Steve Sidwell produces a right-footed shot from just outside the penalty box that misses to the left of the target. Michel Sidibé (born 1952), Executive Director of UNAIDS and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations For an hour, however, you would hardly have guessed as much, Stoke staging a defensive master-class to stifle Villa's usual flair. Stoke defended doggedly throughout, but offered little by way of goal threat beyond a disallowed first-half effort from Mamady Sidibe. Yet a career he feared would never start also almost came to a premature end. Read More Related Articles

Corner taken by Matthew Etherington from the right by-line played to the near post, Ricardo Fuller takes a shot. Paul Konchesky He was a major player under Tony Pulis as Stoke won their place in the Premier League in 2008. He scored rare but vital goals in the promotion season as he proved the perfect foil for Ricardo Fuller's magic - and he lifted the roof in the first home game up with an injury time header to seal a 3-2 win over Aston Villa. Sidibe had arrived in the Potteries in 2005 and admits it would now be hard for him to move away, especially as his son Sulley looks to emulate his father’s success, currently signed for Stoke’s academy ... just as a midfielder.I had no concerns over him. He's a terrific talent but he's also really mature, for being so young. Born in England, Sol is of Malian descent. He was called up to the England U15s in September 2021. [6] On 6 September 2023, Sidibie made his England U17 debut during a 3–2 defeat to Portugal at the Pinatar Arena. [7] Personal life [ edit ]

Stoke City hero Mama Sidibe signs for Potteries Sunday League". Stoke Sentinel. Archived from the original on 1 October 2015 . Retrieved 25 February 2015. Instead, time and again the Cottagers defence went missing in the bitterly cold conditions as Stoke belied their recent slump in form with an effervescent display. Damien Duff's deflected shot and Clint Dempsey's dipping long-ranger led to a nervy finale, but Stoke just held on. GOAL - Clinton Dempsey : Stoke 3 - 2 Fulham Clinton Dempsey grabs a goal from outside the penalty area high into the middle of the goal. Stoke 3-2 Fulham.Former Stoke City striker Mamady Sidibe ends trial with Southend United". Echo News . Retrieved 23 October 2014. An injury-time header from Stoke substitute Mamady Sidibe helped the Potters to a dramatic 3-2 win in their first ever home match in the Premier League.