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17th Aug 2015

Watch: Sorry Rory Delap, we’ve found a new throw-in king

What a throw

Robert Redmond

We’ve finally found someone to take Rory Delap’s crown as the king of football throw-ins.

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No, not him, this guy:throw in 3Ljubo Baranin is a Serbian defender who we’re shocked has never been signed by Tony Pulis.

Rory Delap played 11 times for Ireland, but is remembered more for his throw-in ability, terrorising defences, mostly Arsenal’s, during Stoke City’s first few seasons in the Premier League.

However, with Delap retired, Baranin is free to take his place as football’s most dangerous throw-in taker.

throw in 2The 28 year old currently plays for Radnik Surdulica, in the Serbian SuperLiga. So, granted, we assume the standard of defending isn’t quite as high as the Premier League teams Delap used to wreck havoc against.

But could Delap do this on a humid Tuesday night in Belgrade?throw inH/T The Mirror.

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