Sentence examples for challenged the players from inspiring English sources

"But I demanded, I challenged the players".

He has now challenged the players to repeat what they usually do every year and kick on in the new year.

When the Islanders responded and reached that modest goal with a victory on New Year's Eve, Laviolette challenged the players to set their goals higher.

Keane was so irritated by a 30-yard free-kick that Craig Gordon let in during a pre-season tournament for Sunderland in Portugal he put on some goalkeeping gloves in the next training session and challenged the players to get the ball past him from the same distance.

I've challenged the players, I'll always be honest and I'll say it how it is.

"I challenged the players to be braver at half-time and in the second half we gave Liverpool a difficult game.

"Are you disagreeing with me?" the coach challenged the player.

But for the most part, the figures just sat there, meant more to divert the eye than to challenge the players.

We have a lot of good quality players coming through there and their job is to challenge the players in front of them.

One of Aaron's great qualities as a coach is that he challenges the players all the time, asking questions and getting you thinking.

"I need time to evaluate the talent, but for me you have to challenge the players and let them have fun," Bradley said.