article_snippet.sent: Stoke have enjoyed an impressive season under Mark Hughes and play much less direct than past Potters sides .
article_snippet.sent: Queens Park Rangers' Loftus Road pitch also benefited former midfielder Rory Delap, whose launched throws into the area led to a number of Stoke goals during the club's formative years in the top-flight.
article_snippet.sent: Stoke were famed for their direct style of play and scored plenty of goals from Rory Delap's long throws .