Sentences with phrase «tactical masterstroke»

The phrase "tactical masterstroke" means a brilliant and strategic move or decision made in a specific situation to gain a significant advantage or achieve a specific goal. Full definition
Howe's first tactical masterstroke of his tenure was to drop Charlie Nicholas back into the hole behind the front two of Woodcock and Meade.
Owen Smith, in his latest tactical masterstroke, has opposed the proposals before even seeing them, showing once again his contempt for Labour members having a say in running their own party.
Newsdesk says «Owen Smith, in his latest tactical masterstroke, has opposed the proposals before even seeing them».
Could be a tactical masterstroke or a major talking point after the game.
When he was complimented on his tactical masterstroke of bringing on two fullbacks (Kwadwo Asamoah and Stefan Lichtsteiner) on the hour mark and changing to a 4 -3-3 that immediately reaped rewards, Allegri insisted on praising his players.
It was a tactical masterstroke from Blanc because he knew Chelsea would field two central midfielders not two.
I think Slav has got this horribly wrong — I just hope he proves it to be a tactical masterstroke, but I fear not.
Antonio Conte's tactical masterstroke have almost worked for the Blues at their home ground Stamford Bridge.
As long as a month ago, some proclaimed May's decision to hold an election a tactical masterstroke.
This policy was a tactical masterstroke when announced in 2007.
After Cicero's tactical masterstroke on that first day, Verres and his advocates resembled nothing so much as the victims of a siege: holed up in their little fortress, surrounded by their enemies, battered day after day by a rain of missiles, and their crumbling walls undermined by tunnels.
No more pausing to make subs or tactical masterstrokes.
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