Kenwyne Jones: Won't Play Against Crystal Palace

Manager Mark Hughes said that Jones will not play this week against Crystal Palace, after texting him the night before last weekend's match against Liverpool saying he would not play, the Daily Mail reports.

Analysis:

Jones was fined for refusing to play last weekend and the determination to not play him this weekend clearly stems from the same situation. Jones has trained with the team this week, although it appears that his days at Stoke are likely numbered.