Sentences with phrase «rarely seen this season»

Welcome though they were, the goals only told part of the story, for United attacked with a verve and enterprise rarely seen this season, passing the ball with fluidity and moving into the right spaces at the right time.

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He is certainly the catalyst for most of our urgency on the pitch this season, and maybe this is the hunger that we have badly needed to see from all our players but have rarely seen.

Against the lesser teams you can get away with it, as we've seen recently against Preston and Bournemouth, but you'll rarely win against the big teams starting the way we do, hence our terrible record this season, and in previous seasons against the big boys.

Whilst the majority of Porto's contemporaries are nowhere near as stable (there have at the time of writing already been close to one hundred player departures from next season's sixteen Primeira Liga participants), there is a discernible culture of adaptability that, whilst not unique to the game in Portugal, is rarely seen outside of South America.

As this image shows, the Frenchman, who is currently training with the Gunners during the MLS off - season, has two full sleeves — rarely seen because the New York Red Bulls forward is a strong advocate of long - sleeved shirts!

these players rarely getting out of second gear is the reason we havent got what it takes - an its quite disgusting to see sadly i feel this has happened for seasons now, its just the odd game where we push ourselves, the difference being we had match winners to get us over the line.

He finally bring security to the back four, things we have rarely seen since the beginning of the season.

This is an incredibly difficult question to answer for a variety of reasons, most importantly because over the years our once vaunted «beautiful» style of play has become a shadow of it's former self, only to be replaced by a less than stellar «plug and play» mentality where players play out of position and adjustments / substitutions are rarely forthcoming before the 75th minute... if you look at our current players, very few would make sense in the traditional Wengerian system... at present, we don't have the personnel to move the ball quickly from deep - lying position, efficient one touch midfielders that can make the necessary through balls or the disciplined and pacey forwards to stretch defences into wide positions, without the aid of the backs coming up into the final 3rd, so that we can attack the defensive lanes in the same clinical fashion we did years ago... on this current squad, we have only 1 central defender on staf, Mustafi, who seems to have any prowess in the offensive zone or who can even pass two zones through so that we can advance play quickly out of our own end (I have seen some inklings that suggest Holding might have some offensive qualities but too early to tell)... unfortunately Mustafi has a tendency to get himself in trouble when he gets overly aggressive on the ball... from our backs out wide, we've seen pace from the likes of Bellerin and Gibbs and the spirited albeit offensively stunted play of Monreal, but none of these players possess the skill - set required in the offensive zone for the new Wenger scheme which requires deft touches, timely runs to the baseline and consistent crossing, especially when Giroud was playing and his ratio of scored goals per clear chances was relatively low (better last year though)... obviously I like Bellerin's future prospects, as you can't teach pace, but I do worry that he regressed last season, which was obvious to Wenger because there was no way he would have used Ox as the right side wing - back so often knowing that Barcelona could come calling in the off - season, if he thought otherwise... as for our midfielders, not a single one, minus the more confident Xhaka I watched played for the Swiss national team a couple years ago, who truly makes sense under the traditional Wenger model... Ramsey holds onto the ball too long, gives the ball away cheaply far too often and abandons his defensive responsibilities on a regular basis (doesn't score enough recently to justify): that being said, I've always thought he does possess a little something special, unfortunately he thinks so too... Xhaka is a little too slow to ever boss the midfield and he tends to telegraph his one true strength, his long ball play: although I must admit he did get a bit better during some points in the latter part of last season... it always made me wonder why whenever he played with Coq Wenger always seemed to play Francis in a more advanced role on the pitch... as for Coq, he is way too reckless at the wrong times and has exhibited little offensive prowess yet finds himself in and around the box far too often... let's face it Wenger was ready to throw him in the trash heap when injuries forced him to use Francis and then he had the nerve to act like this was all part of a bigger Wenger constructed plan... he like Ramsey, Xhaka and Elneny don't offer the skills necessary to satisfy the quick transitory nature of our old offensive scheme or the stout defensive mindset needed to protect the defensive zone so that our offensive players can remain aggressive in the final third... on the front end, we have Ozil, a player of immense skill but stunted by his physical demeanor that tends to offend, the fact that he's been played out of position far too many times since arriving and that the players in front of him, minus Sanchez, make little to no sense considering what he has to offer (especially Giroud); just think about the quick counter-attack offence in Real or the space and protection he receives in the German National team's midfield, where teams couldn't afford to focus too heavily on one individual... this player was a passing «specialist» long before he arrived in North London, so only an arrogant or ignorant individual would try to reinvent the wheel and / or not surround such a talent with the necessary components... in regards to Ox, Walcott and Welbeck, although they all possess serious talents I see them in large part as headless chickens who are on the injury table too much, lack the necessary first - touch and / or lack the finishing flair to warrant their inclusion in a regular starting eleven; I would say that, of the 3, Ox showed the most upside once we went to a back 3, but even he became a bit too consumed by his pending contract talks before the season ended and that concerned me a bit... if I had to choose one of those 3 players to stay on it would be Ox due to his potential as a plausible alternative to Bellerin in that wing - back position should we continue to use that formation... in Sanchez, we get one of the most committed skill players we've seen on this squad for some years but that could all change soon, if it hasn't already of course... strangely enough, even he doesn't make sense given the constructs of the original Wenger offensive model because he holds onto the ball too long and he will give the ball up a little too often in the offensive zone... a fact that is largely forgotten due to his infectious energy and the fact that the numbers he has achieved seem to justify the means... finally, and in many ways most crucially, Giroud, there is nothing about this team or the offensive system that Wenger has traditionally employed that would even suggest such a player would make sense as a starter... too slow, too inefficient and way too easily dispossessed... once again, I think he has some special skills and, at times, has showed some world - class qualities but he's lack of mobility is an albatross around the necks of our offence... so when you ask who would be our best starting 11, I don't have a clue because of the 5 or 6 players that truly deserve a place in this side, 1 just arrived, 3 aren't under contract beyond 2018 and the other was just sold to Juve... man, this is theraputic because following this team is like an addiction to heroin without the benefits

Although I've found it very cathartic to speak, vent and end occasionally rant about all things Arsenal, we need to act carefully and intelligently right now or we're going to get played by this club even worse than at present... the pro-Wengerites and the suits, who represent a considerable proportion of the season ticket holders, don't want to believe that there is no plan and that Wenger has mailed it in for several years now or that things are going to get much worse before they get better... why would they... many have spent a considerable sum buying some of the highest priced tickets in the World... they want to have a front row seat to see something special and to be seen doing so, which simply provides ample justification for the expense and the time invested... to many of them, Wenger is the sun in their soccer universe... his awkward disposition, misplaced arrogance and his utter lack of balls makes him a rather unusual cult figure, but the cerebral narrative seemed to embolden those who already felt pretty highly of themselves... many might not even of really liked football that much before his arrival and rarely games they weren't attending... as such, they desperately believe that Wenger, and only Wenger, can supply them with their required fix... if he goes, they were wrong and that's a tough pill to swallow... they would have to admit that they were duped... they will definitely resent whoever made them feel this way, but of course it will be too late by then... so when we go overboard with ridiculous comments bordering of anarchy, it scares the shit out of them and they shift their blame towards us rather than at those who really perpetrated this act of treason... we aren't the enemy... we simply woke much earlier and the reason our comments have gotten more vile in recent years is out of utter frustration... in order for any real change to occur at this club we need to bring as many supporters as possible with us or the big money interests will fade and our ultimate objective will be lost... so it's time to focus on the head instead of the heart for now

When Bellerin first came into the side he not only defended well but was always so dangerous going forward.His pace and ability to go outside his marker gave us an attacking outlet that allowed us to play without a recognised right sided attacker which coincided with Walcott getting less and less game time.We all thought this boy was going to turn into someone very special and so obviously did the management who apparently renewed his contract on a reputed # 100k per week.What have we seen since then?A player that seems as indecisive and under coached as the rest of the defenders at the club.A player that has rarely delivered a performance that reflected his initial early form.A player whose body language seems to display his displeasure at being at our club when Barcelona reputedly offered # 40m for him in the close season.

While this year represents a considerable decline on his first season in England — where he scored six goals and contributed two assists in 30 appearances, his technical prowess, his dynamism and his prodigious energy have only rarely been seen in the top flight.

He played his first few games for Arsenal as a right - back but he was soon usurped by the improving Hector Bellerin, and he was then being used as a centre - back, and played many games in the first half of last season, until Kos and Mertesacker found full fitness, and when Gabriel arrived in January he was rarely seen outside of cup games.

No Pal - I go to every match home and Away and I see a player that started the season full of optimism and confidence.Now?Just look at his body language these past few months.The team struggling to put a decent run of form together, Laca pulled off after the MAGIC 70 MINUTE MARKthat Wenger always uses for substitutions.Playets like Iwobi and Zhaka performing like clowns week after week but Wenger rarely replaces them for continued lacklustre displays.

Alexis Sanchez of course, he's get us 15 - 20 goals a season minimum, though I'm very scared he'll get injured seeing as he rarely gets any rest.

I have rarely seen such a difference between two halves of the season.

The 22 - year - old Spurs striker did not seem to be too fazed by the two misses early on in the season, but it is worth noting that apart from the Liverpool game after the Palace win, we have rarely seen the striking partnership of Kane and Janssen, which I think is the key to unlocking all of the Dutchman's potential.

The direct match - ups between him and Pogba rarely occurred, but perhaps this is something Premier League fans might see more of next season if anyone forks out the considerable sum needed to sign the Frenchman.

The two have rarely seen eye to eye and despite Real's success last season, Perez seems to have made up his mind.

Though he has rarely come in one - on - one situations, this campaign, he should have a look at the goals conceded against Liverpool earlier this season, against Wigan and Norwich late on in the season, to see how he can position himself better, when the defence is outnumbered by the attack.

It's the season of all is in, so if you pass by a girl in 70s shoes on the street and then one in stiletto heeled pumps (you know, the classic ones Kim Kardashian is rarely seen without since her Kanye style period), keep walking, in your sneakers or ballet pumps.

There is always have new models and colorways Louis Vuitton handbags in every season, but we are rarely seen shoes update.

Although rarely seen on screen, the woman at the heart of the Profumo affair scandal that pulled back the veil on the British upper classes in 1963 is a big part of the December 8 - launching second season of the Elizabeth II - chronicling series created by Peter Morgan.

This season, the only males under 40 in sight are Jules's teenage son Travis (Dan Byrd), who leaves for college (twice) in the second episode of the season, and Stan, the rarely seen infant son of neighbors Ellie (Christa Miller) and Andy (Ian Gomez), who gets a great It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - grade storyline in the same episode.

We ordered ours in mariner blue with a body - color hard top, which made it a true four - seasons car, but the top was rarely seen outside of storage in someone's garage.

Many in northern climes may disagree, although it's hard to see why — with all - season tires and a sophisticated multi-link rear suspension pilfered from the parts bin of Chrysler's former Mercedes - Benz partnership, traction is rarely an issue even in inclement weather.

Highly prized by hobbyists and rarely seen in collections, they are primarily the pervue of seasoned snakekeepers.

Han Solo's rarely seen without the mighty Chewbacca at his side, and in Hero Showdown — a new round - based elimination mode in The Han Solo Season — you'll be able to take your favorite pairings into two - on - two Heroes vs. Villains battles.

Yale Center launches fall season with premiere of Zoffany exhibition that re-evaluates artist — features rarely - seen works

We are looking forward to welcoming visitors back to our home at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham for the opening on 12 October of our new season of exhibitions which includes a major retrospective of the work of Eileen Gray, one of Ireland's most important cultural figures, rarely seen work by Leonora Carrington, a group exhibition of young Irish artists and a significant new exhibition drawn from our Collection.

16 Aug 2006 American Underground Film Season at IMMA A season of rarely - seen films from a defining period in the history of American underground cinema opens at the Irish Museum of Modern Art on Friday 15 SeptemberSeason at IMMA A season of rarely - seen films from a defining period in the history of American underground cinema opens at the Irish Museum of Modern Art on Friday 15 Septemberseason of rarely - seen films from a defining period in the history of American underground cinema opens at the Irish Museum of Modern Art on Friday 15 September 2006.