Sentences with phrase «years as a first team regular»

Aaron now has more than 300 appearances for the club, but in his 7 years as a first team regular he has only averaged around 27 League games per season due to ongoing injury problems.

Not exact matches

23 year old Tenerife born star known more commonly as Pedro has been a big success since he became a first team regular 18 months ago.

The 35 - year - old has widely been tipped to depart the Catalan giants over the summer, and is currently weighing up his options as to where he can go to get more regular first team football.

The 27 year old has never looked capable of forging a spot as a first team regular at Arsenal and Wenger will seek to find a permanent buyer for the Swiss international in preference to sending him out for another loan spell.

The 27 - year - old is being viewed as the ideal replacement for the Frenchman as Fabio, one half of the Da Silva twins, has yet to tie down a regular first team spot at Old Trafford and could either move on himself or be used as an understudy to whoever the new man in his position will be.

The 19 - year - old has made 25 La Liga appearances so far this season, contributing four assists as well as carrying out his defensive duties in that time, and will have undoubtedly enjoyed gaining regular first - team experience.

In the midfield, (including RWB & LWB) we have a whole bunch of tweeners... none offer the full package, none make sense in our manager's current favourite formation, except for Sead on the left and Ox on the right, and all of them have never shown any consistency for more than a heartbeat... Sead, who I'm including in this category because of our present formation, looks like a positive addition, minus his occasional brain farts, but I would rather see what he could do in a back 4 before making my mind up... Ox, who has never played better, which isn't saying much considering his largely underwhelming play in previous seasons, seems to have found a home in this new formation; unfortunately, can we really expect this oft - injured player to handle the taxing duties that come with said position over the long haul, not to mention, it looks like he has no intention of staying... Ramsey has relied on the empathy that stems from his gruesome injury years ago and the excitement that was generated a few years back when he finally seemed to put in altogether, but on the whole he has been a big disappointment (neither he nor the Ox have scored enough to warrant a regular spot)... Wiltshire should be put on a weekly contract then played until he suffers his first injury, if and when that occurs he should be shipped - out and no one should very be allowed to say his name on club grounds ever again... Elnehy & Coq are average players who couldn't make any of the top 7 teams currently in the EPL... both have showed some great energy on the pitch, but neither are top quality and no good team can afford to have that many average players on their bench playing the same position, especially with Coq's injury history / discipline concerns and Elheny's headless chicken tendencies... as for Xhaka, his tenure here so far has been incredibly underwhelming... we know he has some skills to provide the long ball but his defensive work is piss poor and he gives the ball away too cheaply and far too often... finally, the enigma himself, Ozil, so much skill with his left foot but his presence has been more frustrating than uplifting... in many respects his failure has been directly related to the failure of this club to provide him with the necessary players up front, minus Sanchez of course, and unless something drastic happens very soon his legacy will be largely a negative one (much like Wenger's)

Like many of our so - called «English Core» Alex arrived with great promise from Southampton at a massive cost for a 17 year - old of # 12million, with extra add - ons as well, and after five years at the Gunners he is now on a wage of # 52,000 a week and would be expected to double that this summer if he was now a regular in the first team.

The 30 - year - old joined Lazio in the 2012/13 season, but has never managed to establish himself as a first team regular and has made just seven appearances for the Italian giants this term.

How about sign a player 4 our first team squad as i can't remember the last time these so called 16 year old «talents» made regular appearances for the first team

Poor Jack Wilshere was cast as a superstar of the future when he broke into Arsenal's first team at the tender age of 16, and finally became a first - team regular at 18 years of age and made a massive 49 appearances on the 2010/11 season.

The 32 - year - old wants first - team football after 10 seasons as a Chelsea regular but while Arsenal, Paris St Germain and Real Madrid have been tipped as possible destinations for the Czech Republic international, Besiktas also appear to be in the running.

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

Arsenal's 19 year - old Alex Iwobi is looking certain to become a regular Arsenal first team player next season, as Arsene Wenger has been slowly integrating him into the squad.

Rodgers is believed to be preparing a significant bid, said to be in the region of # 16m, for the 24 year old England international and the Northern Irishman will hope that the promise of regular first team football will act as enough motivation for the former Middlesbrough man to push for an Etihad Stadium exit.

He joined as a 27 year old Spanish international from La Liga side Malaga and has since gone on to become a regular first team player with the Gunners.

The 28 - year - old has not enjoyed as much regular first - team football this term due to the summer signing of Davinson Sanchez in defence, along with some injury worries.

It is also understood that Vardy may have doubts as to whether he would be a first - team regular at Arsenal given the presence of Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott, while Danny Welbeck will return in the New Year.

Not only has the 23 - year old graduate of the Southampton academy failed to secure a regular first team place since coming to north London as a highly rated and promising teenager, but a quick look at the recent trophy success of the two clubs would suggest that playing for Chelsea is more likely to fill up your trophy room.

I would hate to see him leave, having watched him slowly meet his potential over the years, and truly believe he is now progressing at a rate which would see him emerge as a regular first - team player for England as well as us.

They are both important to us but I will lean towards Sanchez being a first team regular in five years as he is similar to Tevez...

Having acted as back - up to Kyle Walker since his move to White Hart Lane from Burnley, the 26 - year - old could welcome the opportunity of regular first - team football at Goodison Park but faces a difficult decision in leaving Mauricio Pochettino's side.

It looked a few years ago as though Chuba Akpom would be the next player from the Arsenal academy to break through into regular first team contention.

The 21 year - old nearly left the club in January due to a lack of first - team action, but following talks with Arsene Wenger he was convinced to stay and learn, and ended the season as a first - team regular.

Szce not up to scratch and Ospina wants first team we should invest in a young talented keeper such as Perin, Scuffet or Donnarumma who we can bread into the first team role over the years and give them regular rotation with Cech.

Mihajlovic has done an impressive job in terms of rebuilding confidence in the squad with Milan looking particularly fragile in recent years, while he has developed young players such as Gianluigi Donnarumma and Alessio Romagnoli into first - team regulars.

Khedira is also being courted by Chelsea though it is believed that the 27 year old is keen to move to the Emirates Stadium as he feels he has a better chance of securing regular first team action and will also team - up with national team colleagues Mesut Ozil, Lukas Podolski and Per Mertesacker at the north London club.

The 31 - year - old struggled to establish himself as a first - team regular under Jose Mourinho last season, although he still managed to make 39 appearances in all competitions, scoring eight goals and providing 10 assists.

The 21 year - old left the Gunners in the summer in order to join Werder Bremen, as the youngster looked to seal regular first - team action having struggled to earn a regular role in North - London.

The 29 - year - old, who has been at Arsenal since 2012, has never really established himself as a first team regular and the arrival of Alexis Sanchez and Danny Welbeck has pushed him further down the pecking order.

By age 15 he was a regular feature within the Under - 19 side, and made his first - team debut as a 16 year - old, going on to score five league goals in his debut season.

Many believe that after many years of being in and around the Arsenal first team, that it has become clear Akpom will not succeed as a regular at Arsenal.

We signed the winger back in 2006 as a 16 year - old with a huge amount of potential, but has never stayed fit enough to reach a level worthy of regular first - team football for us.

FourFourTwo's current cover star has had an incredible season; he's finally secured regular first - team football, breached the 30 - goal barrier, made his senior England debut, been picked in the PFA's Premier League Team of the Year, been named as PFA Young Player of the Year and now, best of all, is Stats Zone's Young Player of the Yteam football, breached the 30 - goal barrier, made his senior England debut, been picked in the PFA's Premier League Team of the Year, been named as PFA Young Player of the Year and now, best of all, is Stats Zone's Young Player of the YTeam of the Year, been named as PFA Young Player of the Year and now, best of all, is Stats Zone's Young Player of the Year.

The 22 - year - old midfielder struggled under Hammers boss Slaven Bilic last season but has established himself as a first - team regular in the current Beşiktaş side and managed to break into the Turkish national team.

His senior debut arrived in April against VfB Stuttgart — his only appearance that year — but since then, he has blossomed, becoming a first team regular and quickly built up a reputation as a Bundesliga talent to watch.

He made his first - team debut as a 17 - year - old against Queens Park Rangers in 2011 under Malky Mackay and went on to become a regular in Dyche's side the following season.

According to The Mirror, the Toffees could return for the French marksman in the New Year as they prepared to offer him regular first - team football ahead of next summer's World Cup.

The 20 - year - old striker has established himself as one of La Liga's top youngest players, and has become first - team regular at the Mestalla Stadium.

A number of Premier League and overseas clubs are keen to sign Richards but he dismissed suggestions he will quit the club he joined as a 14 - year - old in 2001, even if he fails to land regular first - team football.

Despite signing a new contract, the young nineteen year - old is still struggling to nail down a regular first - team spot, and being seen as surplus to requirements for now, manager Laurent Blanc is open to the idea of letting him got out on loan till the end of the season.

The 25 - year - old has established himself as a first team regular and his stellar performances prompted the club to tie him down to a new long - term deal in July 2015.

After being in and out of the national team for several years, Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain has been able to establish himself as a regular first - team player at Liverpool.

Last year's winner of the U19 gold medal was Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Benjamin Henrichs, who has since established himself as a first - team regular at full back.

Although he may not be as defensively sound as first team regular, Sven Bender, he has shown that his passing ability surpasses that of any other central midfielder at the club — lets hope he can replace Sahin over the next few years.

Samper is considered as one of the most talented young players present in the Barcelona academy but the 20 - year old has not been able to hold down a regular spot in the first team due to the presence of a plethora of stars.

The Canadian - born midfielder spent most of his best days across the continent plying his trade in the Bundesliga, where he spent the good part of six years as a first - team regular at Bayern Munich before joining Manchester United for a hefty fee of # 17 million in 2007; the same summer that saw a certain Thierry Henry swap Arsenal for Barcelona for # 900,000 less.

Lucas Hernández broke into the Atletico Madrid first team back in 2014 and although the 20 - year - old is not a regular as of yet, he is touted for a huge future at the Vicente Calderon due to his immense potential.

Very mundane, very boring quite frankly, but he seems to have a place in Spurs fans hearts, and I expect to see him as a first team regular for years to come, again, providing we don't cash in on him.

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