Sentences with phrase «dismal defeat»

Victors and vanquished stood in such opposite categories at a war's conclusion that there was no possibility of mistaking the prestige, prosperity, and increased power of the one and the dismal defeat and disgrace of the other.

Former Arsenal striker John Hartson has spoken out following the dismal defeat to Crystal Palace on Monday, calling for Arsene Wenger to leave, before adding that expectations from the fans is unrealistic.

Our boys limped to a dismal defeat against our noisy neighbours this afternoon, and I can't think of anything more painful to watch than that second half display.

Our Poland international Wojciech Szczesny has certainly not done himself any favours by smoking in the showers after that dismal defeat in Southampton on New Years day, and the statements from his dad, and former Poland keeper Jan Tomaszewski, have not helped his cause either.

I know I am jumping the gun a bit here by assuming that Arsenal will continue to be more like the side we saw win away to Crystal Palace last week, rather than the one that slumped to a dismal defeat at home to West Ham, but the end of last season and the way we were playing in pre-season has given us good reason to think that will be the case.

All this and the fact that the former Saint has been out of action with illness has meant that Chambers has not started a Premier League game since the dismal defeat to his former club on new years day.

With Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers facing an uncertain future after a dismal defeat to rivals Manchester United this weekend, here's a look at five realistic candidates to replace the Northern Irishman if he leaves anytime soon...

Things appeared to be getting sticky for the rookie coach and ex-Sky Sports pundit following a 7 - 0 defeat to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey and a dismal defeat to Real Betis in La Liga.

The midfield maestro is not giving up on top spot, despite the dismal defeat in Dortmund two weeks ago, but he knows that this week is a must win game for us.

A friend of mine commented to me recently that the first time he had heard me say «Wenger out» was after a dismal defeat at Newcastle in 2006 - a year in which we really suffered on the road.

The dismal defeat to Roma is still very much fresh in the memory even though Barca are now just three points away from the league title and potentially set to do the double.

There is hope, that with this injury to Arteta, and following the dismal defeat to Man City, that Arsenal may enter the transfer market, and Wenger has hinted that he may be tempted to enter.

That dismal defeat basically ended their season and hopes of making Europe.

In truth Villa contributed little to the dismal defeat in Glasgow last night but with six goals already this season, compared to just the single strike from Sanchez, he was surely discontent at facing another spell on... [Read more...]

In truth Villa contributed little to the dismal defeat in Glasgow last night but with six goals already this season, compared to just the single strike from Sanchez, he was surely discontent at facing another spell on the Barca bench.