Sentences with phrase «of changes to the squad»

There may be hope of some changes to the squad this summer after all, but do you think Wenger will really sell?

Louis van Gaal has made a number of changes to the squad at Old Trafford since he took over as boss, and Falcao could now lead the attack, fitting in alongside fellow new - boys Angel Di Maria and Ander Herrera, with two more signings from the Dutchman's Netherlands World Cup squad also looking likely to go through by the end of transfer deadline day.

City are planning a number of changes to their squad this summer, according to the article, and Modric is said to be one of their top priority transfer targets, though they also remain keen on Arsenal's Jack Wilshere, whom they would ideally like to partner in the middle of the park with the ex-Spurs playmaker.

Arsenal put up a very meek display during their 3 - 1 defeat against Chelsea last weekend and it is now widely expected that manager Arsene Wenger will be making a host of changes to his squad for the encounter against Hull City this weekend.

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Regardless of how the anti-bribery squad performs, Canadian business people can't afford to ignore the changing climate.

seriously wenger will never change when it comes to rotation and balance of his squad, some people just never get to play.

Change what methods, it's to do with Tackles with Willshire and as human beings we are all different it happens to all teams agreed Arsenal get more but we are a small light bodied squad for Wenger to play his type of game.

We are changing a manager who ran out of ideas last summer on how to improve on this squad.

There is still a way for them both to play but it is more unlikely that Wenger will change the formation, with the squad that Arsenal have I do feel we could play 4 -4-2 diamond and the 2 man CF made up of a tall strong CF (Giroud / Welbeck) and a pacey off the last man shoulder type of CF (Theo / Alexis).

I've been wondering recently if the current Arsenal squad aren't in fact in a state of limbo due to the beginnings of a change of style — or at least Wenger's adaptation of a style.

I cant help but feel the morale of the squad would also be affected by such a change in the day's preparation, although believe that Steve Bould would do his best to stick to his instructions.

We need to build on top of what we have and if we're going to change players it should be to improve the squad and it shouldn't mean strengthening our rivals by selling them players.

Having said that we have a lot of players away on international duty and highly unlikely they will all come back fit we always pick up 1 or 2 injuries so we may have important players missing as well fingers cross for a change we have no injuries and everyone fit for liverpool game also we should have arteta, chamberlain and wilshire all fit to be in the squad!

Wenger said at the start of the season that this is one of the best squads he has managed... look at the table, look at the results (shamed), and look at our performances... wenger is gulty for this, and the suporters in england habe to grow up their voices... its impossible that people were demanding for chenges and the board and wenger were taking a laugh of you and continuing with their reign... its unacceptable that those guya even care about us fans and you are capable to look to anotger side and bought alll that sh about «a great change on the squad and a promised new wenger, its bs... wenger has to go and for that you england arsenal fans have to grow up some balls and do ur job... what was that bellerin episode?

(3) formation flexibility — it took 20 years for Wenger to return to a back 3 and now he can't seem to choose anything but that formation... the teams in the premiership and those we could face in the Europa will present vastly different tactics and we need to have a manager who can prepare this squad for this eventuality and have the fortitude to make the necessary adjustments throughout the season... I have seen nothing in the past 6 - 7 years to suggest that he is the man to take on this challenge... I can't even remember when he changed formations when he would replace a small, pacy striker, like during the Walcott experiment, with the lumbering Giroud... of course this is exactly why there is no other manager in the world that plays more players out of their natural positions (square peg in a round hole)

Following their struggles domestically and their setbacks in terms of heavy defeats away from home in Europe this season, Barca will need to make changes to their current squad giving Luis Enrique's successor the best possible chance of continuing their illustrious history of winning major honours.

The FA, in their wisdom, have changed the rules in an attempt to improve the England international team, so that all clubs must, from now, have a minimum of 8 home - grown players in the squad, which is set to increase to 12 by 2020.

YES we can there is a team spirit (when it come to the EPL) in that changing room that we want this you can see the drive / hunger / passion We just need to take it a game at a time and hold out till Jan when we will have more of the squad back so we can rotate better.

this 2nd half of the season has been unlike ANY of the «better» halves we've mustered in recent years as we've seen almost all our squad issues addressed (a decent DM, a reliable GK) and our approach in big games is showing signs of change — the signs of encouragement are much brighter than just us picking up some form to make the CL spots.

Ten years later, SB Nation spoke with three of the leaders from the 2007 squad — head coach Mike Bellotti, offensive tackle Geoff Schwartz, and safety Patrick Chung — to tell the story of a program - changing season; one that never could've happened without a symbolic equipment bonfire, a genius from New Hampshire, and a certain minor league baseball player.

This is usually the time of year when Arsenal have a long list of injuries and Arsene Wenger gets to make full use of his squad, but for a change the list seems to be getting smaller.

Opposing squads have seen Doms take over games and change the outcome with a number of impressive moves and jukes en route to a game - deciding goal.

Sir Alex Ferguson does appear to be looking to the future with his most recent acquistions (Hernandez, Smalling and Bebe) and it does seem that some of his squad players appear to have become surplus to requirements but would the Old Trafford side really make such sweeping changes?

OG would round out the squad nicely and could change the complexity of a tight game in the 65h minute or so, but the Arsenal need a more complete and dangerous CF to consistently lead our line.

TBH I think Arsenal would fare much better without Wenger all together, just have Steve Bould, at least the squad could play in their proper positions, with the possibility of incurring less injuries, and they should be able to adapt to changing situations better.

well Man united have and Man city have and perhaps chelski may, the fact is we are NOT a top four club at present and the fact also remains that most of the afore mentioned actually don't NEED to add to their squads due to being very active in previous windows there wont be any activity as there are NO plans to add in this window and its got nothing to do with traditionally NOT buying and everything to do with the «Bargain basement2 mentality that Wenger and the board have always adopted and in todays market your NOT going to get the sort of top notch players we need to actually change for a rock bottom price same old Wenger same old Arsenal

Realistically, No Guardiolla or Morinho can be consistent, or deliver what the fans are asking Wenger to, with the current squad and none of tope flight football managers would accept to assume Wenger's role at Arsenal unless the necessary changes have been effected.

The Italian coach was relieved of his duties earlier in the week, and while some members of the Merengues squad — including star man Cristiano Ronaldo — were against the manager's dismissal [via the Telegraph], some of the club's players may well be happy to see a change at the top.

Manchester United made a number of major changes to their squad last summer and worked their way back into the Premier League top four, so here are five more weak links that manager Louis van Gaal could ship out, plus five suggested replacements...

Nevertheless, it remains to be seen whether or not Simeone gets the job and gets his wish in terms of making big changes to the current squad in order to get them competing at the top of the Premier League table again.

That pattern quickly changed in the Big East finals because Carnesecca switched defensive assignments, ordering Russell to guard Murphy outside and the rest of the Redmen squad to fill the key, prohibiting Adams access to the passing seams.

Disillusioned Arsenal supporters want to see major changes at the club this summer with the Frenchman set to remain, and that includes somewhat of a squad overhaul.

For a club with such high standards and expectations of winning though, there have been holes to pick in this campaign and that could lead to changes in the current squad.

Antonio Conte is preparing to make major changes to Chelsea squad over the next two windows according to the Mirror, including the removal of many older key players that are lingering at Stamford Bridge.

The Dutchman took over at United in the summer, and has made a great number of changes to the first - team squad at Old Trafford, offloading some under - performers and spending big money on some exciting high - profile names such as Angel Di Maria and Radamel Falcao.

I don't think he appreciates leaders on the pitch to dictate things to the rest of the squad and to make changes during a game when things are not working.

He's kept Tottenham within touching distance of the top four and on the verge of winning of a trophy without spending big money to change his squad.

From the perspective of the Ligue 1 giants, they are expected to make significant changes to their squad this summer as they failed to defend their league title last season, while they also fell well short in the Champions League yet again.

At the end of the day this is nothing for Arsenal fans to get in a twist over, as it is simply nothing more than a squad number change.

Changes to the squad are expected this summer and here are five transfers in and five out of White Hart Lane.

-- Ventura: «The squad has changed the way it works and we have returned to the top half of the standings.»

Arsene Wenger made a few changes to the Arsenal line - up for the trip to West Brom, some forced on him due to the injury problems of Wilshere and Arteta, but bringing Giroud and Koscielny back was definitely through the manager's choice and gave the squad a very timely boost.

What the Leicester and spurs season prove is that there are plenty of quality managers out there who can deliver more thann 4th place with squads that are inferior to ours... Time for a change where it counts

He reminds of Victor Moses who was just a squad player before Conte came in changed formations and now Moses is a different player altogether who was integral to Chelsea lifting the title last season.

Let's not forget that we have an incredibly versatile squad this year and to not change the formations now then will only limit us both tactically and in style of play, even if this formation may just bring some control until Santi comes back why shouldn't we take it?

He plays same players over and over again and he doesn't change tactics to suit the opposition resulting in good players getting injured and other top class players leaving the squad in search of playing opportunities.A top defender like Vermaleen shouldn't have left if AW was doing rotation.Right now the injury list is increasing and Wenger doesn't change.If AW remains like that Podolski, Campbell, Rosicky, Nacho must leave in order to serve their career.

scholes is looking out for England he sees what most see unlike most fans on here his not ignorant of wheelchair's short comings as his short history point out other wise it may be a case of the more things change the more there stay the same for willchair and 22 is not young in footballing term 9 to 19 is young and where potential should only be talked about in terms of whether or not a player will be good or great to complement a group / squad.

The only way the squad would be refreshed would have to follow a change of the manager, Wenger is Wenger (which IS AFC at this point in time), while things are as they are regarding organization and management, what you see is what you get: same ol, same ol...

Stories of squad overhauls, changing tactics, Wenger learning have all started to hit the papers and internet sites the same as every year.

Luiz was a key part of Chelsea's title - winning squad last season, but the Blues have not looked as convincing at the back lately, prompting Conte to make a big change for the visit of United.