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Rory Delap: Emotional Stoke Transfer, Long Throw CARNAGE, Scaring Arsenal & Derby Jim Smith Stories
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In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by one of their former players, former Stoke City and Sunderland midfielder Rory Delap.
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Rory discusses his early beginnings and working under the legendary Jim Smith at Derby County, before a move to Southampton saw him come under the stewardship of Gordon Strachan.
He talks about joining Mick at Sunderland before explaining the emotional rollercoaster of signing for Stoke and then suffering a broken leg.
The conversation then delves into Rory’s famous long throw at Stoke - one which caused carnage in Premier League defences up and down the country.
Finally, Rory chats about the famous Pulis pre-season and his own sons, Liam and Finn.
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"Rory Delap: Emotional Stoke Transfer, Long Throw CARNAGE, Scaring Arsenal & Derby Jim Smith Stories" is an episode of The Managers. Runtime 1 hr 8 min. Published November 3, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
