Rob Parker | February 25, 2010
Time to throw the towel in
Last night’s FA Cup replay between Stoke and Manchester City was forced when the Potters grabbed an equaliser at Eastlands from a Rory Delap throw.
Indeed, before the two sides met in their recent league game, Shay Given said of Delap’s throw: “You see it every week on Match of the [...]
Rob Parker | December 11, 2008
Erm, do we have a Plan B boss?
I believe it was BBC blogger Robbo who cleverly coined Rory Delap’s long-throw the Delapidator. But while his launches into the penalty area may leave opposition defences in ruin, it seems they have the same effect on his shoulder.
The midfielder/touchline roamer has revealed he has been taking pain-killing [...]
Rob Parker | November 13, 2008
Stretch him, Tone
The frequently chuckle-worthy Guardian Gallery has had a field day with Rory Delap as its theme. This is one of our favourites, featuring Rory Delap as a Stretch Armstrong toy (old school) and Tony Pulis giving him his pre-match warm-up. Click Read More to see what Steve Bruce is up to at Wigan [...]
Rob Parker | November 3, 2008
The Premier League’s worst kept secret weapon
How do you defend it? Answers on a postcard please. In the meantime, Stoke City can be content in their mid-table habitat smugly compiling over-dramatic compilations like this one!
