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‘We always seemed to have it over Arsenal psychologically. If we could have played them every week, we would have done’ Tony Pulis on being Arsene Wenger’s kryptonite with Stoke City

Pulis’ Potter side had a habit of getting under the Gunners’ skin

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‘I’ll stay out of Liam’s international future unless he ever wants my advice – then I’ll give it to him and him only’ Rory Delap on the guidance he gives his son Liam

The former Stoke City star has two sons making their way in the professional game

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'I was 31 before people started to ask me about the throw, I don’t know what I was good at before that, but it must have something!' Rory Delap explains how his throw-in morphed into a psychological assault in the Barclays era

The former javelin ace became a cult hero by rattling defences everywhere – he later spent time in a panic room in Israel before watching son Liam shine

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‘If we could have played Arsenal every week at Stoke, we would have done – we had it over them, Arsene Wenger even tried to ban throw-ins! It’s nice that people now say Mikel Arteta has copied me’ Tony Pulis gives his verdict on the Gunners’ title charge

In an exclusive interview, the former Stoke boss explains how he feels about proving an unlikely inspiration for Arsenal’s fine form

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The lowliest team to score against England and other ranking disparities

Plus: more football records that were rapidly broken and Home Nations players from the crown dependencies

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‘When the alarms go off, you go into the safe room for around five or 10 minutes, then come back out and carry on with your day. It was a strange experience’ Rory Delap on coaching in Israel

The former Stoke midfielder was Robbie Keane’s assistant at Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2023

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‘People think it was all set plays and throw-ins at Stoke. It wasn’t. Tony Pulis recruited a team of characters who were tough and hard to beat, but we could play’ Rory Delap on the Potters’ other side under Pulis

Rory Delap was a key part of Tony Pulis’ cliche-ridden Stoke City side of the late 2000s

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Football tactics derived from AI? ‘The algorithms are watching’

In today’s Football Daily: The future is here

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‘I competed in javelin at county level and cleaned up. I think my personal best was 55 metres when I stopped at 14 or 15 and football took over instead’ Long throw ace Rory Delap on his incredible trademark

Stoke legend Rory Delap would secure a place in Premier League folklore history

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NEW ISSUE: Cole Palmer’s journey to cult status, James McAtee on his Forest switch, Denilson tells his story, javelin ace Rory Delap, Max Dowman and Rio Ngumoha scouted and Jari Litmanen takes your questions

Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device – from Thursday October 16

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Long throw-in pioneer Dave Challinor salutes return of successful launch

The original throw-in specialist analyses how Premier League teams are reaping the rewards from set pieces

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‘Reminded me a bit of Stoke City with Delap’ Erling Haaland credits his son and a Brentford player for decisive goal in old school clash

The Manchester City striker believes he scored one of his better goals in the slender win over the Bees

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Former Republic of Ireland star dad Rory tells FFT about his stance on Liam Delap’s international future: ‘He’s spoken to both England and Ireland – I’m so proud of what he’s achieving’

Long throw cult hero Rory Delap gives thoughts on his son's fine progress – and why he swapped the Champions League for Prenton Park

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Chelsea report: Liam Delap's Stamford Bridge happiness revealed amid competition for places admission

Liam Delap is 'under no illusions' he will be required to fight for his place at Chelsea this season

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The Premier League’s 40 Best-Ever ‘Streets Won’t Forget’ Players

These Premier League cult heroes are cherished by fans for their dazzling skills, unforgettable moments, and one-of-a-kind playing style.

Evening Standard

Chelsea show Liam Delap faith with new announcement in bid to break 'curse'

New £30m arrival takes on key responsibility at Stamford Bridge as he looks to succeed where many others have failed over recent years

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Ranked! The 50 Best Premier League players of the season

From warhorses to Wor History-Makers, FourFourTwo ranks a half-century of talent from 2024/25 – has your man made the cut?

The Independent UK

Who is Tom Tonks? Tamworth’s long throw weapon set to trouble Tottenham

The non-league Rory Delap has caused havoc so far in the FA Cup with a long throw that is ‘more dangerous than a corner’

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Players who had a signature move

From the Cruyff turn to Panenka's penalty, a look at the footballers known for a signature move...

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Players who scored memorable overhead kicks

A look at some of the players known for scoring memorable overhead kicks during their careers...

The Independent UK

Robbie Keane forced to flee Israel amid Hamas attacks

Keane is manager of Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv and was holed up in a panic room before being evacuated to Greece

Daily Mirror

Robbie Keane completes first signing at new club with forgotten Premier League cult hero

Former Republic of Ireland and Premier League striker Robbie Keane caused a stir this week when he was announced as the new manager of Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv

Irish Mirror

Former Ireland international Rory Delap joins Robbie Keane at Maccabi Tel Aviv

Record goalscorer Keane is surrounding himself with people he knows for his first big managerial role

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The best Premier League XI never to play Champions League football

A trio of players each with 100+ Premier League goals, plus the league's most enduring goalkeeper. How did this lot never play in the Champions League? Andrew Murray explains

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Sunderland coach a reported target for ex-Black Cats boss Alex Neil at Stoke City

Former Sunderland boss Alex Neil is reportedly interested in bringing Mike Dodds to the bet365 Stadium

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