Sentences with phrase «taking punts on young»

Next time we are having a discussion about spending big, marqueee signings, world class players, players being too old or past it, taking punts on young talent and recognising the value of youth systems remember this.

He could've been a good investment however and for a minimal fee, should Wenger have taken a punt on this young star?

Mercedes need Bottas this season because with major changes to the cars and the tyres, now is not the time for a team with title aspirations to be taking a punt on a younger, less experienced driver.

«He said that clubs aren't taking a punt on young managers.

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Also we took a punt on Chambers - to get in there early & hopefully avoid the sort of fee Stones would cost someone now he is a semi-established young England international CB - but Chambers is clearly not viewed as ready for regular action at CB with us.

Ferrari getting its young drivers into the sport has been a bit of a problem in the past as it seems the team would rather stick with Kimi Raikkonen than take a punt on someone who actually seems motivated to succeed, and effectively making Sauber its junior team would surely help with that process.

I foresee this rule meaning more managers will be willing to take a punt on extremely young foreign players, which is something Platini was criticising Arsene for some months ago.

https://tinyurl.com/9ee87k Only those who have seen it all before need apply for top IT jobs this year, as nervous Chief Executives look for strong governance skills and shy away from taking a punt on promising young talent.