The former Manchester City striker has started just two of Chelsea's last nine Premier League games, but was handed a chance by Liam Rosenior, with in-form forward Joao Pedro dropping to the bench. And former Blackburn and Newcastle striker Shearer added: "Delap recovered well from that start and has been instrumental in the win. Ex-Manchester City defender Micah Richards hopes Delap can "replicate that in the Premier League". "What I liked about it, is when Hull set up in this five, Delap was thinking if he could get into the space." While Delap must wait for his next goal, former Spurs and Manchester City midfielder Michael Brown added on BBC Radio 5 Live: "Delap can do anything.