Stoke defender Danny Higginbotham has signed a new deal which will keep him at at the Britannia Stadium until 2012, according to reports.
The 30-year-old has agreed a one-year extension after establishing himself as a key member of Tony Pulis' side since arriving for his second spell at the club last summer.
The former Manchester United man has lost his place in the starting XI in recent weeks, but he remains part of Pulis' plans.
A number of clubs were thought to be keen on signing the versatile defender on loan, but Stoke have moved to tie him down to a new long-term contract.
Higginbotham is the latest Stoke player to agree a new contract, with Ryan Shawcross also signing a contract extension in recent days.


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Richjonesy (Stoke City fan)
"Higginbottm?
Collins?
Get Dickinson back in the team. "
Jamo (Stoke City fan)
"Stoke4life, you must be one seriously sad individual to go to the trouble of registering on here so you can pretend to be a Stoke fan. Rather than being "Stoke4life" may I suggest you get a life and worry about whoever you really support.
Loser. "
Stoke4life (Stoke City fan)
"Poor defender. I think were a poor team this season.very 1 dimensional football with no skill.i hope we get relegated back to the place were we belong in the championship."
robstoke (Stoke City fan)
"Great news, he's better than collins"
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