : 28 August 2002 By Luke Thornhill
As we exclusively revealed Newcastle United are chasing Stoke City's 18-year-old winger Kris Commons as are a number of Premiership clubs.

Commons scored his first goal for the midlands club on Monday, and has won rave reviews after breaking into the side this season.

"Kristian is a special individual talent with a wonderful left foot," said Stoke manager Steve Cotterill after yesterday's match.

"I'm frightened to death because of the Premiership transfer deadline later this week.

"I'm going to turn my phone off and send Kris away somewhere uncontactable so nobody can sign him because it was a great goal by the lad."