Sentence examples for sequence of defeats from inspiring English sources

At least, among all the indignities Louis van Gaal has had to confront recently, Manchester United's sequence of defeats has been ended one short of it becoming their worst run in a single season since December 1936.

Lambert had acknowledged before the match that he was not "bomb-proof" and was aware he needed to halt the miserable sequence of defeats.

Hull are moving in the opposite direction after ending a sequence of nine defeats and a draw against Villa.

Stopping a sequence of three defeats, Cambridge also rebuilt the overall race lead they have held since 1928 to move 82-79 ahead.

Her more disciplined approach was justly rewarded by her 7-5 6-4 victory, which ended a sequence of five defeats by her sister in grand-slam finals, including the losses in the 2002 and 2003 Wimbledon title matches.

Bolton actually beat Stoke 5-0 iNovemberer but, along with a win at neighbouring Wigan, it came as an isolated highlight in the middle of a sequence of 13 defeats that left no one in any doubt it was going to be a difficult season.

Typically, it was N'Doye whose debut effort ended a sequence of nine defeats and a draw when he forced home a loose ball from a 72nd-minute free-kick, after Guzan had blocked his initial effort at the base of his post.

The draw ensured that QPR, who next travel to Arsenal, ended a sequence of three defeats.

The Fir Park board reluctantly accepted McCall's decision to step down after a sequence of five defeats.

The game then changed in a matter of seconds as Wolves were revived with growing anxiety sweeping around Molineux after a sequence of eight defeats in their last 10 Premier League games.

For Wales, Thomas will equal the Bristol lock Gareth Llewellyn's national record of 92 caps as his side seek to end a sequence of five straight defeats.