Sentences with phrase «at both ends of the pitch in»

In contrast, he did share some positive news on Nacho Monreal, with the Spaniard key at both ends of the pitch in recent weeks, pairing his defensive work with important goals and assists for his side.

This is a game where there is likely going to be plenty of action at both ends of the pitch in an open, free flowing game.

Not exact matches

«This is a year of really being an influence and a change maker in an amazing city that's really at the forefront of the revitalization efforts in our entire country,» says Greene Groves concluding her pitch for the program, ending with a paraphrase of the Michigan governor's pitch for Motor City: «Yeah, you can go to another city, but if you want to make a difference, come to Detroit.»

At the end, rather than pitching their business plans to venture capitalists in a «demo day» — the standard model of startup incubators — the teams made «lessons learned» presentations, during which they explain how the customer feedback helped them shape their plans.

No presentation aids (e.g. PowerPoint slides) are allowed at these informal pitching sessions, as each company only has a 30 minute slot in total, of which we reserve 15 minutes for Q+A and a further 5 minutes for feedback at the end.

I do a quick sales pitch as to why everyone in the audience should become a subscriber at the beginning and end of every presentation.

The 3 top startups selected by the audience at the end of the morning pitch competition will pitch to a panel of VCs in the afternoon.

4:00 — 5:00 PM VC Panel: Pitch Competition The 3 top startups selected by the audience at the end of the morning pitch competition will pitch to a panel of VCs in the afterPitch Competition The 3 top startups selected by the audience at the end of the morning pitch competition will pitch to a panel of VCs in the afterpitch competition will pitch to a panel of VCs in the afterpitch to a panel of VCs in the afternoon.

I'd get a potential customer on the phone, deliver the pitch (in a tone strikingly similar to the door - to - door magazine salesman in «Office Space»), and at the first sign of hesitation on the customer's part, apologize for calling at dinnertime and hurriedly end the conversation.

At the end of the day, the gospel doesn't really fit on a billboard or a Facebook status or an elevator pitch; it has to be experienced, in community, through the day - in - and - day - out work of following Jesus.

He is becoming a commanding figure in this Arsenal set up at both ends of the pitch.

As a result, it would surely require a player to head out first to make space for Werner, but having spent so heavily on their attack, it's only logical that they address their issues at the other end of the pitch given that they possess the worst defensive record of the top seven Premier League sides this season having conceded 36 goals in 27 games.

Alexis has supposedly told team - mates that he will quit the club at the end of the season, which will leave a big hole in the first - team, with the forward having been hugely important this term in terms of goals, assists and general leadership on the pitch.

Liverpool are yet to concede a goal in this campaign but they have hardly been impressive at the other end of the pitch.

He was a major outlet for Ozil and Cazorla especially... if he wasn't at the end of those chances, his diagonal runs to the left side of the pitch was creating space for others and Sanchez to come in on goal.

He makes 31 appearances in all competitions - in a title winning campaign, also contributing at the other end of the pitch - scoring five goals and grabbing two assists.

Liverpool are the leading scorers in the Premier League so far this season, but they have been far less impressive at the other end of the pitch.

In one of his first games Doby struck out on three pitches, then sat down at the end of the bench with his head in his handIn one of his first games Doby struck out on three pitches, then sat down at the end of the bench with his head in his handin his hands.

And how did they fit into a weirdly unbalanced squad that was simultaneously bloated and thin, and in desperate need of reliable reinforcement at both ends of the pitch?

At the other end of the pitch, Toni Kroos blazes over from maybe 16 yards while in tonnes of space.

Of the Tigers, Reds and Blue Jays — the year's most unexpected division titlecontenders — Detroit has the best chance of making the playoffs because of itsyoung and talented pitching staff, which at week's end led the majors in ERAeven though 38.7 % of the team's innings had been logged by hurlers under age 25 (starters Jeremy Bonderman, Zach Miner and Justin Verlander, and setup man JoelZumayaOf the Tigers, Reds and Blue Jays — the year's most unexpected division titlecontenders — Detroit has the best chance of making the playoffs because of itsyoung and talented pitching staff, which at week's end led the majors in ERAeven though 38.7 % of the team's innings had been logged by hurlers under age 25 (starters Jeremy Bonderman, Zach Miner and Justin Verlander, and setup man JoelZumayaof making the playoffs because of itsyoung and talented pitching staff, which at week's end led the majors in ERAeven though 38.7 % of the team's innings had been logged by hurlers under age 25 (starters Jeremy Bonderman, Zach Miner and Justin Verlander, and setup man JoelZumayaof itsyoung and talented pitching staff, which at week's end led the majors in ERAeven though 38.7 % of the team's innings had been logged by hurlers under age 25 (starters Jeremy Bonderman, Zach Miner and Justin Verlander, and setup man JoelZumayaof the team's innings had been logged by hurlers under age 25 (starters Jeremy Bonderman, Zach Miner and Justin Verlander, and setup man JoelZumaya).

Back to his best in an energetic display at both ends of the pitch, Brazilian right - back Rafael da Silva was in fine form for Manchester United as he stood out as one of their best players, keeping things tight at the back and getting forward to good effect to set up the first goal for captain Wayne Rooney.

United could do with a new signing in that area of the pitch with the news today that Michael Carrick is set to retire at the end of this season, according to Sky Sports.

Then Flamini came on at the end and gifted them a penalty that was that 0 - 2 — in the crowds silence, you could almost hear the air come gushing out of our expectation bubble to leave a shrunken, little balloon drifting aimlessly across the Emirates pitch.

In 14 appearances for Spurs so far, the player is yet to score or assist, however it's his actions at the other end of the pitch which show why the club forked out for the defender over the summer.

Talented left - back Sead Kolasinac will join from German club Schalke and it is good news that Wenger is looking to do his business early in the transfer window, but it is at the other end of the pitch that he must recruit well to get the fans back on side and quell the unrest.

This is an incredibly difficult question to answer for a variety of reasons, most importantly because over the years our once vaunted «beautiful» style of play has become a shadow of it's former self, only to be replaced by a less than stellar «plug and play» mentality where players play out of position and adjustments / substitutions are rarely forthcoming before the 75th minute... if you look at our current players, very few would make sense in the traditional Wengerian system... at present, we don't have the personnel to move the ball quickly from deep - lying position, efficient one touch midfielders that can make the necessary through balls or the disciplined and pacey forwards to stretch defences into wide positions, without the aid of the backs coming up into the final 3rd, so that we can attack the defensive lanes in the same clinical fashion we did years ago... on this current squad, we have only 1 central defender on staf, Mustafi, who seems to have any prowess in the offensive zone or who can even pass two zones through so that we can advance play quickly out of our own end (I have seen some inklings that suggest Holding might have some offensive qualities but too early to tell)... unfortunately Mustafi has a tendency to get himself in trouble when he gets overly aggressive on the ball... from our backs out wide, we've seen pace from the likes of Bellerin and Gibbs and the spirited albeit offensively stunted play of Monreal, but none of these players possess the skill - set required in the offensive zone for the new Wenger scheme which requires deft touches, timely runs to the baseline and consistent crossing, especially when Giroud was playing and his ratio of scored goals per clear chances was relatively low (better last year though)... obviously I like Bellerin's future prospects, as you can't teach pace, but I do worry that he regressed last season, which was obvious to Wenger because there was no way he would have used Ox as the right side wing - back so often knowing that Barcelona could come calling in the off - season, if he thought otherwise... as for our midfielders, not a single one, minus the more confident Xhaka I watched played for the Swiss national team a couple years ago, who truly makes sense under the traditional Wenger model... Ramsey holds onto the ball too long, gives the ball away cheaply far too often and abandons his defensive responsibilities on a regular basis (doesn't score enough recently to justify): that being said, I've always thought he does possess a little something special, unfortunately he thinks so too... Xhaka is a little too slow to ever boss the midfield and he tends to telegraph his one true strength, his long ball play: although I must admit he did get a bit better during some points in the latter part of last season... it always made me wonder why whenever he played with Coq Wenger always seemed to play Francis in a more advanced role on the pitch... as for Coq, he is way too reckless at the wrong times and has exhibited little offensive prowess yet finds himself in and around the box far too often... let's face it Wenger was ready to throw him in the trash heap when injuries forced him to use Francis and then he had the nerve to act like this was all part of a bigger Wenger constructed plan... he like Ramsey, Xhaka and Elneny don't offer the skills necessary to satisfy the quick transitory nature of our old offensive scheme or the stout defensive mindset needed to protect the defensive zone so that our offensive players can remain aggressive in the final third... on the front end, we have Ozil, a player of immense skill but stunted by his physical demeanor that tends to offend, the fact that he's been played out of position far too many times since arriving and that the players in front of him, minus Sanchez, make little to no sense considering what he has to offer (especially Giroud); just think about the quick counter-attack offence in Real or the space and protection he receives in the German National team's midfield, where teams couldn't afford to focus too heavily on one individual... this player was a passing «specialist» long before he arrived in North London, so only an arrogant or ignorant individual would try to reinvent the wheel and / or not surround such a talent with the necessary components... in regards to Ox, Walcott and Welbeck, although they all possess serious talents I see them in large part as headless chickens who are on the injury table too much, lack the necessary first - touch and / or lack the finishing flair to warrant their inclusion in a regular starting eleven; I would say that, of the 3, Ox showed the most upside once we went to a back 3, but even he became a bit too consumed by his pending contract talks before the season ended and that concerned me a bit... if I had to choose one of those 3 players to stay on it would be Ox due to his potential as a plausible alternative to Bellerin in that wing - back position should we continue to use that formation... in Sanchez, we get one of the most committed skill players we've seen on this squad for some years but that could all change soon, if it hasn't already of course... strangely enough, even he doesn't make sense given the constructs of the original Wenger offensive model because he holds onto the ball too long and he will give the ball up a little too often in the offensive zone... a fact that is largely forgotten due to his infectious energy and the fact that the numbers he has achieved seem to justify the means... finally, and in many ways most crucially, Giroud, there is nothing about this team or the offensive system that Wenger has traditionally employed that would even suggest such a player would make sense as a starter... too slow, too inefficient and way too easily dispossessed... once again, I think he has some special skills and, at times, has showed some world - class qualities but he's lack of mobility is an albatross around the necks of our offence... so when you ask who would be our best starting 11, I don't have a clue because of the 5 or 6 players that truly deserve a place in this side, 1 just arrived, 3 aren't under contract beyond 2018 and the other was just sold to Juve... man, this is theraputic because following this team is like an addiction to heroin without the benefits

It has been a couple of weeks now that the Arsenal match day squad has had Theo Walcott in it, but so far the pacy front man has only been given just over 10 minutes on the pitch, at the end of the comfortable win over Burnley.

Jesus was in tears as he left the pitch at Crystal Palace on New Year's Eve with a knee injury, but it looks as though he'll return in time to play his part at the business end of the season while also staking his claim for a place in the Brazil squad for the World Cup in Russia this summer.

I have to admit AW is a new man his changed his tacticks, I love the way the whole team defend in all areas of the pitch, I think most of AOB wanted him out becouse he was not bolstering the team where it was desperately headed and we had the funds in the bank, thanks to cock and Belerin coming good when they did otherwise most still be asking for AW head, I think we can see the light at the end of the tunnel but still think we can buy someone special this summer.

He provides assists, he's very good in the air at both ends of the pitch, and overall he's just a hard worker.

There is a growing sense that the tenure of Arsene Wenger as the manager of Arsenal is growing short and whether the Frenchman gets another season and runs down his current contract or leaves at the end of the current campaign is probably as much down to him as the board and could be determined on what happens on the pitch and on the terraces in the next couple of months.

Ivanovic has not only been part of one of the league's strongest defences, he has also contributed at the other end of the pitch, scoring three in his last five Premier League appearances, as well as Chelsea's vital away goal against PSG in the Champions League

David Ospina has not made it in time so with that back three there is a weakness at one end of the pitch but we should have more than enough attacking threat at the other end to make sure that Arsenal win this game.

Paul Pogba is going through a rough patch of form right now, while United also face losing some key names in that area of the pitch at the end of this season.

players like Ozil always present the fans with a bit of a conundrum, especially when times are tough... if you look around the sporting world every once in awhile there emerges a player with incredible skill, like Ozil, Matt Sundin or even Jay Cutler, who have a different way about themselves... their movement seemed almost too lackadaisical, so much so that it seemed to suggest indifference or even disinterest on the part of the player... their posture always appears somewhat mopey and they generally have an unflattering «sour puss» expression on their face... for some their above average skills are enough to keep them squarely in the mix, as their respective teams try desperately to find a way to get the best out of them visa vie player acquisitions or the reworking of tactics... when things go according to planned the fans usually find a way to accept their unique disposition, whereas when things go awry they become easy targets for fans and pundits alike... in the case of Ozil and Sundin, their successes on the international stage and / or with their former teams led many to conclude that if we surrounded such talented individuals with players that have those skills that would most likely bring the best of these players success would surely follow... unfortunately both the Maple Leafs and our club chose to adopt half - measures, as each were being run by corporations who valued profitability over providing the best possible product on the field... for them, they cared more about shirt sales and season tickets than doing whatever was necessary... this isn't, by any stretch, an attempt to absolve Ozil of any responsibility for his failures on the pitch... there is no doubt oftentimes his efforts were underwhelming, to say the least, but this club has been inept when it comes to providing this prolific passer with the kind of players necessary for him to flourish... with our poor man's version of Benzema up front, the headless chickens in Walcott, the younger Ox and Welbeck occupying wide positions far too often and the fact that Carzola, who provided Ozil with great service and more freedom to roam, was never truly replaced, the only real skilled outlet on the pitch was Sanchez... remember to be considered a world - class set - up man goals need to be scored and for much of his time here he has been surrounded by some incredibly inept finishers... in the end, I'm not sure how long he will be in North London, recent sentiments and his present contract situation seem to suggest that he will depart at season's end, but how tragic would it be if once again we didn't put our best foot forward and failed to make those moves that could have brought championship football back to our once beloved club... so when you think about this uniquely skilled player don't be so quick to shift all the blame on his shoulders because he will not be the first or the last highly skilled player to find disappointment at the Emirates if we don't rid the club of those individuals that are truly to blame for our current woes

Flamini done a good job ha yeah alright then, spent most of his time at the other end of the pitch leaving the back four exposed, how many times did subderland get in behind on the counter!

City need additions out wide as James Milner looks set to leave the club at the end of this season, and Sterling would surely be an upgrade in that part of the pitch.

Norwich had chances to go ahead, with Reina pulling off a good save just a few minutes later to prevent Holt from getting his brace, but the real drama was at the other end of the pitch, when both Andy Carroll and Suarez should have put the hosts in the least during the dying seconds of the match.

Funny that, given The Liverpool Echo's David Prenticebelieves the Spanish ace has a future on Merseyside after an excellent pre-season: «against Liege on Wednesday the Spaniard was clearly trying to influence matters at both ends of the pitch, in addition to producing some of his trademark long - range passes.»

What is clear though is that Berlusconi has come to the end of his tenure at the helm, as his inability to keep the club competitive both in the transfer market and on the pitch continues to see them fall short of expectations.

If that wasn't enough for Arsenal fans to be excited about, the Express also note that Arsene Wenger could switch his focus to West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans if a deal is done, strengthening at the other end of the pitch to ensure there is balance in the side.

A rumoured # 5 million bargain from Swiss club Basel, Elneny came very cheap and fans did not know too much about him, but as Wenger often does, he seemed to pull a trick from under his sleeve and presented us with a central midfielder who is not afraid to get stuck in at either end of the pitch.

Of course, that also meant that Madrid went searching for a goal of their own, desperate to restore their three - goal aggregate lead, meaning that the game went wide open in a hurry, with a flurry of scoring chances at both ends of the pitcOf course, that also meant that Madrid went searching for a goal of their own, desperate to restore their three - goal aggregate lead, meaning that the game went wide open in a hurry, with a flurry of scoring chances at both ends of the pitcof their own, desperate to restore their three - goal aggregate lead, meaning that the game went wide open in a hurry, with a flurry of scoring chances at both ends of the pitcof scoring chances at both ends of the pitcof the pitch.

The Spanish midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season and although the manager does not say exactly how long he expects Arteta to be out, ankle surgery at his age does not look good for a comeback in time to remind us what he can do on the pitch.

A scintillating first half with three goals was followed by a controlled and battling performance in the second half, so the Arsenal stars at both ends of the pitch were left feeling much better about the chances of challenging for the title this season.

When the Arsenal Player of the Year for last season appeared to turn his ankle on that awful # G artificial pitch in Andorra right at the end of the Wales international game this week, Arsene Wenger must have been cursing his luck.

Roma have yet to concede a goal when Kostas Manolas has been on the pitch so far.There is a big difference between serie A & pl but his performance against city was good wish we had signed him Fabian schar's contract ends at the end of this season hope we go 4 him in jan

England have two expansive full - backs in Kyle Walker and Danny Rose who will be pivotal in supplying the width and be a constant threat at both ends of the pitch.

From my seat in the stand at that end of the pitch I couldn't believe it but after seeing the replay on TV later accepted that it was perhaps a foul, and at least a very clumsy challenge.