Sentences with phrase «pecking order this term»

The Frenchman has fallen down the pecking order this term, and I think you will struggle to find and Arsenal fan who would be disappointed with his exit.

Another midfielder behind in the pecking order this term, John Obi Mikel could quit Chelsea in a surprise move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

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The 27 - year - old has fallen down the Nou Camp pecking order since the arrival of Luis Suarez and is said to have agreed terms on a four year contract with Chelsea.

The Colombian was a $ 80 Million purchase only two years ago, after a thoroughly impressive World Cup campaign, but has seemingly fallen down the pecking order at the Bernabeu this term.

The forward has fallen down the pecking order in recent years, and has been limited to only three substitute outings in the Premier League so far this term.

The Austrian international would of course have been aware that the signing of Davinson Sanchez would have made life even more difficult for him in terms of breaking into Mauricio Pochettino's plans as he dropped further down the pecking order, and so an exit seems to be the most sensible solution for all parties.

Despite the fact that the 24 year old finished last term as Real Madrid's second top - scorer, behind Cristiano Ronaldo, Jose Mourinho has seemingly consigned Benzema to a spot behind Argentine Gonzalo Higuain in the Real Madrid striking pecking order.

Still, Batshuayi found himself behind Diego Costa in the pecking order last term and has remained that way despite Costa leaving and being replaced by Alvaro Morata this year.

Defour is of a similar mould to Manchester United veteran Scholes in terms of physique and style which explains Sir Alex Ferguson's interest with Michael Carrick falling down the pecking order at Old Trafford.

The French striker has fallen down the pecking order in North London this term following the arrival of Alexandre Lacazette from Lyon, and could well be open to the move knowing his importance would have been lessened once again.

Salah made six Premier League starts last term but has managed just 12 minutes of top tier action during the current campaign and is way down Mourinho's pecking order behind the likes of Eden Hazard, Willian and Andre Schurrle.

Stories are now emerging to claim that we are eyeing a # 44 Million move to bring Carrasco in from Atletico Madrid, with the midfielder having fallen down the pecking order under Diego Simeone this term.

The 24 - year - old is yet to score a league goal for the Blues this term and spent the majority of last season playing second fiddle to Diego Costa, while he is now behind summer signing Alvaro Morata in the pecking order.

at arsenal we have really fallen down the pecking order in terms of competing with the elite, thats why sanchez is acting out the way he is..

The backline is an area of long - term concern for Barcelona given the age of the likes of Javier Mascherano, Gerard Pique and Thomas Vermaelen, and so bringing in a youngster now to learn the ropes, settle in and eventually replace them in the pecking order would be a very sensible strategy.

The vast majority of fans want Wenger gone because they have not come to terms with the effect the oil money had on the natural pecking order and because he is a victim of his over achieving in his early years leading to unwarranted expectations.

Touted to be Ashley Cole's long - term replacement in the past, he now has Danny Rose, Ryan Bertrand and Luke Shaw ahead of him in the England pecking order.

Keane has yet to discuss personal terms with Alex McLeish and co., though he may choose to move to the Second City after falling down the pecking order at White Hart Lane.

The defender has fallen down the pecking order at San Siro and has been restricted to just five appearances in the league this term.

The Conservatives, meanwhile, will be reticent to impose limits on donations, given their backing by numerous private donors giving large sums individually, and arguably stand to lose most from any reforms, given that they are currently at the top of the pecking order in terms of income.

The breed is oftentimes best suited with older, considerate children, though may also do well with younger ones given that the pet has been taught to respect the kid as above him in terms of pecking order.