Sentences with phrase «end of the pitch as»

Barca need opponents with pace and good work rate at both ends of the pitch as well as heights.

Whilst the latest news coming out of the transfer camp may be that Arsenal have reportedly been turned down by Leicester and England Striker Jamie Vardy, a Gunners legend is instead looking at the other end of the pitch as to where Wenger's next signing should be.

Indeed, in the first half there was probably too much of that, with little time on the ball for either side and a tendency to release the ball rather too quickly either out of a desire to get it up to the other end of the pitch as quickly as possible or to get out of the way of a set of flying studs heading in your direction.

Not exact matches

Apple's pitching it as more of a health - focused device this time around, and to that end it's launching a Nike - themed model as well.

His yarns about famous and infamous pitches, success stories and burnouts, describe the end of Madison Avenue as a stuffy bastion of WASPiness and the beginning of its golden age.

When I first discovered bitcoin five years ago, I pitched it to my physics colleagues as a way to end the tyranny of banks, fiat currencies, and governments and finally bring about a world of anarchy.

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.

A quick recap of the elevator pitch: the company buys small, niche scientific instruments businesses as they come to the end of their private lives.

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.

After years of the same infrastructure failing to bring desired results on the pitch in terms of ending the club's wait for major trophies, it appears as though the Gunners are finally ringing the changes.

They had many clean chances for goals, but they couldn't score, and when it ended 1 - 0 in Pakistan's favor, one of the major upsets of the Games, Charlesworth dropped back down into his squat, his head bowed, while all around him the Pakistani players fell to the ground, kissing the artificial pitch, surrounding the pale little man as if he were a fallen idol who had to be sacrificed — which, in a way, he was.

There is nothing left for us to do but start cheering the Gunners as soon as they come out on the pitch and all the way to the end, when Tottenham's unbeaten run is left in tatters, and the ARSENAL are top of the League!

There were a lot of other things as well that I've forgotten now, but we did make it onto the beach in the end, looking for the white band of surf to tell us where the tide was in the pitch dark.

obviously I would prefer to have a much more suitable alternative in the defensive midfielder positions but if they focused more on defensive end and the occasional long - ball, this would allow Bellerin and Sead ample opportunities to bomb forward on their respective wings while still having enough cover to maintain their defensive shape... it would likewise allow for overlapping runs on both wings, thereby letting both Sanchez and Perez to cut inside and get shots away in and around the top of the box with their most dominant feet... if goals were needed I would sub Bellerin for OX and bring Ramsey in for Elneny then switch to a 3 -2-4-1 (more of a 3 -1-5-1 with Ramsey playing higher up the pitch) and I would only use Giroud as a sub when the game dictated it for tactical reasons... this would allow us to be a high energy team with incredible link - up play and a much more direct approach in the offensive end

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.

As well as that, it would also be pretty sweet off the pitch as we might see a little more of James Rodriguez WAG on these shores, be it at Anfield for games or rocking up at club Christmas or end - of - season partieAs well as that, it would also be pretty sweet off the pitch as we might see a little more of James Rodriguez WAG on these shores, be it at Anfield for games or rocking up at club Christmas or end - of - season partieas that, it would also be pretty sweet off the pitch as we might see a little more of James Rodriguez WAG on these shores, be it at Anfield for games or rocking up at club Christmas or end - of - season partieas we might see a little more of James Rodriguez WAG on these shores, be it at Anfield for games or rocking up at club Christmas or end - of - season parties.

Ramsey — overpaid, overused, injury prone, not clinical enough as a passer or finisher and he's played out of position way too much to the detriment of our supposed offensive and defensive schemes... obviously I think he has some skills and I'm pleased he didn't let his horrible injury years ago end his career but he holds on to the ball too much, gives away the ball too often and too cheaply, doesn't play good enough defensively considering the previous concern and often finds himself to far up the pitch way too often for a guy who doesn't score or assist near enough... better suited for Wales where the team is set up to accommodate his and Bales skills

This rumour may well be all hot air, but Arsenal continue to be linked with creative and forward players and if Wenger does sign someone like that, as he did with Ozil and Alexis, while ignoring the glaring weakness at the other end of the pitch, he is heading for a lot more trouble from the Arsenal fans!!

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.

There were strong performances throughout the Arsenal team as we played host to a very strong and defensively organised Chelsea side yesterday, with players like Coquelin, Ramsey and Cazorla as well as all four defenders having a shout for the Man of the Match award but I am giving it to Mesut Ozil who linked our play and was all over the pitch and never stopped until the end.

Still, Arsenal may yet need further reinforcements in that area of the pitch as Mesut Ozil is heading towards the end of his contract and could walk away on a free transfer in the summer.

Because he ran from one end of the pitch to the other and lost the ball as always?

His performance at the other end of the pitch was also impressive and drew plaudits, yet it was his central defensive partner who really shone as the Gunners extended their impressive start to the season, coming away from the Etihad with a well - earned point.

But that wasn't the end of Newman's night, as he walked the first batter he faced in the seventh, advanced the runner on a wild pitch, allowed him to steal second, then bagged another on a wild pitch.

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

As much as the tactical side of things give us a great deal to look forward to ahead of the big kickoff, the player battles on the pitch will actually have a bigger say on which team comes out victorious at the end of 90 minuteAs much as the tactical side of things give us a great deal to look forward to ahead of the big kickoff, the player battles on the pitch will actually have a bigger say on which team comes out victorious at the end of 90 minuteas the tactical side of things give us a great deal to look forward to ahead of the big kickoff, the player battles on the pitch will actually have a bigger say on which team comes out victorious at the end of 90 minutes.

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.

And by the end of the season he became practically anonymous, so much so that we may as well only have had ten players on the pitch.

I'm not a fan of having «keepers as the captain as I feel they are isolated from what's happening at the other end of the pitch.

I think Alexis and Cazorla at the other end of the pitch will provide just as big a threat.

Giving the team a more defensive shape and mindset has meant that the Gunners are no longer so horribly exposed to the counter attack and that has conversely allowed the team to be more attacking as it has given the forward players the belief to press ahead with real intent as they no longer have the fear that losing the ball will lead to a goal at the other end of the pitch.

Missing out is not the end of the world but as Arsene & the Board are penny pinchers it will cost us on the pitch dearly as we will not replace stars, as money will be even tighter according to Ivan in due course.

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.

Nothing like one underachiever blowing smoke up the ass of another... we know that Ozil has some incredible technical gifts, but to be considered the best you have to bring more than just assists to the table... for me, a top player has to possess a more well - rounded game, which doesn't mean they need to be a beast on both ends of the pitch, but they must have the ability to take their game to another level when it matters most... although he amassed some record - like stats early on, it set the bar too high, so when people expected him to duplicate those numbers each year the pressure seemed to get the best of our soft - spoken star... obviously that's not an excuse for what has happened in the meantime, but it's important to make note of a few things: (1) his best year was a transition year for many of the traditionally dominant teams in the EPL, so that clearly made the numbers appear better than they actually were and (2) Wenger's system, or lack thereof, didn't do him any favours; by playing him out of position and by not acquiring world - class striker and / or right - side forward that would best fit an Ozil - centered offensive scheme certainly hurt his chances to repeat his earlier peformances, (3) the loss of Cazorla, who took a lot of pressure off Ozil in the midfield and was highly efficient when it came to getting him the ball in space, negatively impacted his effectiveness and (4) he likewise missed a good chunk of games and frankly never looked himself when he eventually returned to the field... overall the Ozil experiment has had mixed reviews and rightfully so, but I do have some empathy for the man because he has always carried himself the same way, whether for Real or the German National team, yet he has only suffered any lengthy down periods with Arsenal... to me that goes directly to this club's inability to surround him with the necessary players to succeed, especially for someone who is a pass first type of player; as such, this simply highlights our club's ineffective and antiquated transfer policies... frankly I'm disappointed in both Ozil and our management team for not stepping up when it counted because they had a chance to do something special, but they didn't have it in them... there is no one that better exemplifies our recent history than Ozil, brief moments of greatness undercut by long periods of disappointing play, only made worse by his mopey posturing like a younger slightly less awkward Wenger... what a terribly waste

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

The little Spaniard took a knock against Ludogrets and Arsene Wenger was forced to put Mohamed Elneny on the pitch as Coquelin's partner in central midfield, and the end result was the loss of two points against Middlesbrough.

As a habit, scoring regularly in a bad team suggests of lots of positive attributes: not just the finishing skills any decent striker needs, but concentration, patience, and the ability to stay engaged even when the other end of the pitch is on fire.

Just a few days ago it looked as though any hopes of Arsenal getting another top four finish in the Premier League were slipping away and that the only realistic hope we had was to beat Man City on the Emirates pitch and then during the end of the season run - in.

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

Motherhood certainly looks to be treating her well as she looks after Ronaldo's growing clan, and she'll undoubtedly be hoping her other half can find his form on the pitch between now and end of the season to put his early struggles behind him.

I don't care where the club ends up by the end of that season, but I do know that I won't be as frustrated with the way they play on the pitch as I have been for at least four years now, since their failing tika - taka side pass, back pass style of football became too obvious.

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.

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.

As long as he stays focused and disciplined, he could do good on both ends of the pitcAs long as he stays focused and disciplined, he could do good on both ends of the pitcas he stays focused and disciplined, he could do good on both ends of the pitch.

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.

Yes, thats need to change even when he used to have Dick Law as transfer negotiator still was him doing it remotely send him out to close / push deal to the finish line and wenger has already price it not a selling club and end up loose a lot of new players they need to take power away from and have him concetrate on training / pitch he does not also get along with super agents, Raiola, Pini Zahavi, Mendes those represent big number of good players but now Sanllehi will take care that section

The be-all and end - all is that our problems are on the pitch, as if we was winning and top of the league, there would be no problems!

Repercussions to come for #AV as fans invade pitch & nick corner flag before end of game!

We may as well have had a big sign saying «come f @ # k me here» on our left side, but now I highly doubt any team would view it as anything but problematic for them at both ends of the pitch.

Cazorla is the one player we trust to safely carry the ball upfield through a congested midfield but in his absence, the Ox can carry the ball upfield too but operating as a Left or Right Midfielder / Full Back not through the middle or as a winger, to play in the middle of the pitch, you have to be consistently reliable, and to play in the final third you need to be consistently incisive with a visible end product, the Ox ain't consistent and rarely has an end product but that boy sure can drive forward and when he drives, Ozil especially needs to stay close enough to him to receive the ball because we all know he's gonna make a terrible decision the closer he gets to goal.