Sentence examples for performance as a player from inspiring English sources

Torre, following a strong performance as a player, is enjoying extraordinary success as the Yankees' manager.

If Pete Rose were to be eligible for election to the Hall of Fame, it would not be for managing, but for performance as a player.

Washington was suspended for part of the 1977-78 seafterafter he landed a devastating punch on another player during an on-court brawl, but his performance as a player continued to improve.

Ashley Cole lost his allure not because of his performance as a player but because of his performance as a man, he says: "Cole was very rich, very bling, but he became one of the most unpopular players in England because of his treatment of Cheryl Cole".

I had a better time of it when it came to James's own performance as a player.

It is therefore very likely that Torre will be elected, deservedly, based on his performance as a player and a manager.

Milan, who signed Beckham twice on loan during the Major League Soccer off-season, said: "His arrival at the club may have been greeted with some scepticism but his performances as a player quickly won over the non-believers.

"He is respected and admired for his performances as a player but also for his role in the evolution and success of our squad".

It was her outstanding performance as a handball player that earned her an athletic scholarship to study at Santa Monica.

Keith was a gentle soul whose love for music and passion for his performance as a keyboard player will remain unmatched for many years to come.

Everybody in England is talking about me about my performances and as a player I'm improving, I'm having that certain consistency in my game".