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Last updated: 26th February 2008

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Fulop: Recalled by Sunderland

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Stoke City are in the market for a new loan goalkeeper after Marton Fulop was recalled by Sunderland.

Fulop only joined the Championship leaders last Friday and was on the bench for the 1-0 win over Ipswich Town at the weekend.

He was expected to challenge Steve Simonsen for a starting spot at the Britannia Stadium, but has been summoned back to Wearside.

An injury to Darren Ward has prompted Sunderland's decision, leaving Stoke with a frantic search to bring in a replacement before Tuesday's trip to Preston North End.

Disappointed

"We are obviously disappointed that Marton has been recalled, but there is nothing we can do about that," director of football John Rudge told Stoke's official website.

"Hopefully we will sign another goalkeeper some time today, in time for tonight's game at Preston North End."

Fulop has yet to make a first-team appearance for Sunderland this season after spending the first half of the campaign on loan at Leicester City.