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Fuller was sent off shortly after West Ham equalised at Upton Park
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates has said Ricardo Fuller will not be transfer listed despite slapping Andy Griffin in Sunday's defeat to West Ham.
The 29-year-old was sent-off for striking the Stoke captain in the 2-1 defeat at Upton Park.
Coates told BBC Radio Stoke: "There have been no discussions about selling Ricardo Fuller.
"He is such an important player for us, we want to strengthen the team rather than sell our best players."
Coates said he was disappointed by Fuller's actions, but despite condemning the Jamaican international he called into question the decision of referee Michael Jones to show the striker a straight red card.
"It was a big disappointment because we could have got at least a point from the game," said Coates.
"We can't blame the referee for the incident because that's Ricardo's fault.
"But I've seen the incident on television, and although I know players shouldn't raise their hands, in the great scheme of things I don't think it deserved any special attention.
"I think the referee could have used his discretion and common sense and told the players to get on with the game," he added. I think Tony Pulis would like about three players, but I don't want to give too much away
Peter Coates
Coates also dismissed any speculation linking Fuller with a move to Everton.
"If Everton are keen, it's news to me," said Coates.
"I don't mind clubs approaching us. I hope other clubs want all our players because that means they are good players, but it's up to us what we do with them."
And Coates reiterated his desire to strengthen the City squad during the January transfer window.
"We've got a few things on the go," said Coates.
"I think Tony Pulis would like about three players, but I don't want to give too much away.
"I do know we'll have a stronger squad at the end of January than what we have now," he added.
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates has said Ricardo Fuller will not be transfer listed despite slapping Andy Griffin in Sunday's defeat to West Ham.
The 29-year-old was sent-off for striking the Stoke captain in the 2-1 defeat at Upton Park.
Coates told BBC Radio Stoke: "There have been no discussions about selling Ricardo Fuller.
"He is such an important player for us, we want to strengthen the team rather than sell our best players."
Coates said he was disappointed by Fuller's actions, but despite condemning the Jamaican international he called into question the decision of referee Michael Jones to show the striker a straight red card.
"It was a big disappointment because we could have got at least a point from the game," said Coates.
"We can't blame the referee for the incident because that's Ricardo's fault.
"But I've seen the incident on television, and although I know players shouldn't raise their hands, in the great scheme of things I don't think it deserved any special attention.
"I think the referee could have used his discretion and common sense and told the players to get on with the game," he added. I think Tony Pulis would like about three players, but I don't want to give too much away
Peter Coates
Coates also dismissed any speculation linking Fuller with a move to Everton.
"If Everton are keen, it's news to me," said Coates.
"I don't mind clubs approaching us. I hope other clubs want all our players because that means they are good players, but it's up to us what we do with them."
And Coates reiterated his desire to strengthen the City squad during the January transfer window.
"We've got a few things on the go," said Coates.
"I think Tony Pulis would like about three players, but I don't want to give too much away.
"I do know we'll have a stronger squad at the end of January than what we have now," he added.
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