Burnley FC ground staff moved the advertising hoardings closer to the pitch at Turf Moor in the hope of blunting Stoke City defender Rory Delap’s long throws.
However, the plan failed as Delap launched a missile in the 23rd minute which led to Tuncay opening the scoring.
Burnley fought back in the second half and David Nugent equalised in the 52nd minute to earn a 1-1 draw.
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis said: "We noticed what they had done as soon as we came out. We get on with it, it is their club, it's their ground.
"They have to do what they have to do. You take it and get on with it. I don't care where a goal comes from. It is always satisfying scoring.
"Because he was a javelin thrower as well, Rory has that technique obviously down to a treat."
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