At the initial stage they will merely experience a good deal of fighting and, what is more , suffer many defeats.

But the episode was a losing battle in Israel's drawn-out war in 2010 to maintain its international reputation.

The lackluster performances from so many top managers come at a time when the hedge fund industry is perceived to be roaring back to life following the financial crisis.

The recall of the general could mean he had lost the battle .

The Liverpool manager, who has presided over six defeats in the last eight matches ahead of Birmingham City's visit tonight, claimed he was "100% sure" his team would start to climb the table.