How Megan Campbell's spectacular long throw-in became a weapon for Ireland

Emma Duffy IT’S A SUNNY evening in late June 2007, and the streets around the University of Limerick are lined with people.With the nearby accommodation emptied, one player has the attention of the campus.While the young player has everyone — mainly kids, but adults alike — in the palm of her hand, whispers start circulating.The oohs and aahs continue with every effort longer than the last.

The same feeling of awe remains to this day, with the Ireland and London City Lionesses defender in line to win her 50th cap in the upcoming Euro 2025 qualifier double-header against Sweden.Campbell reckons she first realised she had the long throw in her locker when she was 12-years-old at the Boyne Rovers club in Drogheda.

— Thomas Gronnemark April 10, 2024 Campbell’s arms are hyper-mobile and can go further back than the average person. Another Megan Campbell throw causes havoc in the Scottish defence - the ball is in the net, but it won't count📱 Updates - https://t.co/mwmAKKQyjN #rtesoccer #SCOIRL pic.twitter.com/FOiuR6s9om

“At Chelsea, we got this machine in to replicate it because we couldn’t throw it and practice in the same way. Nobody could do what she does. “It put England on the back foot, it caused Hannah Hampton to come out and make decisions and put her under pressure. I don’t think we dealt with it and the momentum was building from these long throws.”

“Obviously she has an impact when she comes on so we have to make sure she can stay fresh for the amount of time that we put her on for.”

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