Pulis hails Walters impact

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has praised the impact of Jon Walters since his arrival at the club in the summer.
The 27-year-old Republic of Ireland international scored two goals in the Potters' 3-0 win against West Brom at the weekend, taking his tally to four for the Britannia Stadium outfit.
Walters previously plied his trade in the lower leagues before moving to Stoke from Ipswich Town, and Pulis is delighted with his attitude and commitment.
"Jon has not just been bought in respect of what he is going to do in the first team," he said.
"He has also been bought as a player who will mix in with the group and his attitude and commitment to everything he does, both on and off the pitch, is absolutely first-class.
"The players have really taken to him. We have a good spirit at the football club and the secret is to try and maintain that spirit and togetherness. Jon has moulded in so well.
"Obviously we are delighted he has got four goals already this season, but it's also his application and attitude around the place.
"As a lad, he has really mixed in and grown with the group."
Stoke's win against the Baggies was their third successive victory and it came after a run of four league defeats.
Boss Pulis is becoming more level-headed about his side's results, and says he has learned to take the rough with the smooth.
"I think you become more resilient and you understand," he added.
"For me coming into the Premier League, I was very new and I had never worked at this level before.
"But I think I'm quite a quick learner and I understand what goes on and what doesn't go on.
"I do take note of what people say and other experiences. We are on a good run at the moment, but that could spin around and we could lose the next three games.
"You have to be resilient at times, and you have to be very level-headed. It is a sound football club and there is a level base right from the top through to the young kids who play.
"We have a direction we want to go in and we know that we will stumble at times, but there is always someone there ready to pick you up and make sure you are on your way again."
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