Dave Kemp had spells as manager of Plymouth Argyle and Oxford United

Stoke City have confirmed that Dave Kemp has returned to his role as assistant to manager Tony Pulis.

Kemp spent last season scouting for the Potters in North and South America and fills the vacancy left by Peter Reid's appointment as Plymouth Argyle manager.

"It's as if he's never been away and that makes this a smooth transition," Pulis told the club website.

"He seemed the natural choice when we were faced with finding a new assistant and I'm delighted to have him back."

Former Plymouth and Oxford boss Kemp began his second spell as Pulis' assistant at the Britannia Stadium in the summer of 2006.

He was part of the Stoke staff when the Potters won promotion from the Championship in 2008 and during their subsequent first season in the Premier League, but then took up a scouting role in August 2009.

After Kemp's departure, Reid filled the position as number two at the Britannia Stadium, but left to take up the vacant manager's post at Home Park in June.

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