Author Topic: Raheem Sterling (Read 109707 times)

WhereAngelsPlay · « **Reply #480 on:** May 2, 2019, 07:57:59 pm »

There are no undertones,the press caused it and are now bending over backwards to get people to forget their part in his abuse.

blacksun · « **Reply #481 on:** May 2, 2019, 11:45:03 pm »

I've said it before and I will say it again. I have the upmost respect for Sterling in the way he dealt with all that shit and the way he has handled the racist crap hes had thrown at him but I don't see how that has any bearing on PLAYER of the year. The title is what he should be judged on in this context and as numerous people have said he's not even top 5 for me. He's had a very good season but I'd argue Aguero, Mane, Salah, Virg and Bernado Silva have all been better/more important to their teams this year. Son would also be worth a shout too.

RedG13 · « **Reply #482 on:** May 3, 2019, 02:40:20 am »

Quote from: LallanaInPyjamas on April 29, 2019, 10:11:54 am

Don't think it should be done on appearances - that's just punishing players who have the exceptional talent to break-through earlier.

The cut-off age at the start of the season should just move from 23 to 21.

Why not Age 23 or like 150 apps(whichever is first) doesnt hurt the late bloom and would stop the earlier Bloomer from winning it with like 200 apps

El Lobo · « **Reply #483 on:** May 3, 2019, 07:13:40 pm »

Quote from: Keith Lard on May 2, 2019, 07:26:57 pm

Hmm ... i don't like the undertones from some that Sterling somehow got the player award because he is black and made a stand against racism. IMO that dubious hashtag used a few posts above doesn't send a good message out to anyone casually perusing this site. Sterlng's been fucking good this year and either him or Van Dijk are worthy winners. I'm not particularly fond of his attitude towards us at times - he's quite snide at times, but we give as good as we get and don't exactly lay out the red carpet to him when he comes to Anfield. So we can't really get on our high horse. He's earnt my respect this year for sure, both on and off the field. He said what needed to be said, and a lot of c*nts in the media and in society needed to fucking hear it.

Absolutely

And it’s not the worst reason for giving him the award. Giggs won POTY just cos he was good for a long time without ever being the best in a particular season. But let’s just be clear, he’s not even been close to the best player this season.

jooneyisdagod · « **Reply #484 on:** May 5, 2019, 12:03:57 pm »

Quote from: a treeless whopper on May 2, 2019, 06:13:03 pm

The press, which in the case of football press is generally a load of old white guys, created this monster. This monster being this hatred of Raheem Sterling through negative stories. They deliberately put a target on his back and then in the usual press fashion, they tried to hide away from their responsibility when that abuse turned racist they are doing all they can to blame everyone else.

He doesn’t deserve to be player of the year. He has been good, very good. But he hasn’t been the best footballer this year. He got the award because they want to be seen to be on the good side of it all and because of much internal shame.

Really, Sterling should tell them to fuck off.

Exactly the way I see it. Melissa Reddy made the point that a lot of people in the press that were backing Sterling for the Writer's POTY prize were going on about how he had evolved into such a mature young man yet Sterling has been pretty much the same person for many years. This is as you put it the football writers' attempt to whitewash their own past with respect to Sterling more than anything else. I doubt Sterling's role as an anti-racism advocate will get much coverage moving forward.

Linudden · « **Reply #485 on:** May 5, 2019, 12:30:21 pm »

British journos were so desperate they even gave the award to Scott Parker once, in a year where West Ham finished... last!

Among our players, both van Dijk and Mané have been better than Sterling this year. Salah as good. Agüero has in my opinion been their best player slightly ahead of Sterling and the Silvas. So it's just inherent home player bias as usual, nothing to see here. I'm amazed they've never voted for Sir Harold though

6BigCups · « **Reply #486 on:** May 5, 2019, 04:33:09 pm »

Sterling is a twat. The whole PR offensive has done little to change that, other than have the journo's back peddle and act as if he's now Ingurland's messiah.

goalrushatgoodison · « **Reply #487 on:** May 10, 2019, 07:45:30 am »

Quote from: a treeless whopper on May 2, 2019, 06:13:03 pm

Really, Sterling should tell them to fuck off.

Wholeheartedly agree with this bit. but he won't, he's got the press off his own back and soon as they start to treat him (personally) better, while not changing anything else about themselves, he's quite happy to be embraced by them. It's sickening really.

Ravishing Rick Dude · « **Reply #488 on:** May 10, 2019, 08:15:19 am »

He was too bitter to vote for VVD in the PFA. Hypocrite c*nt.

sms1986 · « **Reply #489 on:** May 10, 2019, 08:57:35 am »

Quote from: Rick-40 on May 10, 2019, 08:15:19 am

He was too bitter to vote for VVD in the PFA. Hypocrite c*nt.

I doubt VVD cares, he won it easily.

killer-heels · « **Reply #490 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:50:55 pm »

Is Sterling the most significant sports person in Britain?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48286333

.....Err, no.

Embarrassing by the media.

Clayton Bigsby · « **Reply #491 on:** May 18, 2019, 09:29:36 pm »

Mods if you are going to delete comments you should have started with the too bitter to vote for VVD one as that's where the subsequent comments that you got rid of flowed from

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #492 on:** May 18, 2019, 09:41:21 pm »

Quote from: Clayton Bigsby on May 18, 2019, 09:29:36 pm

Mods if you are going to delete comments you should have started with the too bitter to vote for VVD one as that's where the subsequent comments that you got rid of flowed from

Report the post and they will

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #493 on:** June 2, 2019, 11:32:59 am »

Raheem!!! Channel 425 on Sky about 4pm mate, might want to have a look at what a real club is about

RAWK Meltdown #1 · « **Reply #494 on:** June 5, 2019, 05:34:38 am »

Raheem Sterling is now where he belongs, and is the recipient of another set of fans concerns, plaudits, scrutiny etc and I have absolutely no problem with this. He was an asset that the club turned into cash, just like Suarez, Coutinho and those little chunks of the original 'kop' we sold off before the all seater renovation.

I've been a good boy · « **Reply #495 on:** November 10, 2019, 06:52:47 pm »

Quote from: DelTrotter on November 10, 2019, 06:34:39 pm

That was quite a clinic in diving and whining. What happened to him?! Never used to be that guy.

He's always been that guy. Turns into a whiny little shit when things don't quite go his way. Noticed that the Anfield crowd always gets to him, he must hate playing here

groove · « **Reply #496 on:** November 10, 2019, 06:57:39 pm »

Think he had a case to be a bit miffed in the first half when TAA nudged him in the back but he never really calmed down from there. Looked a bit silly in the end. In terms of performance it was by far his best game at Anfield since he moved, but that's not saying much.

tubby · « **Reply #497 on:** November 10, 2019, 07:07:04 pm »

Yeah he was their main threat today, had a decent game for once at Anfield. Lots of whingeing too, which was delightful.

kloppismydad · « **Reply #498 on:** November 10, 2019, 07:14:42 pm »

Had a dreadful first half but completely turned it around in the 2nd. Successfully went past TAA multiple times which resulted in Klopp bringing on Joe Gomez to counter his threat.

Think the upturn in his form in the 2nd half coincided with the lack of booing he got. It was deafening in the 1st half and clearly affected him.

God's Left Peg · « **Reply #499 on:** November 10, 2019, 07:29:59 pm »

He is an arsehole. Delighted to see him beaten and making a fool of himself. Delighted.

Ravishing Rick Dude · « **Reply #500 on:** November 10, 2019, 07:34:03 pm »

I really wanted Gomez to bite his fucking face.

Adeemo · « **Reply #501 on:** November 10, 2019, 08:37:36 pm »

He gets away with so much whinging and complaining, never seems to get booked for it.

Chakan · « **Reply #502 on:** November 10, 2019, 08:41:39 pm »

Squaring up to Gomez lol

LFCEmpire · « **Reply #503 on:** November 10, 2019, 09:04:28 pm »

Glad he fucked off from our beautiful club.

Jon2lfc · « **Reply #504 on:** November 10, 2019, 09:34:20 pm »

Does he do extra squats in the gym like them lasses

Seems to have the most sticking out arse in the league

Maybe that's why he has such a distinctive running style with his arms poking out

gazzalfc · « **Reply #505 on:** November 10, 2019, 11:06:02 pm »

Easily their best player today.

Still can't make a decision for shit.

Still let's the crowd get inside his head.

Be nice if him and Gomez shared a room on England duty

Desert Red Fox · « **Reply #506 on:** November 10, 2019, 11:39:44 pm »

Talented lad. Whining fucker. Glad he lets the Anfield crowd get inside his head - despite being their best player during the second half he was still obviously annoyed/disturbed.

Laughed at him trying to pick a fight with Joe.

mikeb58 · « **Reply #507 on:** November 10, 2019, 11:45:45 pm »

Quote from: Jon2lfc on November 10, 2019, 09:34:20 pm

Does he do extra squats in the gym like them lasses

Seems to have the most sticking out arse in the league

Maybe that's why he has such a distinctive running style with his arms poking out

Who me?

RedSince86 · « **Reply #508 on:** November 10, 2019, 11:47:28 pm »

He was so wound up it was hilarious viewing.

They might as well bench him for future games at Anfield, he always plays gash and misses a sitter like he usually does in this fixture.

mikeb58 · « **Reply #509 on:** November 10, 2019, 11:59:22 pm »

Scores tap ins against shite opposition after 2 minutes, loses his head and misses sitters against the European Champions. Has a funny run, a full blown City petulant, moaning, spoilt brat of a player now. Good fuckin riddance.

kcbworth · « **Reply #510 on:** November 11, 2019, 12:11:44 am »

I don't really watch Man City, but, I don't understand the praise he gets? To be fair his goal tally is impressive, but he seems to score the least impressive goals of anyone in his team?

L8Craig · « **Reply #511 on:** November 11, 2019, 12:43:25 am »

Good movement and pace.
City’s number 10s lay it on a plate for him and he puts the ball in the net.
His game has developed but for me he thrives from the set up, isn’t the vital cog.

Blinis · « **Reply #512 on:** November 11, 2019, 01:05:45 am »

He was by far City’s best player today. Anfield got into his head, but he still managed to find dangerous positions. He is a real threat and a proper footballer. The only one who cared for the away side today.

Dull Tools · « **Reply #513 on:** November 11, 2019, 09:30:09 am »

Do you reckon he fancies coming back?

Red Beret · « **Reply #514 on:** November 11, 2019, 09:34:22 am »

Quote from: Dull Tools on November 11, 2019, 09:30:09 am

Do you reckon he fancies coming back?

Klopp wouldn't have him.

rob1966 · « **Reply #515 on:** November 11, 2019, 09:39:26 am »

Quote from: kcbworth on November 11, 2019, 12:11:44 am

I don't really watch Man City, but, I don't understand the praise he gets? To be fair his goal tally is impressive, but he seems to score the least impressive goals of anyone in his team?

Your 6,666 post, bit of a deal with the devil going on there?

I thought he was their best player yesterday, he was really dangerous and cut through us time after time. He might get the ball put on a plate for him a lot, he did here with Suarez, but you need to get into those positions and he does it on a regular basis. You couldn't rely on him to do it without the service though, he's not really a make a goal out of nothing player. Fucking moaning tart though.

Linudden · « **Reply #516 on:** November 11, 2019, 10:19:42 am »

How he left the pitch without being booked yesterday, I've no damn idea

Roger Federer · « **Reply #517 on:** November 11, 2019, 10:33:12 am »

Quote from: kcbworth on November 11, 2019, 12:11:44 am

I don't really watch Man City, but, I don't understand the praise he gets? To be fair his goal tally is impressive, but he seems to score the least impressive goals of anyone in his team?

His movement is superb, part of the reason why he scores so many. Great dribbler, excellent technique, hard working. He was their best player yesterday, and we couldn't contain him for a large spell after Henderson went off. Nearly created a goal right after they scored their first too.

Clayton Bigsby · « **Reply #518 on:** November 11, 2019, 10:37:47 am »

He is the dog's bollocks bit are two are better.

English tax means he gets extra hype. As usual

Dench57 · « **Reply #519 on:** November 11, 2019, 10:49:09 am »

Thought he was excellent, first time he's performed at Anfield since leaving. Still loved seeing him get progressively more rattled and then squaring up to Gomez. Mind the gap ya bellend.