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Although his work-rate could not have been surpassed, Gordon Brown seemed unable to delegate.

Peter Hain: 'Gordon Brown was decent, but dysfunctional' 2012

The club's success has prompted many football fans to search their atlases for this cobblestoned city in northern Portugal, and to realize that in the flashy, money-soaked world of modern football, there's still room for a team built on old-style discipline, a strong work-rate and stout defense.

How Braga Climbed a Mountain Jonathan Clegg 2011

He'll be pressed for a Plan B and an answer to Fitch's relentless pace and work-rate.

Elliot Worsell: BJ Penn -- What Next? Elliot Worsell 2011

Liverpool were in need of ingenuity to supplement the centre-forward's impressive work-rate and the wait was finally over in the 66th minute for Anfield and Suárez.

Luis Suárez back for Liverpool but Dalglish starts with Andy Carroll 2012

He always chips in with goals and he is never short of work-rate.

Andy Carroll on song and in tune with Luis Suárez as Liverpool seek profit at the Emirates 2011

He has taken responsibility with his work-rate and now even with the final pass.

Wigan and Bolton say they will fight to the end, and both will need to 2012

It may only be a meeting room at the company he has set up to handle his commercial affairs, and those of team-mates such as Eric Abidal and Maxwell, but the omnipresence seems somehow symbolic of the player's outstanding work-rate on Barcelona's right flank.

Barcelona's Dani Alves on cheat allegations and the final against United 2011

Kuyt lacks guile but his work-rate is often wasted, in my view, parading the touchline on the right side.

Dirk Kuyt's work ethic defines Liverpool's impressive win over Chelsea David Pleat 2010

Solid in the stand-up and a beast on the ground, Maynard specialises in control and work-rate.

Elliot Worsell: UFC Lightweight Division Now Heavy on Talent Elliot Worsell 2010

Chamakh flourished as a lone striker with Bordeaux, where his impact was built as much on work-rate as on weight of goals.

Arsène Wenger condemns tackle on Arsenal's Abou Diaby by Paul Robinson 2010