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Rory Delap says farewell to Stoke

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  1. Waddos_legends

    Waddos_legends Active Member

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    The end of another era -

    The delapidator who put the fear of god into many a premier league defence -

    http://www1.skysports.com/football/...s-it-is-tough-leaving-Stoke-after-seven-years

    Rory Delap says it is tough leaving Stoke after seven years

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    Stoke midfielder Rory Delap admits it will be a wrench leaving the club after seven years at the Britannia Stadium.

    Delap originally had a spell on loan at Stoke from October 2006 before making his move permanent three months later as Tony Pulis assembled a squad that would win promotion to the Premier League the following season.

    The Republic of Ireland international has been on loan with Barnsley since January, where he played his part in maintaining the club's Championship status.

    Delap revealed he had already decided it was time to leave the Potters during last season, and his biggest regret was not being able to acknowledge the club's supporters for their backing.

    "I am a little sad I didn't really get the chance to thank the Stoke fans that supported me and the team so loudly during the rise of the club over the last seven years," Delap said.

    "It seems the club is going in another direction but for me having not featured much this season I already knew it would be time for me to move on.

    "I have proved to myself and others that I can still play at a high level after playing a part in Barnsley's survival this season and I feel fit enough to play on for another couple of seasons.

    "It's a shame what has happened there this week as Tony has done a huge job in his tenure and rewind seven years everyone there would have bitten your arm off to be they are now.

    "Having said all that Stoke City will always be a massive part of my life and I hope me in theirs, I am sure our partnership will be fondly remembered."
     
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  2. Waddos_legends

    Waddos_legends Active Member

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    Wonder if Pulis will take him to his new club?
     
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  3. nickyb

    nickyb Well-Known Member

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    First two seasons back:

    Delap - missile throw, Mama knock on - Fuller GOAL - easy innit!
     
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  4. jowlermonkey

    jowlermonkey Well-Known Member

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    Hope he has Shotton aswell.
     
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  5. Smithers

    Smithers Well-Known Member
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    Top bloke and I wish him well. In our first couple of season he was massive for us but towards the end he was overused and tactically exposed but that was down to the manager and not him as a player - he even commented at times that he was suprised to be playing so much!

    All the best - top bloke both on and off the pitch!
     
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  6. drewstoke

    drewstoke New Member

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    thanks rory ,great servant to the club and top bloke i could not agree more.
     
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  7. ricc full

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    thanks Rory without you we would have been relegated within the first 2 seasons.
     
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