Sentences with phrase «lack of leaders on»

Us Arsenal fans have always lamented the lack of leaders on the pitch, someone who can galvanize the players to keep going, to keep their heads up when things don't go our way.

Lack of leaders on the pitch, which in my opinion you need at least one on each line with a strong captain spearheading, both leading by example but able to shake up with words of wisdom.

key at present and to be frank for last number years is lack of a leader on the pitch..

Wenger has got his tactics right in most of the games, but luck and lack of a leader on the pitch has prevented Arsenal from winning games; the inexplicable 4 - 4 draw against Newcastle showed how much an experienced head on the field was sorely missed, as the Gunners were completely clueless in the last twenty minutes of the game.

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Topics included: early reporting on inaccuracies in the articles of The New York Times's Judith Miller that built support for the invasion of Iraq; the media campaign to destroy UN chief Kofi Annan and undermine confidence in multilateral solutions; revelations by George Bush's biographer that as far back as 1999 then - presidential candidate Bush already spoke of wanting to invade Iraq; the real reason Bush was grounded during his National Guard days — as recounted by the widow of the pilot who replaced him; an article published throughout the world that highlighted the West's lack of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forests.

Poulin and Medline were ousted within a week of each other, and Globe and Mail columnist Andrew Willis linked their departures as proof that «there's little tolerance for a boss who lacks a smart strategy for an increasingly tech - driven marketplace and even less patience for a leader who fails to deliver on digital promises.»

Inconsistency on the part of a leader can be caused by the fear of making a mistake, intimidation in the face of the unknown or a simple lack of understanding of the impact your behavior has on your team.

Here's the thing: I have sat in meetings with business leaders where the lack of STEM education, programs focusing on the skilled trades, and a lack of job - ready graduates has been the only focus of discussion.

According to the IFA Business Leader survey, 52.9 percent of franchisees said the lack of small business lending continues to have a negative impact on their business, compared with 55.5 percent a year ago.

If you're getting a business off the ground, you may think that pulling all - nighters or always being on call will inspire confidence in your employees, but that lack of sleep really just makes you less of a charismatic leader, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology.

Franchise businesses are now poised to accelerate growth plans, but industry leaders say the lack of confidence in our leaders in Washington to address the fundamental challenges facing our economy is keeping them and prospective investors on the sidelines.»

A host on the left - wing MSNBC mocked Democrats like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D - NY) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D - CA) on Monday for the party's lack of diversity that was on display when Democrats unveiled their new «better deal» plan in Virginia.

One can recognize a mature growth group by its lack of leader dependence, its high level of trust and mutual confrontation, the ways in which growth facilitation occur throughout the group, and the ways in which the designated leader draws on group resources.

On that day, like so many of you, I awoke disillusioned with our democracy, horrified that an unqualified narcissist lacking in empathy, curiosity, and morality would soon become the leader of the free world.

Speaking on the condition of anonymity because of the subject's sensitivity, the source said such cases in Iran are difficult because of the lack of transparency in leaders» decision - making.

It may not be what «the new» mantra for «church» is, but going back to ministry after being away for a time has shown me that to the many that are disenfranchised the «new» way or the pie in the sky of what the church should be... is ending up with a lack of loyalty to the cause, a lack of accountability to leaders — move on if you don't like this or that, complain about whatever and never really commit to the hard things.

But such an act would require an act of political courage on the part of our leaders, and that is something that is sorely lacking in this country.

On Friday, the leaders of the American nuns whom the Vatican had criticized said the Holy See's report was «based on unsubstantiated accusations and (was) the result of a flawed process that lacked transparency» and that the report had «caused scandal and pain throughout the church community.&raquOn Friday, the leaders of the American nuns whom the Vatican had criticized said the Holy See's report was «based on unsubstantiated accusations and (was) the result of a flawed process that lacked transparency» and that the report had «caused scandal and pain throughout the church community.&raquon unsubstantiated accusations and (was) the result of a flawed process that lacked transparency» and that the report had «caused scandal and pain throughout the church community.»

Too many Pentecostal organizations lack any structure for safe criticism of dysfunctional behavior, aberrant teaching or abusive practices on the part of leaders and powerful ministers.

It is unfortunate that a country of this stature, who rules the world, from the skies like a god, and lacks comprehensive leadership to deal with these pressing issues... where are the Presidents akin to our late leaders that took the initiative and got things done, America has become a cold, hostile place to live, We lack the sense of unity that made us what we are... There are hundreds of thousand unemployed, Why can't the government promote an agency akin to the peace corps, that utilizes the young folks sitting on their a $ $ and make them earn their unemployment check by working in this storm zone, to rehabilitate and get these folks back on their feet... it would promote a culture of selflessness and charity and would without a question cause a paradigm shift in the minds of our youth, This is what makes a nation great!

And while the headlines regarding churches and pedophilia remain largely focused on Catholic parishes, the lack of hierarchical structure and systematized record - keeping in most Protestant churches makes it harder not only for church leaders to impose standards, but for interested parties to track allegations of abuse.»

When questioned about the lack of leadership, Arsenal legend Thierry Henry said: «The boss, Arsene, needs that [leaders on the pitch] type of help.

40: R2P8 CB CORDREA TANKERSLEY CLEMSON (better than Worley immediately) 72: R3P8 G DORIAN JOHNSON PITTSBURGH (with a plan to move him to OT based on athleticism, strength, lack of G weight) 98: R3P34 S MARCUS MAYE FLORIDA (upgrade over Boston) 115: R4P8 WR CHRIS GODWIN PENN STATE (really good combine) 152: R5P8 RB JAMES CONNER PITTSBURGH (tough runner between the tackles, great leader and cancer survivor) 192: R6P8 K ZANE GONZALEZ ARIZONA STATE (upgrade kicking game immediately) 233: R7P15 DL D.J. JONES MISSISSIPPI (Kyle Love role)

We are lacking a leader on the pitch and steel in midfield, simple as... and I do not believe our manager is the best man to unlock the potential of the team.

we have shown times without number we don't do pressure, we lack grit and balls, so if the title race goes to the wire, with each match plays dxd under enormous pressure to hold on to the top spot or chase the leaders down you cn be rest assured we will find a way to bottle it, its what we do best...... and as soon as we are out of contention and pressure is off, just watch us rack up wins after wins, in time to nab the 4th spot

The lack of play our BFG has had might be a concern, as Per has not featured at all for the Gunners this season, but he is vastly experienced and to be perfectly honest we could do with a few more leaders out there on the pitch.

With captain Jordan Henderson on the bench, there was a noticeable lack of characters and leaders on the pitch as the Reds were weakly overwhelmed by Sevilla's response.

On the other hand it could just be seen as one of those things and that in reality the reason why Arsenal are currently sitting 11 points off the surprise leaders Leicester City is because we have not been good enough or have shot ourselves in the foot too often, while some will point to the lack of transfer action from the boss as a glaring flaw in his master plan.

Will our lack of real leaders on the pitch end up costing Arsenal dear?

With Arsenal failing to take games by the scruff of the neck this season, and allowing themselves to tamely drop away from the title chase against Leicester, there has been much discussion about the fact that Arsenal have been lacking an inspirational leader on the pitch to goad the players into action when their heads are dropping.

Considering the amount on young players in our side last night and a lack of «leader» on the pitch, I think we should be pleased with the fact we've qualified and we've done so without using many (if any) of our first XI.

Many have pointed out the sheer lack of leaders in Arsène Wenger's squad in recent times, but the German put himself forward to make an impact at home to Stoke City on Sunday, where he was ranked as the second - best player on the pitch after Pierre - Emerick Aubameyang who as able to seal a crucial brace against The Potters.

Arsenal clearly lack that leader, and while firing Wenger tomorrow will probably not save the season, it might just have enough of an effect on the players currently wearing Arsenal shirts that things might start to turn around, ever so slowly, if Wenger were to go sooner than later.

However, I haven't had the best of luck opposing the overwhelming favourites this season, particularly of late, so a lack of courage has swung my tentative vote in the direction of the hosts, a United side who simply must register maximum points what with league leaders City facing Chelsea on Monday night.

Primarily, the leaders who excluded the group expressed a lack of competence on a professional level in managing groups and using the right teaching methods to process the knowledge content.

Countries in Europe, in contrast, which he leaned on U.S. military protection via NATO in the early days after WWII, and which lacked the resources to participate more directly in the Cold War, normalized a lower level of military expenditure, and refrained from making nearly as great an economic commitment to fight wars in the Afghanistan and Iraq as the U.S. did as a leader of those coalitions.

I am sure that when these leaders wake up each morning, they are not thinking about foreign policy, but about domestic social unrest, the lack of provision of a proper welfare system, about how to deal with the issue of internal migrants (some 200 million people on the move from villages to urban areas demanding the same rights as urban locals), and so on.

Deputy Senate Majority Leader John DeFrancisco blamed Gov. Andrew Cuomo for the lack of a conclusion on the state budget process, saying the governor's perceived national ambitions have gotten the better of him.

Senate Republican Majority Leader John Flanagan on Monday, meanwhile, wrote a letter to de Blasio chastising what he said has been a lack of transparency from the mayor's administration on education spending.

The Liberal Democrat MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, accused SNP leader Alex Salmond of «lacking interest» in the powers currently centred at Holyrood, instead only focusing on those not available to the Scottish government.

Many of those backing eurosceptic John Baron's amendment to the Queen's Speech regretting the lack of an EU referendum bill believe the UK will not be able to secure any agreement from European leaders on a fresh set of terms for British membership - making Cameron's strategy of attempting to seek agreement unrealistic.

The state Conservative Party is so far sticking by Hoffman, but GOP leaders are wondering if the lack of national attention on NY - 23 in the upcoming general election could mean last year's Tea Party cause célèbre no longer has sufficient star power to carry their banner into the race.

The Labour leader said: «Whether it's the lack of a strategy worth the name, the absence of credible ground troops, the missing diplomatic plan for a Syrian settlement, the failure to address the impact on the terrorist threat, or the refugee crisis and civilian casualties, it's become increasingly clear that the prime minister's proposals for military action simply do not stack up.»

According to someone close to de Blasio, Cuomo's lack of support for the mayor when New York City policemen turned their back on him in 2014 showed that Cuomo could not be trusted to be a friend or even a responsible leader.

New York Daily News article on BP Adams joining community leaders in Greenpoint to condemn the lack of communication around the planned implosion of the Kosciuszko Bridge and its potential impact.

I did wonder at the lack of Lib Dem love, particularly considering their strength in Sheffield (for the leader of a national party, Nick Clegg is fantastic on local issues).

As GOP Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin took his protest over a lack of hearings on water issues in Hoosick Falls to the Senate's Republican leadership, his counterpart who also represents the area in Albany backed Majority Leader John Flanagan's stance.

Later, during a question and answer session with former Port Authority Executive Director George Marlin, Paladino said «there's a complete lack of transparency» in Albany, and said Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb was «brave» after Cuomo leaned on him and the conference during the tax code debate.

If Jo Swinson beats the odds to hold her East Dunbartonshire seat, she would stand a very good chance — on her own merits, but also because the party is embarrassed by its lack of women MPs, and likely to be more so after the next election (though chances are the Farron or Lamb teams will try to sign her up to a «dream ticket» as deputy leader).

McCall not only gave Cuomo cover back when it looked like he might again mount a primary challenge against a black gubernatorial candidate (in this case, a sitting governor — the first African American to hold the post, David Paterson), but also stood by him when other black leaders were complaining about the lack of diversity on the statewide Democratic ticket.