Sentences with phrase «latter stages of one's career»

Three to five will be senior fellows, prominent researchers in latter stages of their careers.

Man United are ready to offer $ 70m (# 51m) for the Stadio Olimpico duo and with Michael Carrick entering the latter stages of his career, Marouane Fellaini working more effectively in an advanced attacking role and loaned out midfielder Tom Cleverley likely to be sold outright, there is scope for strengthening this area of van Gaal's squad also.

Mertesacker was not anticipated to play a major role on the pitch this season anyway as his physical fitness dips further in the latter stages of his career.

With Karim Benzema struggling for goals on a consistent basis, Gareth Bale's injury woes and Cristiano Ronaldo continuing to edge closer to the latter stages of his career, a prolific and proven goalscorer like Icardi could be a huge boost for Zidane to continue their recent run of landing major trophies.

Sadly it's only a partnership that will last a few seasons at most, with Koscielny now 31 years old and in the latter stages of his career.

The 34 - year - old centre - back was in fine form last season, playing every minute of the Premier League title - winning campaign, but clearly the club legend is in the latter stages of his career and moves to bring in a long - term replacement would appear to be sensible.

The 31 - year - old left Everton to move to Old Trafford in 2004, but as he enters the latter stages of his career and his form dips, he has dropped out of the starting line - up for both club and country.

The skipper would follow in the footsteps of former international teammates David Beckham and more recently Frank Lampard by heading to MLS in the latter stages of his career.

Though clearly in the latter stages of his career it's clear Berbatov still has a season or two in the tank.

Meanwhile, a sentimental return to Argentina would also surely be an option in the latter stages of his career rather than a money - driven move to China regardless of whether or not his compatriots are there ready to welcome him.

With John Terry clearly in the latter stages of his career and Serbian Branislav Ivanovic now into the final year of his current contract the West London side have set their sights on two promising talents.

Arteta was a leader both on and off the pitch and even in the latter stages of his career, where he spent most of the season out of the team, he still led by example and was on hand for experience and advice.

Chelsea's best defender, captain John Terry, is in the latter stages of his career and some sources suggest John Stones would be an ideal replacement for the 34 - year - old (via Daily Telegraph).

In fact many players openly discuss with the media that they have aspirations of returning to the club where it all began, for the latter stages of their careers.

With the likes of Michael Carrick, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs all either in the latter stages of their careers, or indeed set to hang up their boots for good, Ferguson sees Isco as an ideal addition to his squad as he looks to build for the future.

Carragher concurred with his fellow pundit as he agreed that the timing was strange, but he paid tribute to the former England international and hopes that he will join another Premier League side so they can continue to closely watch him in the latter stages of his career.

For a player who has scored 50 + goals in six seasons at Madrid before dropping off last season to 41, this could be another sign of a decline in his performances as he edges ever closer to the latter stages of his career.

Meanwhile, Iniesta raised question marks over his future at Barcelona in a recent interview as he could seek a change in the latter stages of his career, with Goretzka rejected Schalke's offer of a new deal and so is seemingly set to move on.

On his replacement, Arsenal should find someone experienced and ready to take over from Monreal who is reaching the latter stage of his career so as to not upset the balance of the team to much, yes there are some younger players out there to replace Gibb's but none good enough for the first team.

If accurate, whether the Argentine icon should have such a say in the club's transfer matters is up for debate, but considering what he's given to the Blaugrana since joining their youth ranks, he perhaps deserves some sway as he'll want to be sure that they'll remain competitive heading into the latter stages of his career.

I wouldn't say which one is better just yet pending on what Walcott does in the latter stages of his career.

Laurent Koscielny is into the latter stages of his career at the tender age of 32, and injuries have already begun to hinder his career, and the emergence of the duo this season would be a welcome one.

In truth, it's difficult to see Neymar leaving any time soon as ultimately, at 25 years of age, he has his whole future ahead of him still and will undoubtedly be the face of the club moving forward as Lionel Messi edges closer to the latter stages of his career, albeit without showing any sign at all of a decline as of yet.

While there does seem to be plenty of competition for places at the Nou Camp already, Iniesta's future in particular has been shrouded in doubt as he edges ever closer to the latter stages of his career.

Whether spending around $ 100m on a player who turns 33 next year is a good idea is up for debate though, as it could be argued that Ronaldo will now start to experience a decline in his qualities as he enters the latter stages of his career.

It comes amid growing concern over Petr Cech, as aside from his costly error against Swansea City last month, he turns 36 in May and is perhaps starting to display signs of a natural decline in the latter stages of his career.

In turn, perhaps he has earned the right to be involved in transfer strategies and discussions, with the 30 - year - old undoubtedly wanting to know how Barcelona intend on remaining competitive on various fronts heading into the latter stages of his career.

Busquets turns 30 later this year, and so we'd arguably be well advised to enjoy him while we can before a natural decline in the latter stages of his career.

But at 34 years of age, the Roman icon is in the latter stages of his career.

Thiago, who remains a key member of the Bayern squad, is said to be a # 50m target for City as they aim to replenish their midfield options with greater youth, as the likes of David Silva, Fernandinho and Yaya Toure approach the latter stages of their careers.

The vice-captain has publicly stated that progress may be slow under Klopp, but approaching the latter stages of his career, the England man will be desperate for the Reds to usurp Chelsea for good and establish themselves as a top - four force.

Ceballos has been linked with a move to the English Premier League, while Modric's future seems uncertain as the 32 - year - old Croatian enters the latter stages of his career.

The Belgian has since revelled in his new centre - forward position, and this has brought a new dimension to his game as he enters the latter stages of his career.

Although he is now approaching the latter stages of his career, Ronaldinho's flair and ability to unlock defences still remains reasonably intact, as shown by the fact that he created eight chances for Fluminense over seven league appearances in the 2015 season before mutually agreeing to terminate his contract on 28 September.

As Iniesta and Xavi move into the latter stages of their careers we find the likes of Isco and Thiago Alcântara waiting to step into their void and begin their ascension to the pinnacle of world football.

With both James Collins and José Fonte, at 33 years of age, entering the latter stages of their careers, Burke may well have a chance to prove himself at centre - back in the coming campaign.

At 30, Miranda should have the drive and desire to fill the latter stage of his career with as much silverware as possible, furthermore, as a former teammate, he could help alleviate Diego Costa's homesickness.

But, regardless of the experience that the player brings to Arsenal's table, 53 - year - old Wright believes that the Stanmore - born man should enjoy the latter stages of his career playing regularly elsewhere.

Kenyon crossed the Atlantic in the latter stages of his career — making more than 50 appearances for the Vancouver White Caps either side of a brief spell with Bristol City.

Especially as they approach the latter stages of their career, players now seem to keen to take their footballing experience to a new country.

While Caulker is very much still learning his trade, Craig Bellamy is entering the latter stages of his career, and will be bring back to the Premier League that passion and drive he is famous for.

From a directorial sense, Spielberg remains at the top of his game - working with a kind of movie he's grown quite comfortable in during the latter stages of his career.

Students gain an brief understanding of Henry Moore, with focus throughout placed on Henry Moore's hand drawings produced during the latter stages of the career.

The Jag has time on its side, as the current 3 Series is entering the latter stages of its career; still, with a stunning new turbocharged inline - 6 in 340i trim, the Bimmer isn't going quietly into the night.

Instead of focusing on her most prolific writing period, he concentrated on unfinished writings from the latter stages of her career, which was marked by the onset of Alzheimer's Disease.

This sharp shift attests to Frankenthaler's continued experimentation with forms and materials, long into the latter stages of her career.

Those latter stages of their careers, in fact, at which they're probably handling the most significant matters of their lives — how do we know whether they're still qualified then?