As a boy growing up in Newport, South Wales Pulis used to be glued to his TV set when the cup final was taking place.
Then, after the last ball had been kicked and the trophy and medals presented, Pulis would rush out into the street to try to replicate his heroes.
Pulis 53, said: "When I was younger the only live games you watched were the FA Cup. That was so, so special.
"I understand the world moves on and we get a little bit blasi because there is so much live football on the television.
"I do recognise you have international football and Champions League, the Premier League, then the FA Cup. That's sad. The FA Cup used to be the pinnacle. But it will always be special to me and to people of my generation. To reach the final for me would be absolutely fantastic, not just for me but for everybody connected with the club."
Source: PA
Source: PA