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Wed 01 Jan 2007Lawrence a key signing - StokeThe signing of Republic of Ireland fringe player Liam Lawrence gives Stoke City every opportunity of securing Premiership promotion, club manager Tony Pulis believes.Lawrence had been on loan at the club since November but made the move permanent yesterday following a £500,000 switch from Roy Keane's Sunderland.