Sentences with phrase «being in the title race when»

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In 1965 John Knox Press published a book titled The Unsilent South, a collection of 19 sermons preached on the race situation by Presbyterian ministers during the height of the civil rights movement when communities were being torn asunder by demonstrations.

They are forcing it to include Spurs in the title race when in reality they are fast drifting out of the race for the top 4.

Last season, Spurs famously came third in a two - horse race for the Premier League title, when capitulating under the pressure of being Leicester's last remaining rivals, and it was our care - free winning form which led us to leapfrog our noisy neighbours.

So I was a bit surprised to say the least when I saw in a Metro report that our former centre back and member of the invincibles of 2004 suggested that Chelsea have the edge over us in the race for the title because of the strength of their defence.

We only got Gabriel and Coquelin in December / January, so if that's what we needed how come we didn't buy them until halfway through the season when we were out of the title race?

Professional bicycle racing was at its peak in the United States when Marshall Walter (Major) Taylor, one of eight children of a Negro Civil War veteran, won the 1899 world championship and the U.S. title a year later.

It is no secret that Liverpool have fallen back a long way since last season, when — powered on by Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge — they finished a close second to Manchester City in the Premier League title race.

We were out of the title race in August when the transfer window closed with no CDM and no CB signed.

Tottenham were in the title race much longer than us and only collapsed when they could not win the PL and coming second or third made no difference to them.

Nervous start — usual criticism at the beginning of the season, with the lack of spending Ramsey's first blood — Arsenal shocked the league, we played brilliant football, scoring beautiful goals, all seemed like a decent season for us Coq red card — injury crisis struck, the lack of bench depth put pressure on the team, the downfall of performance caused crucial points Alexis» goal when down to ten men - it all seemed like arsenal would lose out in the title race again but arsenal somehow surprised the league again, saying aye we got the quality but we just ai nt gonna show in week in week out Draw in NLD with 10 men — can't really complain about it but you ain't happy.

In fact, we're so bad under Wenger, that we can't get any near winning the league, even when all of the big teams are removed from the title race.

Miller was fast when he won the overall World Cup title in 2005 and then again in 2008, and fast when he won more career World Cup races (32) than any U.S. skier of either gender.

Last season Giroud started game after game when we were in a title race without scoring a single goal.

«The Gunners may have been second rate too often when it comes to the title race, but don't put winning the FA Cup in the same bracket.»

In 1971, when former Chicago Cubs outfielder George Altman was locked in a tight race for the Pacific League batting title with Lotte Orions teammate Shinichi Eto, opponents blatantly pitched around Altman while throwing strikes to EtIn 1971, when former Chicago Cubs outfielder George Altman was locked in a tight race for the Pacific League batting title with Lotte Orions teammate Shinichi Eto, opponents blatantly pitched around Altman while throwing strikes to Etin a tight race for the Pacific League batting title with Lotte Orions teammate Shinichi Eto, opponents blatantly pitched around Altman while throwing strikes to Eto.

He'll be hoping to add to that trophy haul when he makes his comeback, with Atleti chasing down Barcelona in the La Liga title race while they'll hope to still be involved in the Champions League in the second half of the campaign as they face a crucial week with a win over Chelsea perhaps not even enough depending on Roma's result.

The Fa cup is supposed to be a «portal trophy» one that you win in order to get the taste for sucess, but when we constantly crash out of the title race by February / March and turn to the Fa cup as a measure of how sucessful you are as a team... it becomes the physical representation of an Oxymoron... in the sense that were winners and losers at the same time.

When he signed we were flying, top of the table for ages and certainly in the title race.

When Jose Mourinho's Manchester United were in the Europa Cup semi finals last season, the Portugese boss gave up on the title race and rested players in important Premier League games so they could be fresh for the infamous Thursday night competition.

But of course the season is long and I won't be surprised to see the doubters all come back again when we lose another game, and if we suddenly drop out of the title race, like last season, the full force of the WengerOut protests will resume in intensity.

I'm all up for him to play in EFL, and other meaningless games, but when 3 points are on the line in a title race or CL, he simply doesn't cut it.

When fit he is a tricky and dangerous customer capable of scoring goals of real quality, however, which is why Juventus are looking to bring him back to Serie A as they look to attract the quality to make the difference in what looks to be a thrilling title race between the Old Lady and Jovetic's former club AS Roma.

yet he still cant motivate a team to play with urgency when they are losing a game to a kids first 11 in a title race we are competing for.

As the quality level of the opposition goes up in the latter stages of the Champions League and when the pressure is on against the big sides in England in the title race, an issue like that can emerge as a real problem at key moments.

There is little reason that Arsenal can't manage their third win in a row tomorrow when they face Burnley, despite an ever - lengthening injury list, so Arsene Wenger is trying to gee the remaining players up by saying that Arsenal can still catch Chelsea in the race for the Premiership title.

The Premier League heavyweights are going head - to - head in the title race, so when this draw was made both sets of fans were licking their lips.

I can remember clearly the utter devastation all Arsenal fans felt after losing at home to Swansea towards the end of last season when we were in our last chance saloon of staying in the title race.

2nd palace is no better than 3rd or 4th (except for cl qualifier), it is the title that I want, it has been a decade now... Actually this season I gave up the title race early on when we failed to strengthen our team in the last summer (CB+DM+ST all were must) and I'm not convinced we will add the needed quality this window (top DM + top top ST and maybe GK+CB)...

Will not make too much about beating tottenham, they were in the title race for longer than us and only collapsed when out of title race.

You can not underestimate the role psychology plays in a title race, we regained a two point lead less than a week when City were supposed to cruise on ahead.

Yet Arsenal have not stayed the course in title races past March since 2008, struggling both in that campaign — most notoriously in the 2 - 2 draw at Birmingham City, when Eduardo was injured and William Gallas staged a sit - down protest — and 2010 - 11.

The Premier League has often been derided for proclaiming itself as the best domestic league in the world, but in 2014 - 15 it could be - at least when it comes to the title race - the most competitive on the planet.

Last time these two meet was back in May 2017 when Chelsea raced to a comfortable 2 - 0 win ensuring their 2016 - 17 title.

There was a famous meeting between these two back on May 15th, 2016 when the Magpies, on their way down to the Championship, smashed Tottenham 5 - 1 at St James Park with the Lilywhites failing to have chased down Leicester in the title race, it meant that Arsenal finished above them as well.

That may seem odd for a team that finished runner - up to Chelsea in the title race last season and will once again be a contender when the new campaign begins in mid-August, but Levy says he has «a duty to manage the club appropriately.»

This season unbeaten, a close title race; But too many draws, they're down in fifth place; Our record at their place is generally poor; But remember» 81, when Psycho scored four;

Chelsea 1 Everton 0Every season, there are always the standout moments in the title race, when everything falls into place for the team that will even -LRB-...)

I can't really do justice to how much I want him and the team to be able to answer those questions confidently and with positive results on the pitch, but our recent track record of lasting the distance when in the title race is abysmal.

Lionel Messi — The highest goalscorer in La Liga; there have been times when Messi has kept Barcelona in the title race almost single - handedly

This is a huge game in its own right but when you put into context what this could mean for the title race if Everton are able to slow down the Chelsea machine then this match could be played in a feverish atmosphere.

Likewise, when the goal was needed to keep the Gunners in charge of their own fate in the title race, the strikers» finishing was again found wanting.

Because we will hav a good result or the ova teams will drop points, we get our hopes up, and then we do crap again and then get disheartened, We are out of the title race so can everyone bear that in mind so we do nt get too upset when we lose / draw again.

When you have this start it is impossible to think you are in the title race.

With a solid title and appealing DVD cover, No Solicitors is a film that looks to attract horror fans looking to make an impulse buy or a late - night viewing when in the mood for something to get the heart racing.

I'm no stranger to racing titles or simulators, so it came as somewhat of a shock when I was unable to exit the pit - lane without ramming into the barrier, or then moments later as I approached the first corner, completely spinning out in the Porsche I was driving.

, Large title saying «Pancake day» and «Shrove Tuesday» - great for use in your dining hall on pancake day or on displays, Large lettering decorated with pictures of pancakes and frying pans saying» Pancake day» and «Shrove Tuesday», A photo recipe to make pancakes - this can be shown on the whiteboard or printed and laminated to make into a book, A number line to 50 with the numbers on pancakes, All the phonemes from the Letters and Sounds phonics phases on jam pots, Topic words on pancakes relating to Pancake day and pancakes, An A4 wordcard with words relating to Pancake day and decorated with pictures of pancakes - this is great for use when the children are writing, A game to collect all the pancakes from the frying pan first, A board game to print and make (2 x A4 size) to win the pancake race first!

49 USC 306, Federal - Aid Highway Act A person in the United States may not be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under, a project, program, or activity because of race, color, national origin, or sex when any part of the project, program, or activity is financed through financial assistance under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 or Title V of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976.

A victory would be the second for Corvette Racing at VIR since the team's first race here in 2012 when Gavin and Tommy Milner were victorious and claimed the American Le Mans Series GT title.

Over 10,000 books will already be available when Kindle MatchBook launches in October, including best sellers like I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb, The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough, A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving and The Hangman's Daughter by Oliver Pötzsch, with many more titles to be added over time.

The 3rd title in the Motorstorm franchise is not just another average racer, sure the launch title for the PS3 may have played it safe when it comes to racing games by giving us an average joe racer but the sequel looks set to rock your world, quite literally.