Mr Hollande has been criticised for lacking direction, and his popularity levels have plummeted, since he took power in May.

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The agency, lacking clear direction from Congress, is simply improvising, and dangerously so.

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Yet a messy compromise at a company that is so lacking in direction and so badly in need of restructuring would be the worst possible outcome.

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"Lacking some new direction, we believe LUV shares are going nowhere, " McAdoo says.

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Benayoun showed some promise on the right of the Reds midfield but epitomised his team's play with his final ball lacking in both direction and a cutting edge.

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The problem is that we've got a trust that is simply lacking in any clear leadership and direction.

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"We need an experienced, permanent CEO who can provide the continuity of leadership and direction that, until recently, has been sadly lacking, " said Mr Mellor.

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