Example sentences of "their [noun sg] [prep] the first division " in BNC.

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1 But their presence in the First Division will mean that every Saturday thirty non-English players will be turning out in the top flight taking up places which should be filled by Englishmen .
2 Just ask Falkirk , who have produced some great stuff this season yet look increasingly likely to be playing their football in the First Division next season .
3 Sheffield United continue their march up the first division and Ian Bryce in goal five minutes before time was good enough to beat Chelsea .
4 But , once Saturday 's game is over , Allon hopes Sunderland continue their climb up the First Division table — for the sake of manager Malcolm Crosby .
5 DESPITE the impressive 38–4 scoreline against London Crusaders , there was a distinct lack of style to match the occasion yesterday as Sheffield secured their return to the First Division in a game spoilt by strong wind .
6 Rijeka , who led 1–0 , may now lose their place in the First Division .
7 There they were on the first , belated , league Saturday of the season , celebrating their arrival in the first division , unveiling new-look Sunbury as a showpiece of healthy ambition and running Bath so close that the perennial might of the champions was instantly called into question .
8 They were in irresistible form on Saturday , their status as the First Division 's leading goalscorers providing ample evidence of attacking flair allied to their now restored traditional defensive solidity , and thrilled the country 's biggest crowd of the day — an impressive 36,016 — with football of the highest quality .
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