Schumacher had spent a frustrating race attempting to pick his way through backmarkers following his penalty for deliberately stopping on the track during qualifying.

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The leading man must pick his way through a deftly choreographed shoot-out - while worrying as much about his own safety as about his performance.

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That way he can adjust his pick if necessary.

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George Burley is his own man and can pick the team whatever way he likes.

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Visitors have to pick their way carefully to reach the metal gates of his home, where power cuts are frequent and the water supply intermittent.

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And despite not becoming a starter until the fourth game of his senior season, Matthews took the limited opportunities that came his way and emerged a first-round draft pick.

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With a pick on his thumb, he played a descending melody that was apparently on its way to becoming a song.

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Alonso is renowned for his ability to pick a pass but was continually frustrated as he tried to pick a way through the Hull's defence.

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