It's the news we have all been praying for and it came today at a price far removed from the unrealistic £6m Real Zaragoza had initially demanded for the services of the former Arsenal and Liverpool wide man.
Jermaine has been little short of a revelation since his introduction on the right, he has brought the intelligence and flair that berth deserves and more importantly the balance the side so desperately needed. Etherington has long been the quick out ball and I think that this was somewhat of burden on him so it's great news that we can now mix it down either flank for the longer term with this signing.
It's been a breath of fresh air to see a player playing with a big grin on his face and it's clear to all that Jermaine has enjoyed his spell here and has fit right into the dressing room and indeed the hearts of the Stoke faithful.
"The supporters, players and management have been absolutely fantastic to me over these past four months and I desperately wanted to stay here because I love it so much"
Apologies for the lack of updates over the festive period, things will be back to normal after the Everton game.
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James Whittaker is a football writer and ardent Stoke fan. Having moved to Leeds as a youngster his father refused to take him to his local Championship winning side and instead insisted he chose the Third Division team of his forefathers, Stoke City. Since then there has been no looking back and having been brought up on a diet of Dave Rowson, Kyle Lightbourne and John Gayle, is now embracing the dizzy heights of the top flight for the first time in his life. Fiercely loyal, though always welcoming sensible chat and debate, you can find him on Twitter @ESPN_Stoke
James Whittaker is a football writer and ardent Stoke fan. Having moved to Leeds as a youngster his father refused to take him to his local Championship winning side and instead insisted he chose the Third Division team of his forefathers, Stoke City. Since then there has been no looking back and having been brought up on a diet of Dave Rowson, Kyle Lightbourne and John Gayle, is now embracing the dizzy heights of the top flight for the first time in his life. Fiercely loyal, though always welcoming sensible chat and debate, you can find him on Twitter @ESPN_Stoke
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