Sentences with phrase «at every title squad»

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Newly appointed Bluebirds boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer clearly has connections at Old Trafford following his time as both a player and coach at the Premier League title holders and the addition of this duo will certainly go some way to strengthening his Cardiff City squad as he looks to pull the club away from the drop zone.

I personally think the problem is at the moment we have not got the best squad we could possibly have in a few positions we have not got quality to replace quality with that where we have fallen short on the title a few times in the past

He has said for the past 4 to 5 seasons now that we can win the title at the start of every season when for each of those campaigns we never had a squad capable of winning the EPL and we still don't.

In fact Smudger, who scored the opening goal against Liverpool in the final game of the season in 1989 that gave Arsenal our most dramatic title win ever and inspired the book and film Fever Pitch, thinks that the resilience the current team showed at the Britannia Stadium proves that this squad is capable of going all the way and adding another title to our history of major honours.

Wenger won't build the «complete» squad, because he is obsessed with getting value from his squad, even if it comes at the expense of titles and credibility.

It's a strange Dutch squad at Louis van Gaal's disposal, with a number of frankly average players included, although that can't be said about this brilliant Bayern Munich winger after helping his side to another Bundesliga title this year.

And by Saturday at dinnertime the last of the verbal battles were raging from the Bluegrass Room to the Julep Lounge, from Gordon's Golden Horse to the Bit»n Spur, and even in that rare unequine setting, the Boom Boom Room, as to which team was going to win the national title: defending champion Cincinnati or its hated foe, the squad that has been ranked No. 1 for two straight seasons, Ohio State?

Picking a best XI from this season's Premier League but with just one player allowed from each club... who gets in from Chelsea's superb title - winning squad, and which stars stood out at the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United?

It seems more and more likely that the veteran tactician is going to stay at Arsenal beyond this season, and if he does, he needs revamp this squad to turn them into a genuine title contender and having # 20m to add to the transfer war chest could be a real boost.

For one thing it might just ease the pressure on the current squad at a crucial stage of the season and help us to maintain a real push for the Premier League title.

Both sides are involved in title battles in their respective leagues, so plenty of squad rotation is expected at the Emirates.

If Arsene made the additional signings he should have, even if we were not any better off in the league, at the least fans would look and say well Arsene has tried to bolster the squad and done all he can to try ensure EPL title this season.

Rooney, Cahill and Joe Hart are the only English players that would improve our squad, and they're all already at title rivals.

Arsenal are in their best position at this stage of the season for years, and with a strong squad and flawed rivals, it looks as though Arsene Wenger's men have a great shot at the title this year.

A jaw - dropping combined XI of the two Premier League giants.As Manchester City host Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium this weekend, CaughtOffside takes a look at the immense talent and depth of these two teams» squads, in what will be an early - season contest between surely the two main contenders for the Premier League title this season.

Rather than continue to get the very best out of the existing squad, it's all about throwing money at the cause to ensure that the Blues wrest the Premier League title back from the hands of Manchester United.

Ten players who barely deserved their Premier League winners» medals after being lucky to form part of a title - winning squad, including backups at Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United...

More money has been bet on Michigan to win the championship than on any other team at the SuperBook, and Jim Harbaugh's squad has attracted 10 percent of all the national title bets at William Hill's Nevada book.

Tevez at 31 a short term option but still a couple of seasons as a top player left in him premier league proven scores lots of goals I think he'd genuinely improve our team / squad and help us push for the title next season.

However, Lauren, who was part of the last Arsenal squad to win the league title in the 2003 - 04 season, either has inside information at the club or has spoken too soon and got caught up in all the latest rumours.

No title challenge at all, we've gone backwards in Europe, players will be leaving in the summer... yeah, I think we definitely need some quality squad depth, and one, maybe two for the starting XI.

I would prefer to sign him permanently in the summer rather than on loan in the winter.He is a great talent and could really shine in the epl with us.Yeah he is not the kind of superstar that ozil was when we signed him but that does not mean that he is not a top quality player.He could really be a good fit into our team.But I can guarantee you that signing draxler alone next summer will not bring us the epl title.The squad needs strengthening in at least 2 - 3 positions to win the title in what could actually be wenger's farewell season.Going back to draxler though, without a doubt he will only make the squad stronger but I just hope that he is one of the many players heading towards the emirates next season to help us win the title, regardless of where MESU - LEXIS are cum next august....

Luiz was a key part of Chelsea's title - winning squad last season, but the Blues have not looked as convincing at the back lately, prompting Conte to make a big change for the visit of United.

We have a large squad with a mixture of talent experience and a few titles to the peoples names (well at least 2 FA cups).

No one revels in our losing no one and to suggest it is just stupid beyond belief... It's been 12 f ****** years without a sniff at the title thats getting close to the worst run in the modern era... I.e. Post 1966... The point is wenger refuses to address longstanding gaps and weaknesses in squad by suggesting the spirit is good or cohesion is right or youngsters about to come good or his bargain basement purchases from ligue I are hidden gems... it's become tiring and time he should join the pensioner ranks and leave this job to someone with a bit of ambition..

Look at the first squad and you'll see that only seven players have tasted a league title in their lives, so no wonder we're not at least six points away from everybody else.

mates its time we say hard truths and stand by them.we want arsenal to win the title not arsen so spending is not an issue.this season we hve seen how our squad is of average quality only three or four world class players.is wenger the man to take us the next level.someone who drops joel and picks Walcott who is currently playing like an amateur.our midfield is shocking we keep passing the ball backwards till we concede is when we st art shifting gears.we need more urgency from both the players and manager.play the same way everyweek and expect a win.its time arsenal moves on we need new man at the helm to lead the club.

you don't see values floating around for them because Arsene Wenger said, flat out, at the beginning fo the year that he didn't have to sell, he wouldn't sell, and he would only buy if he could find a special player or two that would improve what he feels is a title contending squad.

There are various theories about why the Gunners keep falling short in the race for the Premier League title and our various and numerous injury problems certainly do not help, but it is the way that the team fails to turn up at times in crucial games, such as the EPL defeat by Wartford recently or the Champions League hammering at the hands of Bayern Munich that many will point to as evidence that the boss is not getting the best from his squad anymore.

He better stay coz we r finally building up a squad that may chellenge for real silverware next season (if we get couple more signings say lemar) but if he leaves then our title chellenge building ought to collapse as he is at the depths of it.

Arsenal fans may well argue that the Gunners and Arsene Wenger have not been spending big money to win the title at all, and there has been a lot of anger that the boss only signed Petr Cech in the summer and then Mohamed Elneny in January, but you can not argue that our squad cost a lot more than that of Leicester.

Then at the same time they will say two more signings and we are favorites for the title, by saying that they are admitting that we are actually very close and thus Arsene must of put together a strong squad.

The sad part is Wenger always insists at stopping 2 or 3 players short of a squad that could compete seriously for the league title.

However, while his value will only be increasing as the campaign goes on, it's now Chelsea who appear to be in a strong position as Conte looks to bolster his squad ahead of a likely return to the Champions League next season as he looks on course to deliver a league title in his first season in charge at Stamford Bridge.

Of United's 13 - man squad at Wembley, nine would still be at the club when they won the title in 1992 - 93, and eight of those — Paul Ince, Steve Bruce, Gary Pallister, Bryan Robson, Brian McClair, Mark Hughes, Mike Phelan and Clayton Blackmore — played the ten or more fixtures required to pick up a medal.

The 33 - year - old is still regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the Barclays Premier League and his addition to the squad at the Emirates Stadium is sure to confirm Arsene Wenger's side as a genuine title challenger next season.

the only way this squad can win title is if wenger is willing to be more flexible with formation, play players in there actual positions, do subs at times reasonable to still impact games and for him to be able to motivate these players in a way that they are hungry - theyve lost alot of that hunger

If you can win titles and invest in the team and get the best out off the players at your squad while sticking to certain values then great, however after 13 years without a title and never winning a champion's league, you can stick your values where the sun don't shine I want to see trophies

If pep had to have 1 year plus 400m to rebuild an ageing city squad, with less transfer budget (blame kroenke not me) we would need at least 3 years to challenge for the title.

Arsenal are one of the favourites for the title but many punters are sniffing a great deal in Leipzig, who at 8/1 are seen as dark horses to lift the trophy but, with their squad, have every chance.

There was more than a few available at the start of the window that would've reinforced the squad and put us in good position to challenge for the title.

Arsene Wenger has already had to cope with more than his fair share of injury and fitness problems in the Arsenal squad this season and once again at the weekend it nearly caused the Gunners a potentially fatal blow to our Premier League title hopes when we lost first Gabriel and then Laurent Koscielny.

The Italian tactician is on course to deliver a Premier League title in his first season in charge at the club, and with Champions League football returning next season, he'll need reinforcements to bolster his squad.

that said there should be little doubt by now that wenger has little interest in winning the title and its still basically a question of does he have a squad that can deliver 4th place at minimum cost....

But for the constant hamstring injury and the other injuries that have plagued Ramsey for 3 consecutive seasons at Arsenal, he is not the only player there looking to be an Abou Daiby occupying squad place and linking a living currently at Arsenal who should be moved on during the incoming summer window if Arsenal fc is to win the much desired PL and CL titles next season.

He made a huge mistake vs Roma, perhaps he has learnt and hence the rotation, you can still say he priorities a smaller trophy to the cl, I mean we all heard shit about this squad, few believed in a cl title but he proved otherwise only to kill our hopes with stubbornness, at least he made many remember who we have and what can be done, so stop the hate and complaints, the board is not pleased with our football either but they know who they signed, let them sign better players next season and see if ev can be stubborn, soon he will be forced to use dembele more, the pressure from the board will come, for now it is what it is and if he starts paulinho and gomes he simply used 2/3 of his options for the double pivot role (we all know we can not play 433, it's madness) let us stop complaining and exercise patience.

So, even without new additions and the quality kids coming through (Hayden, Bielik, Zelalem, Akpom, Silva etc) this team, this squad and this manager have made positive PROGRESS and are well set up for a serious crack at the title next season.

We have pretty much the same squad with a few good additions and once again, we are set to finish the season without the Premier League title having played brilliantly at times but not so well at others.

Next year has to be the one in which we go for the title — the squad is basically at it's peak with every position having suitable cover and competition apart from DM.

With that in mind, here's a look at four realistic signings the Red Devils could make this January in an attempt to rebuild and have a squad truly capable of challenging for the Premier League title...