Back in 2008, Stoke City ended their 23 year long exile from top flight football by winning promotion from the Championship. It was milestone moment for the Potters and their manager Tony Pulis, holding on for a point in the final game of the season against Leicester to secure promotion , something that defied expectation for a relatively small club.
However, following the celebrations, the question was quickly asked - how on earth would they stay in the Premier League?
The solution - a midfielder by the name of Rory Delap, and his secret weapon, an undefendable long throw.
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