Sentences with phrase «as contenders even»

We were written off as contenders even though we were only 10 points off the leaders last year, yet most of the press still think Utd are title contenders for this year.

Not exact matches

This week, Trump condemned Clinton's involvement, even as sources close to the former Democratic contender told CNN she had no knowledge of the arrangement.

Even as the failed Republican presidential contender finally began to engage with discussions about whether Kraft Heinz might rethink its decision, and whether the plant could be sold to another processor, Walker seemed to be most interested in ensuring that he was not blamed for the latest in a string of setbacks for Wisconsin industries.

According to Anna Stupnytska, global economist at Fidelity International, Jerome Powell's appointment as Fed chair represents policy continuity in the near - term and might even result in a slightly easier monetary stance than some other contenders for the role.

Fightmatrix doesn't even have LW as part of their rankings and their FW rankings have 3 Bellator fighters in their top ten (likely not moving to UFC soon), Holly who is really a BW that Cyborg already beat, de Randamie who refused to fight Cyborg even if it meant being stripped of title, Anderson who seems like the next contender (likely after the Nunes superfight).

If we continue getting the favourable draws we could just reach the final.Once there anything is possible in a one - off game.I doubt our Manager has the tactical nous to get us past Atletico Madrid despite us having the players.The annoying thing is we are not considered as serious contenders because of our form and results.We SHOULD have been looking to win this trophy AND improve on last seasons pathetic 5th place finish.To not win the EL and finish outside the Top 4 will surely be the end for this Manager.Surely even he will know that his time is JP and he either walks or is sacked

With two goals, we're just about giving it to Hazard, even though Willian's superb display makes him a genuine contender as well.

Eight highly talented contenders are racing for the championship... even as the league claims that three quarters of its franchises are swimming in red ink.

Also, the consensus at the time was that we'd pick Fultz, for whom there was no enthusiasm throughout the league (well, outside of Philadelphia, as it turns out...), and even after the offseason nobody thought we'd be a contender, let alone come out of the East this year.

As a Titans fan, I admit the Texans got better, maybe even contender if everything goes right level better, but there are a lot of question marks on their team: was Watson a flash in the pan or will his success be sustainable, can JJ Watt stay healthy, how healthy / good is Tyrann Mathieu going to be, can Clowney stay healthy, are the new additions going to be enough to improve the secondary, do they have enough playmakers to take the pressure off Watson?

even if swansea were full strength — we as supposed european elite and title contenders should be winning week in an out - with the odd stumble.not two seasons of poor performances that is the level i set for my team - that squad is elite - there are no excuses for wenger

Let's take back our rightful perch as true contenders every year (even though being double digit underdogs is fun).

But, seeing as he wouldn't do that, now Poirier's gotten himself into a position where he's a top contender and they could fight in a title eliminator (Or as close to a title eliminator as possible under the circumstances) and I think Eddie's contract is structured so that he gets PPV points whenever he fights on PPV even if he isn't champion — so this is a fight that could make him a lot of money.

It is up to Arsenal to make the most of any slip ups by our Premier League rivals of course, and after slipping back into third place, even though we are only behind Man City on goal difference, means that we will need to do better than them and Leicester City for the rest of the season, while the run of results from our north London rivals has brought Tottenham right up to just two points behind us and got people talking about them as genuine title contenders.

I am not even sure I even disagree with top 4 as a target, however, if this IS the goal and mentality of the club, then say so, don't proclaim to have the target of champions and CL contenders if that isn't the actual goal (s)!

And you never know, he might even think it's worth getting a few players in January to make us a credible contender for EPL glory as a fitting swansong to AW's career... maybe not eh?

After prolonged negotiations, I intend to move back up to 140, at which time I hope to be reinstated as the number one contender for the IBF, unless there is an even easier champion to face, naturally.

Some housekeeping, first: Cody Bellinger isn't on the ballot, and even though he's having the kind of season that would make him a contender on the Only Correct All - Star Ballot ™, even as a rookie, he's not going to be mentioned here.

It's not even about being seen as contenders — or as an All - Star in Williams» case — but as more than a gimmick.

He is 40 years old 1 - 4 in his last five (admittedly against great opposition), he is fighting an up and comer on Saturday, but even if wins he is likely done as a title contender.

If we get Lemar on the left wing considering his versatility, talent and goal scoring ability, we would be title contenders even if Sanchez goes as Lacazette is also a goal scorer.

At the end of last season, and in this pre-season, Arsenal were in such scintillating form that we were being talked about as genuine Premier League contenders, and despite our sluggish start to the new campaign we are definitely in with a shout, and could even go above leaders Man United next weekend.

In fact with a vision-less and passion-less board as ours, Wenger as arrogant and as past it as he might is the only semblance of sanity, I don't support Wenger I believe he is currently doing a marvelous job, I support him because I can see a couple of moves ahead already, if Wenger leaves and the board stays the same, we are massively effed, Newcastle will be child's play, Kroenke's other teams are mid table contenders, he will simply look at another money making model for Arsenal, even Usamanov believes Arsene needs backing, if Usmanov came in today, he will not fire Wenger, he will seek to work with him, give him a clear mandate, back him up without pointing at the balance sheeets and if he still does not deliver, looks like a guy who would fire Wenger mid s - season, legacy or not.

The move makes sense on a couple of levels, even if the Phillies still lost 96 games last year and aren't exactly thought of as contenders.

Your invisible era had just two teams as contenders, unlike now that even Leicester City can win the league.

Southampton started this season with a bang and for a time Koeman's side were even spoken of as potential Champions League qualification contenders, but it was not to be.

I am starting my boycott by not watching this team or buying any merchandise if only us fans were more objective and serious about our team it wouldnt be 11 years and counting that we are not even be considered as genuine title contenders even crystal palace and Swansea city seems to be more aggressive and focus than arsenal I hope none of you all gets a heart attack after the window closes and we make a panic buy and sign Mahrez from Leicester this is such a stupidly run club

We even got touted afterwards as league contenders afterwards.

Thomas Tuchel is among the leading contenders to take over — even though he looks set for a move to Paris Saint - Germain — while Gunners legends Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira are in the running as well.

A Serie a clash between two of the top 4 contenders in the league took place this Sunday evening between Napoli and AS Roma.

Even at 3 - 2 as it stands we are nowhere near title contenders and it's looked like that for months.

Michael Gove, the only other serious contender, is launching his bid today, but even as he does so big name MPs are signing up to the home secretary's camp.

State Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs confirmed there have been discussions about letting all five AG contenders onto the ballot at the convention — even as Nassau County DA Kathleen Rice is poised to nab 30 percent of the weighted vote.

That would be Wendy Long, an early favorite of Chairman Mike Long, who was advocating on her behalf long before the Queens congressman was even mentioned as a potential contender.

As friends and advisers of the governor see it, Cuomo enters the discussion of top - tier presidential contenders in a party that hasn't just gotten used to symbolic victories; it has become comfortable with even symbolic losses.

Ed Cox has now embraced Carl Paladino as the party's gubernatorial nominee, even as other Republicans — including both state comptroller hopeful Harry Wilson and AG contender Dan Donovan — have refused to do so.

Gillibrand has been mentioned as a potential presidential or vice presidential contender, and insiders say she would be unlikely to even consider a gubernatorial run even if she's relegated to the minority next month.

He ousted Democratic incumbent Tom Suozzi, who was viewed as a rising star in the party — possibly even a gubernatorial contender (ahem) or a running mate for Gov. David Paterson.

But the mere fact that Cuomo is facing a challenge at all has been interpreted as a weakness by the national media, especially when it comes to 1) his usefulness to potential 2016 presidential contender Hillary Clinton in the brave new world of progressive - dominated Democratic politics, (NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio is poised to rise even higher there), and 2) his own White House aspirations.

He was also mentioned as a possible opponent to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, or perhaps even an LG contender, but in the end decided he would rather return to the private sector and prepare for another run for mayor in 2013.

The Senate Democrats seen as the most likely contenders to challenge Trump in 2020 — including Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand — all voted against the bill to reopen the government, even though most Democrats agreed to end the stalemate over immigration and fund the government again.

But it is interesting to note the very warm feelings being expressed today for Schweitzer — a red state Democrat who is viewed by insiders as an intriguing White House contender because he polls well with independents and moderates, even though he's not as well known as Cuomo or Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley or any other of the numerous candidates likely to rise to the top tier of if former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton decides not to run.

At a Meet - the - Candidates Night event at the Rosendale Recreation Center last Thursday evening, sponsored by the Women's Club of Rosendale, about 100 local residents turned out to hear a succession of three - minute «elevator speeches» about the candidacies of contenders for the posts of representatives for the 19th US Congressional District and New York State's 103rd Assembly District, as well as judges for the Ulster County Supreme Court and Family Court.

According to the source, GMB official Iain McNicol, regarded by many observers as a leading contender for the position, is unlikely to even be shortlisted.

Former city Comptroller Bill Thompson recently surged to join City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and former Rep. Anthony Weiner as the top contenders in the race for City Hall, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday evening.

Sen. Ted Cruz, the controversy - courting, Tea Party - backed conservative from Texas who is starting to get mentioned as a potential 2016 contender even though he has only been in office since January, will headline the state GOP's annual dinner in New York City next month.

The Conservative leader David Cameron remains the most popular contender as prime minister, even though voters do not appear to think he would always do a good job.

That question is easy: Any three - term governor of New York with a beating heart and a working brain should automatically qualify as a presidential contender, even if half that time was spent in the 20th Century.

Even Public Advocate Letitia James, a de Blasio ally going back to their days in the City Council, was mentioned as a potential contender to take the mayor out in a Democratic primary.

We'd even go so far as to say it's a contender for the best beach cooler with wheels, because of its ability to keep the hot sun at bay.