Sentence examples for handed a role from inspiring English sources

That's certainly not the prevailing wisdom out here, where "stars" are insulted if they aren't handed a role just for being.

And Di Matteo delivered a surprise in his starting line-up, with youngster Ryan Bertrand handed a role on the left flank in front of Cole in an attempt to stifle the threat of former Blues winger Arjen Robben.

He stepped down in August 2011 following the takeover of Tony Fernandes and was handed a consultancy role.

According to Variety, Downey will be handed a major role in Captain America 3, which is due for release in May 2016.

Peace suggested he had handed a joint role to Bailey when Ahrendts left to ensure the designer did not walk away too – a move shareholders would not have forgiven.

The board has now handed a central role to former top accountant Sir Michael Rake, who becomes deputy chairman – although he has ruled himself out of the chairman's job despite expressing interest when Agius first quit.

Shane Ferguson says he was happy to be handed a starting role for Northern Ireland's 2-0 Euro 2016 qualifier win over the Faroe Islands in Belfast.

Striker Jordan Rhodes could be handed a starting role by Scotland manager Gordon Strachan in the final World Cup qualifier against Croatia at Hampden.

He re-signed for the Bluebirds at the start of the 2014-15 seandn and was also handed a coaching role, by then manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

While Chayka was given the GM's title, Tippett was handed a front office role of his own.

The Rangers striker is almost certain to be handed a more prominent role against Spain.