Topic: General Manchester City thread

[Mighty Zeus]

But to call it one of the most important life decisions a player has ever fucked up ? No offense and to be completely honest, that's just bullox. It's not like he joined Everton or Newcastle and will never win anything, ever.

Ha ha! Fair enough 

We can agree he's a large resounding bell, though, surely.

[Medellin]

<a href="https://youtube.com/v/3D6w2T763Uw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://youtube.com/v/3D6w2T763Uw</a>

...also apologies for the link bu it really is hilarious reading.

https://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/threads/raheem-sterling-and-gomez-bust-up-at-england-camp.343169/

[CraigDS]

What the fuck is that YouTube vid!?

Put the phone away ya daft prick.

[slaphead]

Ha ha! Fair enough 

We can agree he's a large resounding bell, though, surely.

haha all day long pal all day long 

[Adam_LFC]

...also apologies for the link bu it really is hilarious reading.

https://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/threads/raheem-sterling-and-gomez-bust-up-at-england-camp.343169/

It's absolutely fantastic. Conspiracy theories galore. Then they are all over the one level-headed fan like vultures.

[LallanaInPyjamas]

Honestly, do you think Gomez cares?

Boot on the other foot and we wouldn't be saying the same.

Move on, nothing to see here.

He grabbed him by the neck. That's the sort of thing you forgive but don't forget. And I don't think England would drop their best player lightly.

[slaphead]

He grabbed him by the neck. That's the sort of thing you forgive but don't forget. And I don't think England would drop their best player lightly.

The main question for me is not what was said or how did it start, but who gave Sterling something to stand on to reach up and grab Gomez' neck ? That's the real snake in the grass.

[Kekule]

I mean, they're already an angry bunch, but imagine the fewm when/if the FA announce that they're banning Bernardo Silva. If they've got any sense of comic timing they'll wait until this Sterling thing has just about blown over and then announce it around tomorrow lunch time.

[CraigDS]

I mean, they're already an angry bunch, but imagine the fewm when/if the FA announce that they're banning Bernardo Silva. If they've got any sense of comic timing they'll wait until this Sterling thing has just about blown over and then announce it around tomorrow lunch time.

Yeah it would be perfect if they did it relatively soon, whilst they're still frothing at the mouth over our result.

[No666]

The main question for me is not what was said or how did it start, but who gave Sterling something to stand on to reach up and grab Gomez' neck ? That's the real snake in the grass.

Gomez was sitting down apparently. Sterling got him in a head lock. There was a moment or two before onlookers realised he wasn't joking.

[CraigDS]

Gomez was sitting down apparently. Sterling got him in a head lock. There was a moment or two before onlookers realised he wasn't joking.

I'm surprised Gomez didn't just stand up and walk off, leaving Sterling hanging there like some cheap necklace.

[slaphead]

Gomez was sitting down apparently. Sterling got him in a head lock. There was a moment or two before onlookers realised he wasn't joking.

Dick. Cowardly dick at that. I'll bet he was hoping and praying people did break it up before Gomez ripped his head off

[Clayton Bigsby]

He grabbed him by the neck. That's the sort of thing you forgive but don't forget. And I don't think England would drop their best player lightly.

A real message would have been to send him home. Unsurprisingly Southgate bottled it

[Dench57]

The mad thing is that we were 29 years without a title, lost at the Etihad in a decisive game where their captain should've been sent off and we had a ball that was about a centimetre from going over the line for a goal, missed out on the title by a single point despite recording 97 points because our opponents are financially doped and yet we've never said a word against them. The club, the players, the manager has always been nothing but respectful towards them.

There was also all the Allez Allez Allez singing from their fans/players, and social media shite like this last year:



This is what's making this all the sweeter. We've got inside their heads so much, not just the fans, but the players and manager too.

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

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I mean, that's a very deceptive angle. There was contact with Trent's knee and it was 100% a foul. Just look at Trent's reaction.

Have a serious hatred for people filming the match. Its on Sky FFS. They will get much better footage for you.

[reddebs]

Incredible how both sides of mancland are blaming Joe for his reaction.

Actually no not incredible just anti Liverpool bias.



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[Tobelius]

This spat has made Raheem look like an entitled hyperactive petulant toddler,also looks like one on the pitch running around.

I bet deep down he's regretting leaving us,would explain these outbursts somewhat.

[clinical]

 Sterling isn't the nice lad the likes of Melissa Reddy want you to believe. Shock.

Rightly stands up against racism, that is except when it's his own teammate then it's just bantz and grabs fellow professionals by the throat in training. Lovely lad.

[markedasred]

This spat has made Raheem look like an entitled hyperactive petulant toddler,also looks like one on the pitch running around.

I bet deep down he's regretting leaving us,would explain these outbursts somewhat.

He is highly regarded as a player now, but even if he was twice the player he is still Circus. We don't do Circus any more.

[Jookie]

Why? Its between him and Joe.
Do you apologise on social media every time you have an argument with someone?

Do all your work arguments make back page news?

Pretty obvious that any public statement (Instagram) from Sterling will have been made with the England management team's approval. England probably won't to make an example of Sterling, in the sense that when on international duty club allegiances need to take a back seat. On the flip side, an apology from Sterling and an inclusion that him and Gomez have made up is probably a way of quelling any long term coverage of the spat. n essence it draws a line under the situation in a very public manner.

[CraigDS]

Pretty obvious that any public statement (Instagram) from Sterling will have been made with the England management team's approval.

I'd be amazed if he showed it anyone given it looks like no one with half a brain has given it a proof read.

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

I'd be amazed if he showed it anyone given it looks like no one with half a brain has given it a proof read.

I don't know you mean and more to the point. I do half a brain. - I am on a forum.

[Romford_Red]

The Gomez - Sterling thing reminded me of something...

[Dench57]

their social media posts don't need to be vetted/approved and I doubt Sterling ran it past anyone

[Jookie]

We know him well enough to know he isn’t really that way inclined.

I think what we are seeing here is the effect of pressure.

Pep builds a hugely intense regime... and it’s exceptionally effective.  This is the negative side effect of that, for some players it can be stifling.

Sterling is ok, he’s not a bad kid.  What this tells us is the pressure they’re under.  Will they get beyond it?  Maybe..  they’re brilliant

As an adult he hasn't really had this type of reaction. Not that we've seen in public.

My initial reaction was like yours. I thought it hints at how wound up Sterling, and maybe City are. That should be music to our ears. 3 defeats in 12 games and they look a bit rattled. This just adds to the way Garudiola was on the touchline on Sunday. Now City might turn all this anger into a good run of form. Equally they feel like they are teetering on the edge. A poor result against Chelsea and it would be really interesting to see how they react.

I'm literally not arsed about Sterling or his reaction. I'm not sure why anyone hear should be either. Arguments happen in the workplace all the time. This is just an example of where it iis very public and as such the discipline and subsequent apologies are played out in the public eye.

The only downside to all this is that Sterling gets a rest with not playing on Thursday. He's City's best player so him getting a week off is the only downside.

[Jookie]

their social media posts don't need to be vetted/approved and I doubt Sterling ran it past anyone

Maybe not.

But doubt the England management aren't unhappy that he's apologised very publicly and made everyone aware that him and Gomez have made up.

To a degree it draws a line under the subject and if handled properly probably mutes any further media conversation about effect on team spirit long term.

[tejasu]

Have you guys seen this Raheem Sterling dive that media won't discuss EVER.

https://youtu.be/3D6w2T763Uw

[TheMissionary]

That sounds like roid rage, man.

Ha, I read that and thought Shit, how big are his piles?!  My one was painful but it never made me rip into people.  Then I read on and the word "gym" made it all clear.  I just had visions of sterling with his trollies round his ankles covering his mirror with Anusol (or should that be Bonjella?) as he tried to treat his roids. 

[blert596]

 AND he would ALSO now be nine points clear of the side that won the title two years in a row.

Did they win it twice in a row? Cant say I've heard anyone mention that.

In other news Dave Whelan...

[Welshred]

Have you guys seen this Raheem Sterling dive that media won't discuss EVER.

https://youtu.be/3D6w2T763Uw

The one that's 10 posts up? Yeah I think people have seen it.

Also this grabbing round the neck thing is only being reported by one outlet isnt it? I cant see any others reporting it and the one that is isnt very welcome on here...

[Dr. Beaker]

I need to see Sabu Pundit's thoughts on this.

[No666]

The one that's 10 posts up? Yeah I think people have seen it.

Also this grabbing round the neck thing is only being reported by one outlet isnt it? I cant see any others reporting it and the one that is isnt very welcome on here...

Mail broke it, so not the best source. Apologies.

[Kekule]

“What’s this? Recent rumours of Real Madrid being interested in you Raheem? They play in Spain don’t they? A country you said you would like to go and play in. Let’s hope you don’t go and do something stupid and get the papers on your back again. I, as your agent, wouldn’t want to have to cite the media as a reason for you wanting to leave.  That would be terrible.”

[jambutty]

I need to see Sabu Pundit's thoughts on this.

I suggested that TAW make Sabu a regular contributor.

[Dr. Beaker]

I suggested that TAW make Sabu a regular contributor.

He's the only person who makes sense in this crazy world.

[CraigDS]

Also this grabbing round the neck thing is only being reported by one outlet isnt it? I cant see any others reporting it and the one that is isnt very welcome on here...

Sky are reporting that Gomez was one of the first there and was laughing with a group when Sterling came in. Seems Sterling got angry at this and said to Gomez "So you think you're the big guy now?" and then tried to grab his neck. Gomez defended himself before they were separated.

[jambutty]

I'd like to see Joe pound Sterling.

*gets coat*

[Qston]

something and nothing. International team mates have a bit of a ding dong following on from a tense league game. Nothing more than that. Sterling is a bit of prick - nothing new there.

[Mister Flip Flop]

To say we are in their heads is a massive understatement. The thing that riles them up no end is that despite all the money and success the last few years they still aren't considered a big club by the majority and nobody respects their achievement's. They haven't even reached a champions league final for christ sake absolutely embarrassing

[rafathegaffa83]

Sky are reporting that Gomez was one of the first there and was laughing with a group when Sterling came in. Seems Sterling got angry at this and said to Gomez "So you think you're the big guy now?" and then tried to grab his neck. Gomez defended himself before they were separated.

I still can't fathom why he'd still be angry more than 24 hours later and go after Gomez, who hardly played