How To Use Midfield In A Sentence

Hindsight is always 20/20, and once Real had the early lead, the textbook approach would have been sitting deeper, congesting the midfield to absorb the pressure and striking on the counterattack. Barcelona's Guide to Beating Real Madrid
And the defensive midfielder hopes to fly under the radar. The Sun
KEEPS the England midfield ticking over like an expensive timepiece. The Sun
With heavy rain now falling, the game became bogged down in a midfield stalemate.
Again, it seems pedantic to quibble about the differences between strikers and attacking midfielders. Times, Sunday Times

Atlético Paranaense warmed to the aggressive midfielder from the Minas Gerais province, only to have second thoughts. Sandro: 'I told my brother: I'll be the player we should both have been'
Farina has positioned them down the spine of the team; Moore at centre back, Cahill in the midfield and Aloisi up front.
The combative midfielder said with a chuckle: 'Are we depressed? The Sun
The pair had to track back to protect their full backs, provide the attacking width, and also cut inside to assist midfield. Times, Sunday Times
He surely has a better chance than of changing his controversial image - or of me being the best defensive midfielder in the Bundesliga. Times, Sunday Times
Sublime with both feet, he went from prolific striker to one of the best midfield players in the world. The Sun
So does that necessarily mean the young midfielder is buckling under the pressure?
Midfielders were determined to surrender possession in the early stages.
Much better than packing the midfield and waiting for the inevitable defeat. Times, Sunday Times
Almost flawless in his midfield holding role. The Sun
The usually industrious midfielder was virtually anonymous throughout. The Sun
Graham relished the opportunity to upstage Chelsea and found in the talented Russell the width to dominate the game from midfield.
Their central midfield was notable more for foraging than contributions in attack.
Unless Celtic are given special dispensation to register the midfielder for the New Year's Day game against Hearts at Tynecastle, Keane will not be eligible until the Scottish Cup tie away to Clyde the following weekend.
Keane's mastery of the holding role in midfield gave the Reds the chance to go out and attack Olympiakos, contradicting the notion that they will have to bore in order to succeed.
The midfield player has been sidelined for the past month with knee and hamstring problems. Times, Sunday Times
Dom Grimes and George Ross worked tirelessly in midfield and Sam Pollock worked hard on the right.
Allowing the tiny twosome to wreak havoc is the Brazilian midfield minder, prone to fisticuffs and protective of the rearguard.
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is looking at Hamburg's Dutch midfielder Eljero Elia to help solve his Anfield crisis.
The loyal midfielder missed the last weeks and will have scan on his troublesome groin injury. The Sun
NEWCASTLE, England - Newcastle midfielder Peter Lovenkrands was taken to hospital wearing breathing apparatus Saturday after collapsing during his side's 2-0 defeat against Chelsea. Tsn.ca Top Stories RSS
The misconceived refusal to give Charlie Adam a penalty and send off Philippe Senderos on the hour, a spoilsport decision to disallow a goal for Luis Suárez midway through the second half and a red card for the young midfielder Jay Spearing a few minutes later prefaced a crescendo of Fulham attacking which ended with a dreadful Pepe Reina error and a decisive tap-in for Clint Dempsey. Andy Carroll's ineffectiveness adds to Liverpool frustration at Fulham | Richard Williams
Dan Gordon had a greater influence on game once he partnered Gregory McCartan in midfield.
Ballyhaunis expectations were severely tested in the early stages of the half when a knee injury led to the retiral of midfielder, Michael Webb, and his removal by ambulance to hospital.
He's just banged in ten goals from midfield and has come good at the right time.
Could have grabbed a winner and had chances when the service from midfield improved. The Sun
Admirably willing to raise his head above the parapet and defend his corner, the barrel-chested midfielder might even be said to epitomise Martin O'Neill's side.
He started out as a defender, moved to midfield and remained there in high school - where he was also the kicker for the football team.
The Ghanaians are the lowest ranked nation in the group at No. 37, but boast a quality team featuring Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien and Inter Milan star Sulley Muntari. Undefined
Throughout their long and distinguished careers, critics often claimed the two talismanic England midfielders could not play alongside each other for their country. The Sun
And the midfielder (below ) knows what it is like to get results against the champions. The Sun
But the 21-year-old midfield ace says he has now grown up and turned over a new leaf. The Sun
But he quickly went back into his shell, meandering around aimlessly in midfield. The Sun
United's midfielder threatened to shoot with his left, but then turned inside Ben Watson's tackle and rifled the ball into the roof of the net with his right.
The midfielder curled home a superb shot from the edge of the area into the top right-hand corner. Times, Sunday Times
It was the Bulgarian midfielder's fourth goal in four league matches.
The midfield player complained that his ankle was sore after training. Times, Sunday Times
We could have played any central midfield pairing last night and won. The Sun
He has been tried as a holding midfielder without much success and he is not looking any better as an attacking midfielder. The Sun
Tunisia had strung a quintet across midfield, conceded territory and possession but bit on the counter and led in the eighth minute.
It took only eight minutes for Waterford to sound the first warning when Paul Leahy sent in a low cross for Kevin O'Brien but the midfielder's snap shot flashed wide as United quietly took control of the proceedings.
And the Ports have lacked real aggression in midfield since McCreadie's departure!
The highly-rated midfielder signed for his hometown team at the age of 11. The Sun
Arguably the world's best player, astonishing skill and power in the midfield and great goal kicker. Times, Sunday Times
The Arsenal midfielder says he will captain by example and prove on the pitch he has the qualities to keep the armband for years to come. The Sun
The midfielder curled home a superb shot from the edge of the area into the top right-hand corner. Times, Sunday Times
The combative midfielder said with a chuckle: 'Are we depressed? The Sun
However, his move to Juventus, who are the early leaders in Serie A, appears to have reinvigorated one of the classiest midfielders around and during Friday's draw against Serbia, his performance was labelled "impeccable" by Gazzetta Dello Sport, who also named him man of the match. Five things we learned from the Euro 2012 qualifiers | Jacob Steinberg
That this has improvement has come since he has been tucked into the centre of midfield from a wide right position may not be a coincidence.
ANOTHER battling display from the combative holding midfielder. The Sun
One minute he's mixing it with his hardened opponent in midfield.
Hoyle and Bruce were spoken to by the referee after an altercation in midfield, but following the free kick Bruce kicked out at Hoyle in the penalty area.
The midfielder was named player of the year for three consecutive seasons in East London. Times, Sunday Times
He is likely to get the nod for a midfield holding role, especially with Atherton crocked again.
Why was Ferguson sitting in midfield instead of bombing forward to help the strikers?
Had one promising run but was often overrun in midfield. Times, Sunday Times
No, he's a combative midfield player. Times, Sunday Times
Skipper hustled away in midfield and helped the defence. The Sun
He lacked that in his early United appearances, where he had more defensive duties and was playing in a midfield two. Times, Sunday Times
The 25-year-old, who has been in outstanding form for the Gunners, would certainly give England a much-needed left-footed option in midfield.
The midfielder has only made two appearances since picking up a hamstring injury on the opening day of the season. The Sun
What should be is the position he is being asked to play as the holding midfielder. The Sun
Was well marshalled in midfield and struggled to make the impact he would have wanted, despite the excuse of recent illness. Times, Sunday Times
Not for the ability which was to earn him the tag as one of the best holding midfielders of his generation. The Sun
He surely has a better chance than of changing his controversial image - or of me being the best defensive midfielder in the Bundesliga. Times, Sunday Times
Under pressure, the Motherwell midfielder Simo Valakari tried to chop the ball back from the touchline to his central defender Grieg Denham.
He is looking for a midfield general and hopes to tie up the move this week. The Sun
Although Lippi's line-up occasionally appeared ill-assorted, the midfield was still infused with ability.
They were organised in midfield and resolute in defence. Times, Sunday Times
Stone water fonts are to be placed at the doors in Midfield Church.
Rather than playing just behind the centre-forward Javier Hernández, Rooney looked more like a central midfielder. Manchester United's caution pays off in win at Everton
You would need a tactically intelligent defensive midfielder and here options are imperfect. Times, Sunday Times
Motiviation to show Wenger what he has missed will be high but it is up to the midfield to outpass him and once through, Bolton do not have the strongest defence. A Cultured Left Foot
John Galvin also starts for the first time this season and will partner John Quane in midfield in the absence of the suspended Jason Stokes.
The match continued to be evenly contested after the interval and played mainly in midfield.
That puts more onus on the midfielders to score. The Sun
Forced to switch to an unaccustomed midfield role, he was hounded throughout and booed off when subbed. The Sun
The Wolves midfielder reacted angrily, sparking a shoving match as players from both sides got involved. The Sun
Then he won a ball out near midfield, beat three of four tackles on a powerful run before planting an unstoppable shot in the back of the net.
Yet Kompany left the floor with both feet raised and City will not be encouraged when they reflect on the case of the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Nenad Milijas, whose sending-off at Arsenal last month prompted widespread criticism of the referee Stuart Atwell but ended with the player losing his appeal. Players descend to Twitter spat over Vincent Kompany red card
Pool are helping former Newcastle United midfield player Michael Parkinson to recover from injury.
Given the dearth of goals elsewhere in this misfiring midfield he could be promoted sooner than he thinks. Times, Sunday Times
He is used as a counterattacker from deep and as a midfield runner. Times, Sunday Times
Desperate to impress after his call-up to Sven Goran Eriksson's squad, the battling midfielder tried to dictate the attacks.
I believe with the addition of a creative midfielder and a commanding centre half this team has every chance of making the play-offs.
You would need a tactically intelligent defensive midfielder and here options are imperfect. Times, Sunday Times
He changed me from an average midfielder player to an international centre-back. Times, Sunday Times
Up front, Duffield and McNiven, in particular, were industrious, offering the long sought after stickability for City's too often overworked midfield and defence.
The midfielder is not exactly carrying a torch for his old manager but, for all the woe in his time in Scotland, he says he was a fan and still is.
At many clubs the pair exchanging the most passes are a full back and a central midfielder. Times, Sunday Times
I very much doubt if any midfielder in the country clocked up the mileage the Curry man did on Sunday.
Barnes … and, er, yes, Bob Skinstad for a bit of midfield "muscularity" given his more recognised rugby pedigree. News24 Top Stories
The loyal midfielder missed the last weeks and will have scan on his troublesome groin injury. The Sun
The midfielder's 12th minute shot from distance took a deflection off Blues defender Joseph Yobo to beat Tim Howard and put the Reds on their way to victory at Goodison Park.
United are also pondering a £12m move for Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, with their vastly wealthier rivals Manchester City and Chelsea likely to gazump any effort Alex Ferguson makes to secure the signature of the 26-year-old German international. Football transfer rumours: Liverpool to sign Johan Elmander?
Beckham briefly saw the red mist when he went chasing after Vata and brought him down after clearly believing he had been fouled himself by the Albanian midfielder.
Much better than packing the midfield and waiting for the inevitable defeat. Times, Sunday Times
And when the United midfield is still clearly an orchestra awaiting a conductor? The Sun
The choice of goalkeepers and defenders is relatively simple but that is not the case in midfield and attack. Times, Sunday Times
Not as lavishly talented as Coulter, the bullish midfielder ran himself into the ground with an aggressive never-say-die 60 minutes.
The Scottish midfielder also clipped the bar. The Sun
Figo, nominally a right-sided midfielder, reinvents himself as a striker, ballwinner or even full-back…
The midfield pairing provided Rangers with a dynamic, unrelenting sense of purpose.
At his peak he was arguably the most complete midfielder in British football. The Sun
Usually he has a defensive midfield player alongside him but today he didn't have that. Times, Sunday Times
The midfielder has become a world-class player since leaving Barcelona. Times, Sunday Times
For all of the midfielder's potential, there is so little end product. The Sun
The usually industrious midfielder was virtually anonymous throughout. The Sun
The midfielder was part of a strong Hammers team that slipped through the relegation trapdoor. The Sun
He has an awareness in that area few midfield players have. Times, Sunday Times
Attacking midfielders are the most positionally versatile and central defenders the least. Times, Sunday Times
The reward came from a snap shot by Dougie Simpson after midfielder Graeme Dunlop had done all the lead-up work.
It takes self-control to man-mark in midfield areas for long periods without losing the plot – it is easy to forget the role and go in search of the ball. Everton's Jack Rodwell was dogged but he could not stop David Silva | David Pleat
Lampard throughout his career at Chelsea frequently played with two outstanding defensive midfielders and when Chelsea were on the backfoot, Lampard was frequently anonymous. Max Bergmann: England's World Cup Flaw: A Team Without Ball Winners
He's another natural goal scorer, but Stalybridge have played him in midfield where I think he is wasted.
It is why the midfielder always felt he had unfinished business on Teesside and knew he would be back one day. The Sun
Sparta still carry the greater thrust from midfield.
The tributes were rather more glowing from the midfielder's Tottenham team-mates. Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale praised for display at Internazionale
They were already showing signs of taking control, with flowing passes and rapid breaks from midfield.
The domination of midfield remains the basis of their approach. Times, Sunday Times
THE midfielder is another player with no shortage of heart or determination. The Sun
The midfielder has opened a baker's shop with his family as a sideline to his football commitments. The Sun
Despite being out of position, the midfielder stuck to his role well, as the touch map above shows. Times, Sunday Times
Luckily for the Blues, the midfield ace was having a laugh in training yesterday. The Sun
The player is capable of inspiring his team and can play either in midfield or up front.
He has played up front, in midfield and been handed the captaincy. Times, Sunday Times
And the defensive midfielder hopes to fly under the radar. The Sun
Epsom grabbed the winner two minutes from time when a midfield ball dropped to Shoefield, whose shot screamed past Jones into the net.
After the break, however, England came more to the fore in the centre of the park and the Rovers midfielder spent most of the half on the back foot as his team came under siege.
The brand-new Midfield Terminal, opening this month, features the OraOxygen Spa where the jet-lagged can get a massage or belly up to the oxygen bar for a rejuvenating whiff.
Tricky midfielder has been the driving force behind three successive wins. The Sun
The midfield player has been sidelined for the past month with knee and hamstring problems. Times, Sunday Times
Four minutes later midfielder Andy Hubbard shot the point of the half, a rare feat he was to repeat later in the game, but any chance of a revival went out the window as Kildare finished the half with a flourish.
He misplaced a pass in midfield and Sergio sent Victor racing clear for 35 yards before he ripped a shot past Williams.
Yet he admits feeling better suited to midfield. Times, Sunday Times
To the midfielder, the perception of him as a mirthless martinet is a failure to understand the greatest manager this country has produced.
Desperate to impress after his call-up to Sven Goran Eriksson's squad, the battling midfielder tried to dictate the attacks.
He showed brilliant footwork to make space in midfield and then curled a stinging shot just inches wide. The Sun
They're playing into the Stretford End and line up in a 4-4-2, with Antonio Valencia and Mame Biram Diouf on the right and left their midfield four. Manchester United v Crystal Palace
VALENCIA (SW) - Valencia manager Unai Emery will have to do without midfielder Angulo for the coming six weeks, as result of a knee injury. Soccerway.com
The highly-rated midfielder, 24, is out contract in the summer. The Sun
Outstanding in midfield this season, the 32-year-old thoroughbred switched to centre-back after his teammate limped off with a knee injury just over half an hour into the action.
The Toulouse-born midfielder is on loan until the end of the season from Racing Santander where he had already picked up five bookings and a red card.
They have probably the best forward unit in the county and a strong midfield.
As a foil to the brilliance of Dalglish he was the cornerstone of the fabulous Liverpool midfield of the 1980's.
Clearly upset, the Ilkley midfielder proceeded to make amends and had a storming final 40 minutes.
The midfield hardman came through the ranks at the Riverside and still has close links to the club. The Sun
With the injured Paul Warhurst absent, Paul Scholes had a field day in midfield.
The Bavarian was overofficious when he insisted Nuri Sahin retake his penalty – the Turkish midfielder missed, didn't see another blatant penalty for the home side and completely messed up in the last minute of added time when he falsely awarded a Antonio Da Silva free-kick that led to the equaliser. Köln in meltdown as Zvonimir Soldo is shown the door
Three superstars in central midfield all trying to do the same job, no natural width and just two recognised strikers in a curiously unbalanced squad. The Sun
Not mistiming any tackles, rarely wasting the ball and never stopping running, we could have done with four Coles in midfield.
The midfielder said:'There are a lot of great players on the bench waiting for a chance. The Sun
Sandison adopted the McPherson role of organising matters behind the Airdrie defensive line while the midfield remained conservatively deep.
Bimal is acclaimed as one of India's best midfielders, while his younger bhai Birendra is a forward.
Spurs are short of attacking quality, have no recognised defensive midfielder and also failed to sign a left winger. The Sun
However, the team still boasts a mouth-watering array of talented players such as attacking midfielder Kaka, striker Robinho, and the super-fit defender Dani Alves of Barcelona.
United do not have the requisite depth at centre back and they would be playing one fewer central midfielder, despite being overloaded in that position. Times, Sunday Times
O'Reilly, who has latterly starred in central defence and up front for the Pikes, was not to be suppressed from his role in centre midfield.
The midfielder said:'There are a lot of great players on the bench waiting for a chance. The Sun
United are expected to make fresh moves for a midfielder and left back in January. Times, Sunday Times
The Portuguese playmaker brought a composure to their midfield yesterday which had been sorely lacking. Times, Sunday Times
It was a stunning Selhurst Park return for the midfield colossus after he had missed two matches with thigh trouble. The Sun
A workmanlike performance from the Spaniard in the centre of midfield. Times, Sunday Times
Too many times midfielders, the ultimate hard men on the pitch, were knocked off the ball.
I ` m not that convionced about him as a player Travis, good yes but Gerrard is better and I don ` t see both in the same midfield Mistletoe and ‘Whine’
After such an erratic performance, questions were raised about whether the 89 million midfielder can handle the demands of being the centre of such attention. Times, Sunday Times
Spurs are short of attacking quality, have no recognised defensive midfielder and also failed to sign a left winger. The Sun
He was always ready to make himself available, accepting a series of neat passes from the midfield and ever keen to take the direct route to goal.
We are still desperate for a midfield enforcer.
Calderwood was so angered by the petulance he refused to acknowledge his midfielder.
Yet he admits feeling better suited to midfield. Times, Sunday Times
Patrick is maybe not best known for his goals but for his amazing display in the centre of midfield.
Has won many plaudits for his no-nonsense approach as midfield enforcer. The Sun
Will he prove neither upfield fish nor midfield fowl? Times, Sunday Times
Gary Hay took a quick free-kick at the edge of the box for the overlapping midfielder who trotted almost to the bye-line before flighting the ball to McSwegan at the far post.
Midfield presents a different but equally vexing problem. Times, Sunday Times
Tugay bossed the midfield after delivering a masterclass in the art of pass and move.
During this time Hanover lost their influential midfielder Sean Kavanagh through injury and this had the effect of temporarily unbalancing their midfield sector.
Their passing and movement was excellent and Walsh added to his tally on ten minutes following an flowing move through midfield.
He surely has a better chance than of changing his controversial image - or of me being the best defensive midfielder in the Bundesliga. Times, Sunday Times
Brazil attacked in waves, with the central midfielders, Lucas Leiva and Elias, providing the platforms on which Neymar, Ronaldinho and Hulk thrust and swaggered, with the overlapping Marcelo and Dani Alves frequently joining the fray. Brazil 1-0 Ghana | International friendly match report
Midfielder needs to reproduce his early-season form. The Sun
Their line-outs proved shaky on a few occasions and their game would have benefited from being opened up more, especially in midfield.
Early indications are that McAteer has strained medial ligaments in his left knee but despite the midfielder later admitting he was ‘a bit sore’ he was able to limp on the Ireland team bus with heavy strapping.
The gifted midfielder admits his wayward behaviour could have wrecked his career. The Sun
As an advanced midfield player he s ok, but as an out and out striker ... Please!!
Golborne were kept goalless by a strong midfield and a solid defence.
The midfielder scored a goal that was a picture of nimble footwork. Times, Sunday Times
The midfielder dribbled past three defenders before netting his 16th goal of the season. The Sun
He was allowed, after 28 minutes, to dribble from midfield to the edge of the box, before the ball bobbled on one of the many divots.
The United manager shares none of his enthusiasm for strapping defenders protected by tigerish, sitting midfielders.
Hartlepool collected a ￡40,000 sponge to soak up some of their debts, Darlington took in exchange their outstanding midfield player.
He is a defender, he is a midfielder but he is also an attacker - a winger who makes and scores goals.
Gateshead could again be without influential skipper and central midfield orchestrater Kris Gate (ankle), who was hugely-impressive on The Heed's last visit to South Cumbria. Evening Mail news round-up
Hopefully it will help him mature and become an all-round midfield player in whatever type of game he's in, whether he has the ball or whether he's having to help get it back. Red card helped Jack Rodwell's game, says Everton manager David Moyes

How To Use Midfield In A Sentence

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