Source: PA
Etherington lives up to Matthews legend
Stoke boss Tony Pulis hailed Matthew Etherington's match-winning performance against Blackburn as a fitting tribute to Sir Stanley Matthews.
Etherington scored one goal and made another in the Potters' 3-0 win at the Britannia Stadium, on the day the club commemorated Matthews' final appearance in a Stoke shirt 45 years ago.
Following Danny Higginbotham's early opener, Etherington crossed for Mamady Sidibe to make it 2-0 in first-half stoppage-time before capping the victory after the break by turning Michel Salgado and placing the ball beyond the reach of Paul Robinson.
It was yet another eye-catching display from the former West Ham winger which Pulis felt was entirely appropriate for the occasion.
"It was lovely for Matty to score, for a winger to score a goal of that quality, real quality," said Pulis, who was also celebrating his 300th game in charge of Stoke.
"I've just been told he (Matthews) didn't score many goals but he provided bundles. I'm delighted, and delighted for the team and everyone at the football club."
