Example sentences of "the first division [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | The defeat for Boro was of little significance and in the end the first division experience of several of the Danes had a telling effect . |
2 | But there is no mistaking the fact that the First Division door has been left ajar . |
3 | Kingston , assured of the First Division title after beating runners-up Thames Valley 91-69 last Wednesday , trailed London 65-40 at the interval . |
4 | United have shown signs of nerves in the last few weeks as the First Division title race approaches its climax . |
5 | With the greatest respect to Rumbelows , and the 76,000 packed inside Wembley , United hope that their success yesterday will soon be dwarfed by the achievement of lifting the First Division title for the first time since 1967 . |
6 | The celebrations that marked United 's third major Cup — four if you count the European Super Cup — in two calendar years could just be a rehearsal if they land the First Division title in the next three weeks . |
7 | Focus on the battle to win the First Division title and the struggle to stay in the Second |
8 | It was his management at the end of last season that cost United the First Division title . |
9 | Paul Davison , winner of the second division singles last season and the third division in 1990 , added the first division title with a win in the final over Fred Button . |
10 | ‘ It would be naive and stupid to think we have a walkover just because we are favourites for the First Division title . |
11 | But he lost out on the First Division title because he was reluctant to strengthen the team . |
12 | Gloucester against Bridgend … that 's the game tonight … its more than a run out too … next week the cherry and whites are back in the first division fight at Northampton … but no chance of planning ahead six first teamers are missing |
13 | The First Division leadership has changed hands twice since the turn of the year . |
14 | our next race is for football 's league championships … on Saturday in the first division Swindon slipped back and Oxford struggled … yesterday in the third division Hereford grabbed a point |
15 | The Swindon player-boss rounded on the First Division Londoners . |
16 | The top of the first division shows what a vital win it was . |
17 | In the first division Oxford United were looking good in the first half thanks to a goal from defender Anton Rogan … |
18 | Albion also reached the finals of the Monkwearmouth Cup before losing 2–0 to Eppleton , the first division champions . |
19 | Bradford 's decision , together with Salford 's installation of Kevin Tamati last week , means an unprecedented half of the first division clubs have overseas coaches . |
20 | It will be interesting to see how that affects the players of the First Division clubs East Grinstead , Havant and Hounslow . |
21 | It will be interesting to see how that affects the players of the First Division clubs East Grinstead , Havant and Hounslow . |
22 | Manchester Utd 1 Manchester City 1 JUST when the First Division championship seemed within touching distance for the first time in a quarter of a century , Steve Bruce pushed it just out of Manchester United 's reach at Old Trafford last night . |
23 | ANDREJ KANCHELSKIS , blissfully unaware of Manchester United 's long struggle for the First Division championship until last summer , kept the dream alive at Old Trafford last night . |
24 | Among the happiest band of travellers are 5,000 St Johnstone fans heading for the seaside and a match against Ayr United which will decide the First Division Championship . |
25 | In the early '60s , Dundee were Scotland 's most gifted side , winning the first division championship in 1962 and gracing Europe in a way that few other Scottish clubs have done since . |
26 | Wigan are 7-4 on to win the First Division championship with Corals . |
27 | It will win the first division championship , just as my right hon. Friend will certainly win the next general election . |
28 | I now want to win the Rumbelows Cup and , the ultimate prize , the First Division championship . ’ |
29 | Pallister has been a key figure in United 's bid to win the First Division championship for the first time in 25 years . |
30 | Pallister survived a traumatic start at Old Trafford to win FA Cup and European Cupwinners Cup medals , and now the First Division championship is within United 's grasp . |