first-team

• “The plan was for Ridsdale to hold a staff meeting and for Reid to call the first-team coach, Adam Sadler, who was travelling with the players to Brighton, as soon as they heard from the courts.”

  The Guardian: Plymouth Argyle's administration secret is undone by Chinese whispers

• “Bringing his practice to its rousing crescendo, J.T. calls the first-team guys together for a simulated two-minute drill, in which the quarterback has to run a hurry-up, no-huddle offense.”

  Simon & Schuster: Hurricane Season

• “Kenny Dalglish, meanwhile, has brought the academy youngsters John Flanagan and Jack Robinson into the first-team squad at Melwood as he deals with a defensive injury crisis that could leave him without Glen Johnson, Daniel Agger and Martin Kelly for Monday's visit of Manchester City.”

  The Guardian: Damien Comolli says Liverpool will buy 'top players' in the summer

• “I don't think the United fans are stupid – I think they understand that a 20-year-old lad coming in and playing first-team football, it might not click straight away.”

  The Guardian: Ben Foster would only consider England return if Joe Hart gets injured

• “Dale Jennings, of course, has joined from Tranmere but is unlikely to see much first-team action this season.”

  The Guardian: From Alexis Sánchez to Manuel Neuer: Our European transfers round-up

• “A Newcastle United XI featuring several first-team players won 3-1 at their non-league neighbours Gateshead thanks to two goals from Sammy Ameobi.”

  The Guardian: Asamoah Gyan on target as Sunderland beat Hartlepool

• “�� The Golden Flashes didn't lose a specialist and boost one of the best punters in the nation in first-team All-MAC returnee Matt Rinehart.”

  Around the Mid-American Conference

• “Strong safety Davonte Shannon, a three-time first-team All-MAC selection, and corners Domonic Cook and Josh Thomas have a combined 89 starts.”

  Around the Mid-American Conference

• “DB Isaiah Ballard — The biggest shoes that needed filled on the defense are those that belonged to four-time, first-team All-MAC safety Barry Church.”

  Around the Mid-American Conference

• “-- G Devan Downey was a unanimous pick of league coaches as a first-team all-SEC selection.”

  South Carolina - Team Notes

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