Sentence examples for toughest spell from inspiring English sources

McCarthy admitted he is enduring the "toughest" spell of his four-year reign at Wolves and described tomorrow's match against Sunderland, his former club, as "huge".

Lustig described his recent four-month lay-off following surgery as his toughest spell in football.

The Scotsman, who has been in charge since October, told BBC Radio Bristol: "It's my toughest spell as a manager, it's not enjoyable at the moment.

The news is the latest blow to the Gunners who are going through one of the toughest spells of Wenger's tenure.

Wenger is facing one of the toughest spells of his 16 years at the Arsenal helm following the shock Capital One Cup penalty shoot-out defeat at npower League Two Bradford on Tuesday night and inconsistent Barclays Premier League form.

That would cheer Britons, who have endured a tough spell.

"I think we're just going through a tough spell right now".

"We have a tough spell now before the Europa League starts again in February.

Wenger was pleased that the optimism has returned to the Emirates after a tough spell.

I went through a very tough spell there, especially last year, and I think everybody saw that.

His beloved Newcastle are going through a tough spell – supporting them must be a little like following Pakistan cricket.