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An early Robert Huth header over the bar aside, it was the visitors who looked the more creative of the two sides, breaking from defence with pace and not a little imagination.

Stoke City 0-0 Aston Villa | Premier League match report 2011

The ball does go behind for a corner, though …81 mins The corner is worked back to Petrov a few yards back from the D, but his shot is a wild one, clearing the crossbar by some distance.82 mins "I really like Big Bob Huth," announces Ian Burch, apropos nothing in particular.

Stoke v Aston Villa - as it happened | Paolo Bandini 2011

The Britannia falls silent as Huth pushes Leon Best in the six yard box after a long throw.

Stoke City v Newcastle United - as it happened | Jacob Steinberg 2011

In England, centre-halves like Stoke City's Robert Huth are encouraged to kick it long and hit it into the channels for the big man.

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That's how to silence the taunts.41 min: Another change for Stoke: Robert Huth replaces the injured Marc Wilson.44 min: Ryan Taylor is down after an elbow to the chest from Walters.

Stoke City v Newcastle United - as it happened | Jacob Steinberg 2011

Ba, however, quickly turned down the volume back down when he dispatched a penalty in the 80th minute, after Robert Huth nudged into Best.

Stoke City 1-3 Newcastle United | Premier League match report 2011

Etherington goes across to take it on the right and curls it invitingly into the area, where Huth arrives eight yards from goal to nut a header a few yards over the bar.

Stoke City v Newcastle United - as it happened | Jacob Steinberg 2011

And he could have been sent off within 30 seconds of coming on as he jumps into a reckless challenge with Huth in the centre circle, leading with his studs.

Stoke City v Newcastle United - as it happened | Jacob Steinberg 2011

Around three years after the whistle is blown, the ever-charming Robert Huth needlessly charges into Krul, drawing an angry reaction from the goalkeeper.

Stoke City v Newcastle United - as it happened | Jacob Steinberg 2011

Robert Huth, Matthew Upson, Kenwyne Jones and Cameron Jerome are the unlucky ones who miss out.

Stoke City v Newcastle United - as it happened | Jacob Steinberg 2011