Top 10 Rory Delap Throw-Ins Of All Time

Launching the ball 40-45 metres into the box at 50mph, Rory Delap's rocket-like throw-ins were the reason so many teams dreaded a trip to the Britannia Stadium in the late noughties. In fact, Arsene Wenger even petitioned to get long throw-ins banned! By 2008 keepers were kicking the ball out for corners rather than risking an overarm cannon from the sidelines. More accurate and more deadly than a free kick, it's no exaggeration to say Rory Delap's throw-ins were instrumental to not only getting Stoke City promoted to the Premier League in 2008, but keeping them there for the next decade. During their first season in the top flight a massive 25% of Stoke's goals were assisted by Delap throws. Allowing the scrappy underdogs to hold their own against the multi-billion pound oil money teams. Over his career, at least 45 goals were scored from Delaps deadly throw-ins. It was even suggested he represent Ireland in the javelin for the 2012 Olympics. These are Cracking Stuff's top 10. Enjoy!