Author Topic: The Daniel Sturridge (Read 290447 times)

sms1986 · « **Reply #600 on:** August 12, 2018, 04:48:49 pm »

He couldn't have asked for a better start to the season! I can see him being brilliant this season as long as he stays fit.

Purple Red · « **Reply #601 on:** August 12, 2018, 04:50:28 pm »

Delighted for the lad. He's had a hard run of misfortune but he seems keen to beat it.

Seems to have humbled himself as well so he could be cracking option from the bench this season.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #602 on:** August 12, 2018, 04:50:42 pm »

They key thing is that he has accepted that he can not start every game and that he can make a contribution in the role he's playing. He's found that inner peace if you will, the WBA loan was the reality check.

And also missing out on the run in to the final.

amirani · « **Reply #603 on:** August 12, 2018, 04:51:06 pm »

Absolutely made up for his goal and seeing that dance again. Long may it continue!

Red-Soldier · « **Reply #604 on:** August 12, 2018, 04:51:31 pm »

Great to see him score after the torrid time he's had over the recent years.

It's like having a new signing coming off the bench. I really hope he can stay fit this season, as he'll get plenty of games and goals.

Nice one Danny

CraigDS · « **Reply #605 on:** August 12, 2018, 04:54:04 pm »

His mins per goal stat this season is phenomenal.

ScubaSteve · « **Reply #606 on:** August 12, 2018, 04:55:33 pm »

Great he scored, he’s just in the right place all the time right now...the mark of a true striker.

redbyrdz · « **Reply #607 on:** August 12, 2018, 05:15:25 pm »

Reckon this will be our plan B when Firmino is out - play lots of midfielders and Sturridge as the lone striker. It gives us another option.

Great to see him score and looking happy!

Scarlet` · « **Reply #608 on:** August 12, 2018, 05:24:20 pm »

I scared my wife when Sturridge scored! Love this guy!

vagabond · « **Reply #609 on:** August 12, 2018, 05:34:41 pm »

Interesting the contrast to last season when he also came on to score the fourth of a 4-0 win early in the season. Didn't seem happy then, is dancing now.

Lubeh · « **Reply #610 on:** August 12, 2018, 05:37:10 pm »

A goal in what 2 seconds from active play as Borat used to say ..IZ naice

rob1966 · « **Reply #611 on:** August 12, 2018, 05:37:28 pm »

Klopp was pissing himself laughing when he scored.

GIPPO77 · « **Reply #612 on:** August 12, 2018, 05:43:43 pm »

Great to see the dance again....

ScouserAtHeart · « **Reply #613 on:** August 12, 2018, 05:45:33 pm »

Quote from: Classycara on August 12, 2018, 10:51:09 am

You going in a van?

His mate's picking him up

hide5seek · « **Reply #614 on:** August 12, 2018, 05:57:07 pm »

Please stay fit.

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #615 on:** August 12, 2018, 06:08:15 pm »

So, so pleased for him. Could be a really important player for us this season if he can just stay fit.

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #616 on:** August 12, 2018, 06:29:32 pm »

Quote from: ScouserAtHeart on August 12, 2018, 05:45:33 pm

His mate's picking him up

Smellytrabs · « **Reply #617 on:** August 12, 2018, 07:53:34 pm »

That is all we need from him this season. Come on at the end, score. job done. This could be a massive year for him and us. Sturridge fit and in this sort of form is wildly exciting.

John C · « **Reply #618 on:** August 12, 2018, 08:26:50 pm »

Quote from: Smellytrabs on August 12, 2018, 07:53:34 pm

That is all we need from him this season. Come on at the end, score. job done.

Indeed, it's a serious matter to highlight as well though. Goals are worth a point. Take goal scoring seriously, score lots please.

Milner's corner nearly didn't beat the first man (again), the flick-on was a great assist and Sturridge's goal puts us top of the league. Nice that.

TomDcs · « **Reply #619 on:** August 12, 2018, 08:33:06 pm »

Made up for him, and awesome to see the dance again!

Chalky Boots · « **Reply #620 on:** August 12, 2018, 08:35:46 pm »

All up for him being our better Ole Solskjaer.

simesy · « **Reply #621 on:** August 12, 2018, 08:56:45 pm »

Last season even when he scored his body language showed he wasnt happy. That has totaly changed. He looks sharp, confident and happy to be playing a part. We are absolutely going to need to rotate often if we have any ambition to win titles and trophies and we need him to be happy playing his part. I could see him hitting double figures easily if he stays fit. Nice to see the dance is back too.

spider-neil · « **Reply #622 on:** August 12, 2018, 10:19:43 pm »

Quote from: Chalky Boots on August 12, 2018, 08:35:46 pm

All up for him being our better Ole Solskjaer.

We need him to be more than a super sub especially during the winter schedule and the run in.

Chalky Boots · « **Reply #623 on:** August 12, 2018, 10:26:21 pm »

Bacon face didn't ban Solskjaer from starting you know! Ideal for me is he's a super sub for league and Champions league games and then starts in the FA cup & rotates during Christmas. Fitness permitting of course.

Ratboy3G · « **Reply #624 on:** August 12, 2018, 10:40:04 pm »

Quote from: ScouserAtHeart on August 12, 2018, 05:45:33 pm

His mate's picking him up

🤣

jckliew · « **Reply #625 on:** August 13, 2018, 08:42:22 am »

25 Secs

spider-neil · « **Reply #626 on:** August 13, 2018, 08:59:07 am »

Just read an interview with Klopp and he is absolutely right. After August and September, the games come thick and fast. 3 Games a week pretty much.
Sturridge will get his games. Spare a thought the likes of Moreno and Solanke who didn't even make the bench despite training all week. It's a long grueling season and we'll need everyone.

clinical · « **Reply #627 on:** August 13, 2018, 10:29:14 am »

Quote from: Chalky Boots on August 12, 2018, 08:35:46 pm

All up for him being our better Ole Solskjaer.

The thing is, I think he's realised over the summer he's also happy being that player now. Before I think he was unhappy and wanted to start. Now he's realised this is how he stays at a top club and is content in that role. Will make a huge difference.

paddysour · « **Reply #628 on:** August 13, 2018, 10:46:50 am »

Quote from: vagabond on August 12, 2018, 05:34:41 pm

Interesting the contrast to last season when he also came on to score the fourth of a 4-0 win early in the season. Didn't seem happy then, is dancing now.

I think the loan did him the world of good. Sturridge came through as a professional when Man City were investing heavily, he then moved to moneybags Chelsea, before coming here. Ever since he's been a professional he's had top class training and facilities.

His loan to a relegation battling club may have been a wake up call. He has it good here, he earns top money and isn't expected to play every single week. There has been several suggestions that he rules himself out for the tiniest of issues. I suspect now that he realises what he has, and is on board with being the super sub, he might be available more often than not. If his contract runs out here then it's back to a small club again and I don't think he fancies it.

It'll be great for us to have a fully motivated Sturridge available when needed. He's light years ahead of Ings, Origi, Solanke for now. A great option to have

CraigDS · « **Reply #629 on:** August 13, 2018, 10:52:22 am »

I personally don't think he's had some sort of great realisation, I just think we're seeing a fit and motivated Sturridge.

The guy is, and always has been, one of our better players when he's fully fit. I think he's come back from his most recent injury, remotivated after his summer break, and it's showing in his performances. He's surrounded by great players, in a squad that is fun to be in (which is clearly something he thrives on) and with a manager who is a great individual motivator and clearly rates Sturridge as a player.

paddysour · « **Reply #630 on:** August 13, 2018, 10:55:07 am »

Quote from: CraigDS on August 13, 2018, 10:52:22 am

I personally don't think he's had some sort of great realisation, I just think we're seeing a fit and motivated Sturridge.

The guy is, and always has been, one of our better players when he's fully fit. I think he's come back from his most recent injury, remotivated after his summer break, and it's showing in his performances. He's surrounded by great players, in a squad that is fun to be in (which is clearly something he thrives on) and with a manager who is a great individual motivator and clearly rates Sturridge as a player.

I don't think we disagree, it's just I believe a large part of his renewed motivation is seeing how shit it can be elsewhere

newterp · « **Reply #631 on:** August 13, 2018, 11:54:29 am »

And it doesn’t hurt to be in a contract year.

RacerX34 · « **Reply #632 on:** August 13, 2018, 12:03:47 pm »

Quote from: deFacto on August 12, 2018, 04:50:42 pm

They key thing is that he has accepted that he can not start every game and that he can make a contribution in the role he's playing. He's found that inner peace if you will, the WBA loan was the reality check.

And also missing out on the run in to the final.

He said as much in his interview in pre-season.
Something along the lines of "better to be involved in the run than to be looking at it from the outside".
Rather than being agitated at not being the number 1, being at WBA has made him more appreciated at being involved in what's happening.
Really hope he has a lot to contribute this season as he's arguably the most clinical finisher at the club.

daggerdoo · « **Reply #633 on:** August 13, 2018, 12:04:07 pm »

Quote from: newterp on August 13, 2018, 11:54:29 am

And it doesn’t hurt to be in a contract year.

How confident are we that he gets a contract extension?

classycarra · « **Reply #634 on:** August 13, 2018, 12:06:29 pm »

Quote from: daggerdoo on August 13, 2018, 12:04:07 pm

How confident are we that he gets a contract extension?

Do what he did yesterday five more times before January and he'll probably be considered worth it (as long as he accepts he's not getting a big rise)

daggerdoo · « **Reply #635 on:** August 13, 2018, 12:21:13 pm »

Quote from: Classycara on August 13, 2018, 12:06:29 pm

Do what he did yesterday five more times before January and he'll probably be considered worth it (as long as he accepts he's not getting a big rise)

He's bound to score if he stays fit, just can't see him not. He's on about a hundred grand a week now isn't he? Will he be offered roughly the same you reckon?

elpistolero7 · « **Reply #636 on:** August 13, 2018, 12:22:11 pm »

I predict 11 goals and 8 assists for Studge and a new contract at the end of the year. Shaqiri will be jealous about scoring only 9.

classycarra · « **Reply #637 on:** August 13, 2018, 01:15:19 pm »

Quote from: daggerdoo on August 13, 2018, 12:21:13 pm

He's bound to score if he stays fit, just can't see him not. He's on about a hundred grand a week now isn't he? Will he be offered roughly the same you reckon?

I'll have to defer to someone who has a clue mate

I know next to nothing about the contract side of stuff, would just be speculating

thekitkatshuffler · « **Reply #638 on:** August 13, 2018, 02:12:20 pm »

Quote from: jckliew on August 13, 2018, 08:42:22 am

25 Secs

15 Sex

Ben87 · « **Reply #639 on:** August 13, 2018, 03:40:11 pm »

Easily one of the best goalscorers in the league when fit...hopefully it continues!