Rory Delap's throw-ins

[dww]

why dont he play with us (ireland ) anymore????

I read an interview where he said that he had given up hope of playing internationally again (although not retired) as he felt he was seen as too old and that Ireland were looking to have a young team develop. Why he hasn't been picked more before I couldn't say.

[The Erectile Banana]

I read an interview where he said that he had given up hope of playing internationally again (although not retired) as he felt he was seen as too old and that Ireland were looking to have a young team develop. Why he hasn't been picked more before I couldn't say.

He was always a very injury prone player. Everytime he was picked for an international squad he always seemed to pull out injured. I think that various managers just lost patience with him. I don't think he would have become an international regular for us but his versatility would have made him a very handy squad player.

[dww]

He was always a very injury prone player. Everytime he was picked for an international squad he always seemed to pull out injured. I think that various managers just lost patience with him. I don't think he would have become an international regular for us but his versatility would have made him a very handy squad player.

Cheers for clearing that up.

I agree about his ability. I would think that someone with such a specific talent would be worth a go in the 'Jermain Jenas' position in almost any international squad (i.e. the player who is always there but is never going to play under normal circumstances). If you are not having any joy and need a goal then he would be a great option to have on the bench.

[BigChief]

Rory Delap's throws are like Bruce Lee's one-inch punches. Its all about weight distribution at the right time. Large muscles would actually hinder this ability.

[The Erectile Banana]

Cheers for clearing that up.

I agree about his ability. I would think that someone with such a specific talent would be worth a go in the 'Jermain Jenas' position in almost any international squad (i.e. the player who is always there but is never going to play under normal circumstances). If you are not having any joy and need a goal then he would be a great option to have on the bench.

Exactly. All we need now is to bring the Happy Giraffe Niall Quinn out of retirement to get on the end of a few throws and we'll storm our way to the World Cup.

[Angryred]

Who was the guy that did the flip throws in the premiership a good while ago?

[Parm]

haha love the sound effects on the 2nd one.

Has Delap always done those throws, he's been around for donkeys years and before this season I can't remember anyone ever going on about him.

guess its ruffled a few feathers with the big boys and we cant have that now can we

[Red Chilli]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ewqy5EDrenw

[Red Chilli]

Who was the guy that did the flip throws in the premiership a good while ago?

Was it Steve Elliott?

[Liverpool]

Davey challinor made delaps throws look like childsplay. Challinor was unreal - he could either throw it in high and looping, or ****ing drill it in like a rocket - he was ****ing unreal.

Remember going to Prenton Park he threw the ball to the other side of the pitch and lead led to a Tranmere throw he jogs over takes it and it goes out on the other side he jogs over..

Ive got a big throw in but not one upper body muscle, pulled my calf once taking a throw.

[Pablo]

Delap certainly knows how to whip the ball into the POMO.

[The Erectile Banana]

Delap certainly knows how to whip the ball into the POMO.

Get back to your monastery Mr. Peacock.

[ntto]

If they ever changed the rules to allow set piece takers to come on as temporary substitutes like they do with Hockey, he would be priceless!

David Beckham, Maradonna and Gazza would also be able to play into retirement!

They stopped that more than 8 years ago now, it was getting incredibly out of control.

You had dedicated players who weren't good at hockey at all, but who had incredible upper body strenght and who could drag-flick / strike a ball with amazing power and accuracy.

[slimbimjim]

They stopped that more than 8 years ago now, it was getting incredibly out of control.

You had dedicated players who weren't good at hockey at all, but who had incredible upper body strenght and who could drag-flick / strike a ball with amazing power and accuracy.

****. I thought I was being real clever there

Can you imagine a dream team of Delap and Beckham?

[slimbimjim]

Oh and Shearer for penalties!