Stoke manager Mark Hughes has said he feels the Potters are a stronger side since the move of striker Kenwyne Jones to Cardiff City.
Hughes, though, did say he believed there was still a role for Jones at the Britannia Stadium before the move did go through.
"Kenwyne was frustrated because he wasn't playing. I said at the time I didn't think it was the correct way to go about it," said Hughes.
"He will say he was justified because he got a move and a longer contract.
"He has moved on, we have moved on. I still felt he had a role here, but that wasn't to be. We made the move that was correct for Stoke City."