Sentences with phrase «leadership on and off the pitch»

After his retirement, the Arsenal boss was keen to pick a player who showed leadership on and off the pitch and in the eyes of Arsene Wenger, that player was Per Mertesacker.

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Mertz should never have been our captain in the first place... who has ever heard of a team that makes 11th hour transfer buys (Arteta & Mertz) then seemingly places those same individuals into prominent leadership positions from the get - go... indicative of the problems that have permeated our clubhouse for the better part of 7 years under the Kroenke & Wenger... what is wrong with the players chosen and / or the management style of Wenger that doesn't develop and / or encourage strong leadership from within... Mertz was the fine collecting lackey from year one... this is what happens when you don't get world - class players because many times they want to have a voice on and off the pitch and this can't happen when you play for a fragile manager who has developed a coddling wage structure where everyone is rewarded for simply wearing the shirt and participating in the process... not enough balance between performance and pay, combined with the obvious favoritism shown to some players regardless of their glaring lack of production... remember that Ramsey has played in positions that make no sense considering his skill - set (out wide) and has forced other players off the field or into equally unfamiliar positions with little or no justification (let's remember when you read articles about how Ramsey's goals this upcoming season being the potential X-factor for our success that this is the same individual who didn't score a goal until the final week last season)... this of course is just one example of many... before I hear another word from Mertz I want this club to address the fact that no former player of any real consequence has any important role in the management structure of this club, yet several former Gunners have expressed serious interest in just such an endeavor (Henry, Viera, Adams, Bergkamp... just to name a few legends)... there is only one answer: an extremely insecure manager!!!

There is no leadership and clear vision for the club on the pitch and off it.

What we need most is leadership on the pitch and by example (Sanchez) not off the pitch.

His commitment to the club and leadership qualities saw him promoted to club captain after Vermaelen's departure to Barcelona, and with the Spainard struggling with injuries over the last few years of his career, he has played a bigger role off the pitch in coaching than he has on the pitch as captain.

Chelsea have good leadership, both on and off the pitch, a top goalkeeper and the best group of centre backs in the Premier League.

Hazard is any coach's dream when he is operating at the peak of his powers, moreover, and Conte will recognise the importance of Terry when it comes to leadership both on and off the pitch.

Xhaka also has the personality and leadership skills to make a big difference on and off the pitch.

While Patrice Evra brought bucket loads of experience, leadership and winning mentality — both on the pitch and off it — to the squad, it was clear that aged 35, he's a short - term solution.

The day will be capped by a keynote address from former England rugby captain Matt Dawson, who will be using his experience both on and off the pitch to consider the nature of leadership, teambuilding and performance culture.

«Steph is an extremely driven, talented and versatile professional footballer, who has successfully honed her leadership skills on and off the pitch.»