Sentences with phrase «mcateer held his nerve»

«But instead we must hold our nerve... and maintain our focus resolutely on the prizes that are so nearly within reach.»

LONDON — Chancellor Philip Hammond has said that Britain needs a «grown - up» debate over whether pay for public sector workers should be increased, arguing that the government must «hold its nerve» on austerity.

The Utah Jazz started strong then held their nerve to beat the top - seeded Houston Rockets 116 - 108 on Wednesday and level their NBA playoffs second - round series at one game apiece.

«Brendan Rodgers couldn't hold his nerve with Liverpool to win the title a couple of years ago.

Given results elsewhere in Europe this week, it's clear no tie is over even at 4 - 1 up from one leg of any European tie, but Arsenal held their nerve when in the past they've buckled.

Then we would really see how well they can hold their nerve.

We really need to hold our nerve and deal with the expectation of winning games against so - called lesser teams and then we need to step up and cope with the pressure or the games against the big boys.

Rosberg held his nerve, fighting past Verstappen early on, holding off the charges of the Red Bulls and Sebastian Vettel in the closing stages to nab second place and secure an emotional first championship.

Both sides were reduced to ten men in the goalless 120 minutes of play, and it was Chile that held their nerve in the penalty shootout.

But can Wenger be more pragmatic and hold his nerve to keep Ozil and Sanchez away from the field for any longer, provided the recent poor results and failed transfer deals?

Who can hold their nerve more, Arsenal or Chelsea?Top at Christmas usually wins the League!

Only leicester have held their nerve and won through.

... Olympic bronze medallists Tom Daley and Dan Goodfellow held their nerve to claim Commonwealth Games 10m synchro gold.

The British champion held her nerve after two - time Commonwealth Games gold medallist David levelled the match at 1 - 1, before eventually coming through 3 - 1 for bronze.

The teams had traded goals in a pulsating 3 - 3 draw but with the pressure on in the shootout Hollie Webb held her nerve to slot home the winner, sparking jubilant scenes for Danny Kerry's side and their passionate travelling army of fans.

I think this is the real point; too often we see weak boards attempting to appease mob rule... Levy has more nous than that, but with Portsmouth turning us over in the cup an fourth place slipping away, I hope he holds his nerve.

Some of the punters «cashed in» at a reduced price their bets early, but a handful held their nerve until the end of that extraordinary season.

Nevertheless, manager Antonio Conte must hold his nerve.

They are a tremendous team but had a light squad, played in a hostile environment yet held their nerve, shape and sense of purpose.

It was final stone drama at Sochi 2014 as Eve Muirhead held her nerve to ensure a 6 - 5 victory over Switzerland to secure Olympic bronze - Team GB's first curling medal in 12 years.

It's all well and good players and coaching staff stating that they believe they can win trophies, but the proof of the pudding is in the eating, and since 2005, Arsenal have been unable to hold their nerve when glory has been in sight.

Amber Hill has secured a bronze medal in the skeet competition of the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in San Marino Hill held her nerve in a shoot off in the bronze medal match against Ning Wei.

Ronaldo held his nerve at the Santiago Bernabeu to score and seal a 4 - 3 aggregate triumph for Real after Juve had staged a sensational comeback to lead 3 - 0 on Wednesday and draw the tie level.

Following a 0 - 0 draw, it was United who held their nerve better and showed good mental strength to win on penalties having been beaten in their previous two penalty shootouts in the past week.

We all know what could have been if we held our nerve at vital moments last season.

Being able to hold your nerve comes with experience.

Big Sam doubts Spurs can «hold their nerve» until May but is backing Mauricio Pochettino's side to qualify for the Champions League

Although the defeats away to Manchester City and Stoke City were deserved, they've regularly held their nerve when it's really mattered.

They held their nerve well and played to their strengths.

Manuel Neuer held his nerve to save Matteo Darmian's kick in the penalty shoot - out and set up Germany's victory.

We hold our nerves and we have been very patient along the 90 minutes!!!

Defeat would mean that they could still be caught in the race for second place by both Middlesbrough and Norwich, so they need a good performance on Monday and hold their nerve.

Her maiden European Games experience ended in gold, in 2015, holding her nerve to hit 30 out of 30 clays in a thrilling final shoot - off to claim top spot on the podium.

If the Cherries can hold their nerve then they should get the three points in the bag.

Luiz held his nerve, which Bayern would subsequently fail to do as the game turned in Chelsea's favour and they would take the trophy home to West London.

This time, Kane held his nerve to net his 100th Premier League goal as he stroked his spot - kick past Karius to cap an incredible finale.

Although the 13 - time Premier League champions were far from their vintage best, United held their nerve to claim all three points from their opening fixture and, momentarily, sat at the top of the table.

Look for a home win, they are good enough to hold their nerve and win by a couple of goals.

Both teams failed to score winning goal leading to penalties where Germans held their nerves to win the battle 6 - 5 and qualify for their sixth successive major tournament semifinal.

That speaks volumes about the players mental as Bolton have held their nerve in those vital six - pointer clashes.

Valencia held their nerve in a penalty shootout to move through on the night that Real Madrid crashed out of the competition against Leganes.

Then comes the second stage — Holding Your Nerve.

It spelled the end of the road for the American as Kerber held her nerve to win her first Grand Slam when Williams put another volley long.

You desperately try to hold your nerve.

You've held your nerve.

«But we held our nerve when many told us to abandon our plan.

In an interview with The Independent on the eve of Liberal Democrat conference starting today, he promised his party it would reap the electoral rewards if it held its nerve about its slump in the opinion polls.

They should hold their nerve and wait for the UKIP bubble to collapse in 2015, when it struggles to compete under a first - past - the - post system in an election to choose the nation's government.

It was considered a political masterstroke and Mr Osborne and Mr Cameron were praised for holding their nerve and facing Mr Brown down.

The summer of 2007 is the season for the Conservative Party to hold its nerve - ensuring that the discipline and unity enjoyed by the Party over the last twelve months continues.