 Tony Pulis became Stoke manager in November 2002 and lead the club to safety on the final day of the 2002–03 season.He was sacked at the end of the 2004–05 season but was re-appointed by returning chairman Peter Coates in July 2006.He led the club to promotion to the Premier League in 2007–08 season and has since helped the club to establish themselves back in English football's top tier.