Tony Pulis claims it entertains and amuses him when he sees other teams attempt to copy Rory Delap's throws after his side was berated about using it for so long. The success that comes from Delap launching the ball into the box was epitomised again this weekend as Ricardo Fuller got on the end of one to get Stoke a draw against Manchester City in the FA Cup. Pulis has heard people in and outside the game criticise Stoke's style of play since they were promoted to the Premier League two years ago, but is now forced to see a number of other clubs copying the tactics which has been used do successfully at the Britannia Stadium. The Stoke boss claims Delap's long throws are not their only tactic as they "create other chances and opportunities" during games. Pulis said: "It's funny though, every time I turn the TV on now someone is throwing it long." "Gareth Bale does it for Tottenham and I watched Southampton's FA Cup tie against Portsmouth and one of their lads was picking it up and throwing it into the box," he added. "People do it. It is just that we might do it better than others." Stoke's aspirations for the season could have been dealt a real blow as it is feared winger Mathew Etherington may have suffered medial ligament damage. The 28-year-old was stretchered off in the City game and is due to have a scan to reveal the true extent of the injury.