Gallagher had a loan spell at Preston this season (Getty)

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has hinted on-loan striker Paul Gallagher may have played his last game for City.

The Blackburn man, 22, who had a loan spell at Stoke in 2005/06, has started two games since his January move.

Pulis told BBC Radio Stoke: "He hasn't done as well as the other players. I didn't see him the first time around.

"Last time he was here the club was going nowhere so he was probably the top player here. There are good players as this football club now."