LieselLouis Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Having looked at the weather forecast at the weekend there is possible rain showers on Sunday. Is Rory Delap allowed to use his infamous towel?
The True Marple White Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 On Oatcake they are saying he could be a doubt..........picked up a niggle at Spurs.
Guest Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Having looked at the weather forecast at the weekend there is possible rain showers on Sunday. Is Rory Delap allowed to use his infamous towel? Wembley is bigger than most, he won't be able to reach the penalty area in any event
no balls Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 I'm just guessing here but I think Owen might've already thought about this and had a chat with the lads about the tactics should the towel come out. But as I say, I'm only guessing.
enzo gambaro Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 (edited) Wembley is bigger than most, he won't be able to reach the penalty area in any event It's five metres wider than Stoke - it'll still be a threat. Edited April 12, 2011 by enzo gambaro
Bigtoe Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 On Oatcake they are saying he could be a doubt..........picked up a niggle at Spurs. Hope so I'm bringing my laser pen just in case
Sweep Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Wembley is bigger than most, he won't be able to reach the penalty area in any event I don't think it's greatly bigger than the average PL pitch though is it? - I'm sure some statto will have all the pitch measurements v Wembley though, so we can see.....
HomerJay Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 using towel is gaining an unfair advantage imo. wasnt that tranmere bloke banned from using a towel years ago?
QFPants Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Thought it was fine as long as towels were available for both teams to stop an unfair advantage to one side. No idea what happens at a neutral venue though. Delap can hit the penalty area from halfway, I really don't think a few metres will make a difference.
Danny G Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 using towel is gaining an unfair advantage imo. wasnt that tranmere bloke banned from using a towel years ago? its allowed but towels have to be available for both teams, Stoke cheekily got around this buy stashing the towels behind the advertising boards in their own half
MickyD Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 using towel is gaining an unfair advantage imo. wasnt that tranmere bloke banned from using a towel years ago? I'm pretty sure the rule is that if both teams are allowed to use the towel it is allowed. I noticed, however, during my last couple of trips to Stoke, that the ballboys actually hand it to Delap but don't when it's our throw. Or that only the ballboys within the Delap territory (Their attacking third) even have a towel. Cheating bastards. With the ball boys/girls being wembley's own I doubt they'll have them.
enzo gambaro Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 I don't think it's greatly bigger than the average PL pitch though is it? - I'm sure some statto will have all the pitch measurements v Wembley though, so we can see..... Wembley is 69 metres wide, Stoke is 64 metres wide, the Reebok is 66 metres wide. 26 of the 34 goals Stoke have scored from Delap's throw (list may be incomplete - wiki) were scored at the Britannia. However, they've scored off throw-ins at City (last season) and at West Brom (this season) in the last couple of years, and their pitches are the widest in the Premier League at 68 metres.
HomerJay Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 (edited) Wembley is 69 metres wide, Stoke is 64 metres wide, the Reebok is 66 metres wide. 26 of the 34 goals Stoke have scored from Delap's throw (list may be incomplete - wiki) were scored at the Britannia. However, they've scored off throw-ins at City (last season) and at West Brom (this season) in the last couple of years, and their pitches are the widest in the Premier League at 68 metres. sorry, stoke have score 34 goals at the brittania and 26 are from throwins? ignore me, im a nob who cant read Edited April 12, 2011 by HomerJay
Zico Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 I'm just guessing here but I think Owen might've already thought about this and had a chat with the lads about the tactics should the towel come out. But as I say, I'm only guessing. the fact it keeps working though, which suggests a chat isn't always enough
Gonk Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 What's the mystique with this cunt. It's a throw in FFS. Head the fucker clear
Sweep Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 What's the mystique with this cunt. It's a throw in FFS. Head the fucker clear I guess that you could say that with corners as well, and people still score off them. In Stokes case, I think they actually prefer one of his throws as opposed to a corner, as the throw is more accurate and comes in flatter. It's such a useful weapon for them because you can't be offside from a throw in, which allows them to chuck all their very tall lumps into the 6 yard box anytime he's within about 25~30yds of the goal. A lot of the goals they get as a result of his long throw are very scrappy affairs, which is caused due to the confusion of having about 16 outfield players in/around the penalty spot
jolly-olly Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Easy solution....yank the fuckers arm so his shoulder almost pops from its socket. The cunt will never throw a ball again.
DC08WFC Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Think there's only one thing to do against Delap's throw & it's something Jussi cannot do, which is the coming out to catch/punch the ball. Think it was MOTD that did a feature on Delap's throw & the keepers that came out for the ball we're more successful, think Petr Cech was the best of the lot.
Smiffs Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Get someone to pop the ball early doors. He wont be able to clod that very far. Sorted.
HomerJay Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 (edited) somebody stand on his fingers, he aint throwing fuck all then. Edited April 12, 2011 by HomerJay
Guest Biff Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 I guess that you could say that with corners as well, and people still score off them. In Stokes case, I think they actually prefer one of his throws as opposed to a corner, as the throw is more accurate and comes in flatter. It's such a useful weapon for them because you can't be offside from a throw in, which allows them to chuck all their very tall lumps into the 6 yard box anytime he's within about 25~30yds of the goal. A lot of the goals they get as a result of his long throw are very scrappy affairs, which is caused due to the confusion of having about 16 outfield players in/around the penalty spot You can't be offside from a corner either.
athywhite1958 Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 On Oatcake they are saying he could be a doubt..........picked up a niggle at Spurs. You sicken me.
Johnny Byrom Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 What I can't figure out is how you lot seem so sure it's Delap's time of the month. If it isn't the towel will be left in his toilet bag. Problem solved
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