Sentence examples for control over team from inspiring English sources

The Guardian understands that the Southampton left-back is being bought without the approval of Van Gaal, so to hear how this squares with the martinet manager of repute who needs total control over team matters could be revealing.

Rod Bryden, who snared the franchise Hamilton had sought for Ottawa, said last week that Balsillie's attempts to thwart the league's control over team moves might ultimately harm Canadian hockey.

In October 1945, the impending resumption of football led to the managerial appointment of Matt Busby, who demanded an unprecedented level of control over team selection, player transfers and training sessions.

Shanahan, who has personnel control over the team, continues to support Plummer.

(The investors have no control over the team itself, which is part of a separate company).

He balked at bidding without getting any control over the team.

The time between games was filled with outsider speculation over his control over the team and his job security.

That the well-traveled Gannon has such control over a team's fate is an upset considering his résumé.

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and Belichick are two of only three N.F.L. head coaches who also maintain control over their team's personnel decisions.

By promoting from within the system, the Raiders' owner, Al Davis, appears to have reasserted control over the team he has guided for nearly four decades.

San Francisco said Mariucci, who was 57-39 in six seasons as coach, had demanded more control over the team's personnel, though he disputed that claim.