Sentences with phrase «between the sticks»

Providing he maintains full fitness and there's no major fall in ability, then I'd expect him to remain between the sticks for at least the next 3 years.

Cool, calm and commanding in between the sticks, not to mention a clean sheet!

All I know is that the man between the sticks has to change.

I feel very uneasy when he takes the place between the sticks.

The keeper was knocked out but was forced to continue between the sticks after the referee refused to abandon the game.

Buyers can choose between a stick shift and automatic transmission, which are both offered in six - speed configurations.

He went on to show great form between the sticks almost shutting the Polish keeper out of the first XI.

A selection dilemma may occur soon for the manager in terms of who to put between the sticks.

In fact you could say that it was his calming influence and lack of mistakes between the sticks that convinced the boss how vital it was to have a top class keeper.

In addition to the fantastic saves, the Colombian has shown great consistency between the sticks and is also very adept at dealing with crosses and set - piece deliveries.

It shot like a rocket towards the far corner, with the goalkeeper left absolutely helpless between the sticks.

He looked relatively secure between the sticks, and wasn't helped by his defence for the two goals he conceded.

There will always be a tension between sticking to your ideals and finding ways of putting them into practice.

Try and find a balance between sticking to a plan and enjoying your food.

When deciding between a stick shift and an automatic car, most Driving School companies would prefer the former than the latter as there are several benefits and advantages of a manual transmission.

The man between the sticks is forgotten about far too often in football.

Life is full of choices, and it can feel like you have to choose between sticking to a budget and deciding to eat healthy when you've got a busy schedule.

He was a victim of attacking excellence today, with three goals leaving him helpless between the sticks.

GOALKEEPER PETR CECH 6.0 The experienced goalkeeper had a good game in between the sticks with a fine save to deny Everton but had no chance with both goals as his defence was exposed with two free headers in the box.

Everton new boy Jordan Pickford had an impressive senior national team debut last night as the 23 - year - old shot - stopper started between the sticks for Gareth Southgate's England in a friendly against Germany.

Karius and Ward must have been wondering what in the world they'd have to do to get a chance in between the sticks as the manager retained faith in the heavily criticised Mignolet.

And now Wiedwald is back between the sticks for Leeds, and was pretty brilliant in December, keeping clean sheets against Hull City and Norwich City and starting off with a comfortable clean sheet against Forest yesterday.

Scotland keeper Frank Haffey is probably best remembered for his uncertain performance between the sticks at Wembley in 1961 when he conceded nine goals in a horrendous 9 - 3 defeat against England.

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There is no doubt that the Gunners could have been seriously embarrassed if Cech wasn't playing, and with the FA Cup being our only chance of salvaging some pride from this campaign, it makes sense to have Cech between the sticks against his old side.

Petr Cech is due to get the nod over David Ospina between the sticks with Hector Bellerin and Nacho Monreal likely to feature in the full - back positions.

He will surely start in between the sticks at St. Mary's.

He went on to score twelve goals - including a hattrick against Notts County - before returning between the sticks as a keeper.

Wenger addressed this issue early in the transfer window with the signing of Petr Cech and it's looking like the highly experienced Czech international will be the number one choice between the sticks from now on.

After arriving at the club in 2011, it took a few games for the Spaniard to get used to the English league but had since been a God - like figure between the sticks for United.

The current campaign is nearly over, and with questions having been raised over Petr Cech's retained ability this season, we thought we'd delve into who else could play between the sticks for next term.

He is, however, both Sutton's goalkeeper coach and their back - up option between the sticks.

The 23 year old has now been capped at full international level by Germany and has many admirers after three solid seasons between the sticks at Schalke and garnering quite a reputation for himself.

I don't think you could blame Adrian for any of the other goals but it would be no surprise if we see Joe Hart back between the sticks next week.

He is certain to start between the sticks against Swansea.

The 25 - year - old is one of the most highly coveted players in Europe, after showcasing his outstanding ability between the sticks in Italy this season.

But thanks to some less than brilliant finishing from various Gunners and a fine display between the sticks from the Hull keeper Jakupovic our FA cup 5th round match with Hull City ended up without a goal.

The England Number One is currently spending the year with Torino in Serie A on loan, but is too good between the sticks to be left in lurch, and a move appears likely, especially if his parent club have decided on a price for him.

I agree with u Mr. Muda, Oooospina has been outstanding ever since he became our anoited Shot stopper between the sticks.

The bad news is that we are again going to have to go to Selhurst Park with our best defender Laurent Koscielny, and with our third - choice keeper between the sticks again.

Zaha would be terrorising the wings and the masterstroke of a loan signing that was Mamadou Sakho was the inspiration in the quest to stay up, organising the defence thus making Wayne Hennessy's job between the sticks more comfortable and bringing the best out of him.

Wes Brown could replace Rio Ferdinand in the heart of the defence, while Tomasz Kuszczak should deputise between the sticks for Edwin Van Der Saar, who is also set to be handed some valuable respite.

Szczesny is really amazing and since years, Arsenal haven't got such a good goalie between the sticks.

No Chelsea fan would begrudge him a move, even to a Premier League rival, after standing between the sticks for the clubs most successful decade in our history.

The Italian stopper — despite impressing last term — was humiliatingly replaced between the sticks by new arrival Kevin Trapp during the summer, and despite aspirations to the contrary, has been unable to win back his place.

Hull City 1 (Bullard pen 28) Arsenal 2 (Arshavin 14, Bendtner 90 +3) Manuel Almunia — Solid between the sticks today and has shown a marked increase in confidence in recent weeks.

The 26 - year - old custodian is well known to Louis van Gaal, the Old Trafford manager having made the keeper his first - choice between the sticks during his time in charge of the Dutch national team set - up, and the Daily Star believes a deal to bring in Cillessen will depend on David De Gea's position at the club.