Sentences with phrase «far as squad»

As far as squad strength goes, we have been playing at 60 percent of our capacity for some time now and yet, we are still top.

We have a lot of talent but as far as squad depth and managerial tactics are concerned, we are behind the others.

11 years later and Theo has only developed as far as a squad player for big club 3.

FA cup is better than winning nothing but not better than CL football as far as squad building is concerned.

Not exact matches

Further, the report suggests that Barcelona's loss could be Real Madrid's gain as they could swoop for Verratti instead as they have a similar problem in their current squad.

We have our strongest squad since as far back as I can remember (started supporting the club in 2000) but not the strongest starting XI by any stretch of imagination.

However, as with any coach, he'll welcome marquee signings with open arms to further strengthen his squad as it's far from perfect, especially given the two players being linked with big moves to Barcelona next year.

«I think he's improving with every game and in training as well he has been great around the squad so it has been beneficial for both parties so far.»

The Independent claimed last month that Liverpool target Lemar could command a # 90m price - tag in the January transfer window, and so if they are indeed looking to strengthen their squad further with the Frenchman as Burt has predicted, then they will have to splash out big money again.

As with any club around Europe though, there are still weaknesses to be addressed, with Valverde having individuals that are arguably surplus to requirements to ship out in favour of bringing in key pieces to further strengthen the squad and ensuring that they can compete on various fronts for years to come.

We're really not as far away as the table looks, I trust José to sort it out, but I also believe Poch and Kopp would have gotten more points out of the squad this year if it was their second with the team.

Louis van Gaal was handed # 150m to invest in new additions this summer and the club's owners are ready to further back the Dutchman as they seek to put together a squad that can usher in a new era of domestic and continental dominance.

It's a real blow for the 20 - year - old, as the former Southampton man had been in fine form thus far this season and may fear his prolonged absence could even rule him out of England's squad for the Euro 2016 finals in France next summer.

So as far as we know and until anything changes, it looks like these three are still part of the Arsenal squad.

For the AEPi SO crew, they didn't make it quite as far as they'd hoped in their first season but they don't have look much further than their older bros in the JR and SR squads for an example of Teams that paid their dues for it to pay off in future years..

Mourinho has put together a squad containing many world class players such as Paul Pogba and Alexis Sanchez that doesn't look far off challenging for the Premier League and Champions League, though signings are still needed in some areas, such as central midfield.

As far as Lucas is concerned, he hasn't had a full run of matches with the 1st squaAs far as Lucas is concerned, he hasn't had a full run of matches with the 1st squaas Lucas is concerned, he hasn't had a full run of matches with the 1st squad.

As far as the rest of their schedule goes — They have a feisty and improving Team Bernkopf squad before heading into the South Divisional Games to close out the yearAs far as the rest of their schedule goes — They have a feisty and improving Team Bernkopf squad before heading into the South Divisional Games to close out the yearas the rest of their schedule goes — They have a feisty and improving Team Bernkopf squad before heading into the South Divisional Games to close out the year..

As Texans coach Dom Capers walked off the field late last month after his team's first full - squad practice, all the excitement over a talent - rich expansion draft and a bountiful college draft that brought in a strong - armed quarterback was far in the rearview mirror.

For too long now the bar has been set far too low with regards to expectations for the club as a whole, and this squad in particular.

His future at White Hart Lane was further thrown into doubt as he was not allocated a squad number for the 2015 - 16 campaign, although no one has yet been allocated the player's No. 7, and it now appears he is set to be reunited with former boss Tim Sherwood at Villa in the coming days.

Rooney has made 12 appearances in all competitions so far this season for United, but has scored just one goal and created five as he remains unsure of his future given the fierce competition for places in Mourinho's squad in the positions that he wishes to take up.

Having signed the likes of Angel Di Maria and many more during the summer, van Gaal could now trim down his squad a little further as some big names also look to be heading out of the club before come in.

However, Conte will be keen to sustain that momentum where possible and January is likely to be a busy period for the former Juventus and Italy boss as he looks to bolster his squad further.

Further, the Italian tactician did add that ultimately the decision will be down to Batshuayi as to whether he wants to stay or leave, as he'll surely have one eye on making the Belgium squad for the World Cup in Russia this summer and it's debatable as to whether playing a bit - part role at Chelsea will help him do that.

As a result, while expanding the stadium could have been a lucrative move for the club, Mourinho may get his wish to further strengthen the squad first to ensure that they can compete for major honours moving forward.

Anfield boss Brendan Rodgers has been told that should a club offer a fee in the region of # 50m then he will be handed the lion's share of these funds to invest in further strengthening his squad and as such the Northern Irish manager has started the process of putting out the «feelers» with exploratory talks on the cards.

In that spirit, I'd put Azpi as the leftback in the Team of the Year over Alonso, as he's by far the best defender in that squad, if not the best player overall.

Michael Carrick, as well as youth prospects Paddy McNair and Tyler Blackett have had to play at centre - back so far although this has not been helped by the injuries that the squad has suffered.

Jose Mourinho has already spent big money on the likes of Diego Costa, Cesc Fabregas and Filipe Luis, but a further three stars could be heading to Stamford Bridge in the coming weeks as the Blues build potentially one of the best squads in world football.

I wouldn't go as far as comparing this team to the drexler / porter team (that team would probably be first in the west), but it's definitely playing its best since the Roy / Trout squad.

As far as a report that his plan all along was to effectively trim the squaAs far as a report that his plan all along was to effectively trim the squaas a report that his plan all along was to effectively trim the squad.

Wenger making his excuses about no further incomings as squad is too big... all left to last minute again whether it's incomings or outgoings as it is in this case!

So I wouldn't go as far as saying our whole squad is rotten.

As far as I know you can't call up multiple squads for the same International windoAs far as I know you can't call up multiple squads for the same International windoas I know you can't call up multiple squads for the same International window.

Given how 2015 has gone with injuries thus far, I think we can expect great things with the current squad as is.

Thus far I think Chelsea still have the edge over everyone else as they have a squad that's settled, knows what the manager wants and don't have any real deficiencies anywhere.

They hosted the Euros and had by far the most talented team yet as hosted and on paper the best squad they lost to a poor Portugal.

Catching Chelsea would mean, an abundance of luck, no more injuries (When Chelsea will get crucial ones, Fabregas, Costa, Courtois and defenders as examples), a tactical enlightenment from Wenger (that would call for a miracle), beat Man United, Man City, Chelsea at Home and not waist points against Liverpool and win all the odds games against the lower teams (as well as being kicked out of the CL and not go far in the Uefa Cup as we don't have the squad to do either anyway).

As far as I know the majority of fans wanted a class striker added to our squad last year.You can cover a shaky defence by banging them in the other end hence the successful season Leicester are havinAs far as I know the majority of fans wanted a class striker added to our squad last year.You can cover a shaky defence by banging them in the other end hence the successful season Leicester are havinas I know the majority of fans wanted a class striker added to our squad last year.You can cover a shaky defence by banging them in the other end hence the successful season Leicester are having.

This is my point, you can not legislate for injuries, all you can do is assemble a squad who can replace anyone who is key who is injured Hence the need for another striker who can fill the gap should Giroud get injured and as I have already stated Giroud doesn't have the Nous to win us the and should have to compete for his place in the squad perhaps he'll up his game even further.

With the likes of Loris Marius, Marko Grujic and Joel Matip all joining the club ahead of next season, Klopp's work in the transfer market is believed to be far from over as he hopes to build on their success this past year, and continue to mould and build the squad into one that fits his ideologies and tactics.

I have to say both players are very talented and would add depth to our squad, however as far as strikers are concerned, for once I wish we would not go for a project and convert a Draxler or Gotze into a striker but sign a guy who has mastered the position in at least one of Europe's main leagues and preferably in the PL.

Further, a loss against Spurs would see Mauricio Pochettino's side leapfrog them in the standings, and so there is plenty on the line as always for Jose Mourinho and his squad.

I personally believe that Wenger didn't push to have the contracts of Sanchez, Ozil, Ramsey and Ox renewed earlier because he was going to use it as leverage when renegotiating his own deal... so far that tactic has backfired as we know little more about this squad moving forward than we did in May and Wenger clearly misjudged just how important his staying would be to both Sanchez and Ox... I like Lacazette, but I liked him a lot more 2 years ago at 20 million less... Sead might come good but once again he wasn't a necessity buy, except that he was a free transfer and was signed early... another «wag the dog» tactic employed by the powers that be... as for the rest of the roster, very little has changed, except that it's way too big and lacks the cutting edge to take this club to new heights.

Bad luck is one thing but Injuries in key positions to key players is what will cost us this season as far as a title challenge is concerned because it exposes us for the lack of depth in the squad.

WE need a big squad cause if we have to go far in the europa league, we shall be playing about 60 games next season, so yes we shall not be selling many players as the media is saying.

The fact the Arsenal fans are taking this as a major boost really emphasises how far we have dropped down the pecking order due to Wenger / The Board not bolstering this squad.

Both have found injury concerns in the past year or so, thus making appearances few and far between; however it's a very competitive squad at Arsenal nowadays and there were some concerns as to whether either would be offered a new deal at Arsenal.

The Rossoneri have already brought in Mateo Musacchio and Franck Kessie, but their bid to strengthen the squad is far from over as more new arrivals are expected.