Dad Rory has encouraging update on Liam Delap’s Ireland potential
So you’re saying there’s a chance…. Despite being one England’s hottest prospects, Liam Delap is yet to line out for the senior side of the country he has played for from U16s to U21s. As such, there is still a glimmer of hope that he could line out for Ireland, like his father Rory, who […]
7 months ago
England rising star in talks with Ireland boss over potential nation switch
This could be a big addition to the squad. Ireland boss, Heimir Hallgrímsson, announced his initial Ireland squad for June friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg, around two weeks ago. Seamus Coleman and Sammie Szmodics have since dropped out due to injury, with Andrew Moran coming into the team as well. The squad includes four new […]
10 months ago
Highly rated Premier League striker closes door on Ireland switch due to FIFA rule
He is the son of a former Republic of Ireland international. One of the Premier League’s most-talked-about young goalscoring prospects looks set to rule himself out of playing for the Republic of Ireland after receiving an England U21 call-up. Liam Delap – son of former Republic of Ireland midfielder Rory Delap – has been touted […]
1 year ago
Shay Given calls for Ireland to cap Premier League striker
“He’s powerful, and he’s a good finisher.” Shay Given has called on the Republic of Ireland to cap Liam Delap and strengthen their squad ahead of the Uefa Nations League campaign starting in September. Delap, who signed for Ipswich Town from Manchester City for £20m earlier this summer, is an England underage international, having represented […]
1 year ago
Rory Delap named as Robbie Keane’s assistant at Maccabi Tel Aviv
The long-throw specialist joins Keane in his controversial first managerial post. Former Ireland international Rory Delap has been named as Robbie Keane’s assistant manager at Israeli Premier League side Maccabi Tel Aviv. The ex-Stoke City defender heads to the Israeli capital days after former teammate Keane was announced as the club’s manager, in what is […]
2 years ago
Glenn Whelan highlights Rory Delap’s importance under ‘Pulis-ball’ at Stoke City
‘Delap had more than just the throw-in.’ Glenn Whelan has discussed Tony Pulis’ tactics during Stoke City’s first season back in the Premier League in 2008 as they utilised Rory Delap’s long throw-ins. Whelan made 277 Premier League appearances for the Potters between 2008 to 2017 as they reached an FA Cup final and played […]
4 years ago