Topic: Raheem Shaquille Sterling

[Hazell]

You can nitpick any individual comparison, but I think you'd struggle to name more than one or two recent youngsters in England who were immediate successes and didn't have a period where they struggled.

And the Walcott one in particular is bs. He may have the same style, but he has tons of end product now.

I know it's stating the obvious but most 18 year olds are inconsistent and have stretches of games where they're not performing as well as they potentially could - they make mistakes and aren't influential in matches. It's not unnatural and those that perform consistently to the highest standard at that age are the exception, rather than the rule.

[Bincey]

Any streams???

As you asked so nicely. Oh, and count yourself lucky as non of the usual link sites could be bothered to find a stream so I had to do it myself.

http://www.smtvsanmarino.sm/tv/web-tv

[ConqueredAllOfEurope]

As you asked so nicely. Oh, and count yourself lucky as non of the usual link sites could be bothered to find a stream so I had to do it myself.

http://www.smtvsanmarino.sm/tv/web-tv

Cheers mate. Not going to lie though, when I found out there were no streams I did a Google search and found one my self. But as you went through the trouble to post the link, i'll just use yours   

[Abyss]

Was reading the unpopular opinion thread and a lot of people seem to be saying he's not going to turn up special in the future or just another Shawn Wright Philips. to be honest I have my concerns and doubts as well sometimes.

But watching him play in the first half of last season, this kid really does have something special to offer. I think LFC made a mistake keeping him in the squad this season - even if it does end up helping us as a club in the short term. This kid desperately needs a solid platform to get more consistency going in his game and to move to that next level in his career. He simply isn't ready for LFC at this stage - bit-part squad player or otherwise. We did the right thing with Suso - now it's time to extend that program to Sterling, Ibe and Wisdom. Winter transfer window would be the perfect time to implement this.

[Juan Loco]

Won a pen. Pissed off because he isn't taking the pen.

[Cpt_Reina]

Won a pen. Pissed off because he isn't taking the pen.

Not indicative of good play that though.

I've heard.

[exiledintheUSA]

Won a pen. Pissed off because he isn't taking the pen.

Sulky little scroat - sell him.

[Funky_Gibbons]

Not indicative of good play that though.

I've heard.

[DyingAtheist]

He'll end up going out on loan next season I reckon - hopefully to a low prem/high championship side. Do him the world of good.

[B0151?]

Walcott is exactly the same as he was then, kick it run fast and shoot.

That's really not true at all. I love the way history is being completely rewritten as to Sterling's first batch of games for us. One of the most impressive and things he was lauded for was his mature play, good decision making and tracking back. I remember Gary Neville doing a segment on this I'm pretty sure. He really didn't impress by sprinting past a load of players. In fact that's what I wanted to see him do more, always felt he was playing within himself, almost playing too mature and conservative. I never once thought watching Sterling last year "he's trying too hard". Really, that really, really wasn't how he impressed people. At least not how I remember it.

[ConqueredAllOfEurope]

Didn't watch the second half, how did Raheem do?

[Abyss]

That's really not true at all. I love the way history is being completely rewritten as to Sterling's first batch of games for us. One of the most impressive and things he was lauded for was his mature play, good decision making and tracking back. I remember Gary Neville doing a segment on this I'm pretty sure. He really didn't impress by sprinting past a load of players. In fact that's what I wanted to see him do more, always felt he was playing within himself, almost playing too mature and conservative. I never once thought watching Sterling last year "he's trying too hard". Really, that really, really wasn't how he impressed people. At least not how I remember it.

Agreed. Neville was saying that the most impressive thing about Sterling was that he didn't need to drop his head to know where the ball was while in possession if I'm not mistaken. The lad was playing with a tactical maturity that was well above his age. He harried Kolo Toure in that City game. Should have gotten an assist too if it wasn't for Borini's miss.

[sinnermichael]

Called up to the England squad to replace Cleverley.

Henderson may aswell just retire from International football now.

[eLToRo]

Called up to the England squad to replace Cleverley.

Henderson may aswell just retire from International football now.

Fair play to Raheem but that is ridiculous. That is just hype over raw hard work and playing well.

Sterling has come off the bench in every game this year(i think) with one start and hasn't really done much to shout about while Henderson has started every game and has been very good in some .

Plus Cleverly tries to play centre mid so surely you will replace him with a player that plays there too rather than a winger/attacker.

[ac]

Fair play to Raheem but that is ridiculous. That is just hype over raw hard work and playing well.

Sterling has come off the bench in every game this year(i think) with one start and hasn't really done much to shout about while Henderson has started every game and has been very good in some .

Plus Cleverly tries to play centre mid so surely you will replace him with a player that plays there too rather than a winger/attacker.

The phrase "too much too soon" comes to mind.

[freddwarf]

Called up to the England squad to replace Cleverley.

Henderson may aswell just retire from International football now.

Agreed. This tho will give Sterling a lift although it could go the other way and convince Sterling that he has already made it, when he needs a shed load of hard craft to have any chance long term. I'm sure LFC know that.

Would have thought Hendo would be a natural replacement for Cleverly. Uncle Roy mustn't fancy Hendo.

[tyrolean_red]

Cant understand this call up. Hasnt shown anything this year to be there. Not slagging him off, but simply a ridicolous decision.

Henderson should be there regardless of Cleverley. At this point, Henderson is in far better form.

[SlowRap]

Cant understand this call up. Hasnt shown anything this year to be there. Not slagging him off, but simply a ridicolous decision.

Henderson should be there regardless of Cleverley. At this point, Henderson is in far better form.

All the decent right backs are injured/suspended bar maybe Jones and Smalling. Maybe ol'Roy is fancying Sterling at Wingback....

[tyrolean_red]

All the decent right backs are injured/suspended bar maybe Jones and Smalling. Maybe ol'Roy is fancying Sterling at Wingback....

In this case it should also be henderson as he played this role for lfc recently.

Its not like i dont rate sterling. I just dont want our 18 year old starlet rewarded for nothing special. Whereas Henderson has worked very hard to be where he is now. On current ability hes miles ahead of sterling, which isnt surprising as hes a lot older.

[Fordy]

In this case it should also be henderson as he played this role for lfc recently.

Its not like i dont rate sterling. I just dont want our 18 year old starlet rewarded for nothing special. Whereas Henderson has worked very hard to be where he is now. On current ability hes miles ahead of sterling, which isnt surprising as hes a lot older.

Henderson needs to make a position his own in our team or he won't get called up by England.

Sterling plays on the right mainly and I can see why he has been called up and why Henderson hasn't.

Henderson has a lot to do for his club before even thinking about an international call up.

[CHOPPER]

Why does he look like he has Sooty with him when he runs. Is Sooty whispering in his ear and making all his decisions for him?

I need to know.

[cyador]

Sterling plays on the right mainly and I can see why he has been called up and why Henderson hasn't.

 

Sterlings better on the left than on the right though.

[KennyDaggers]

Cant understand this call up. Hasnt shown anything this year to be there. Not slagging him off, but simply a ridicolous decision.

Henderson should be there regardless of Cleverley. At this point, Henderson is in far better form.

I don't think either of them deserve a call up to be honest although there is an argument that neither would be involved anyway so by calling us Sterling he's at least getting experience of what could be a big occasion and he'll see what it's all about for when he's involved in the future.

I'm not sure Henderson will ever be good enough to be a first choice international. A good jack of all trades who'll do a decent job in a few positions but a master of none IMO.

[peachybum]

Sterling plays on the right mainly and I can see why he has been called up and why Henderson hasn't.

Sterling mainly doesn't play whilst Brendan does anything he can to get Henderson into the side so I really can't see why Raheem has been called up instead of him or other players. There are plenty of midfielders England should be looking at rather than Sterling. He still looks well short of the form and confidence he had when he first broke through into the first team and getting England call ups whilst so far from his best does him and us no favours. He needs get his head down and produce better not be rewarded with unjustified international recognition.

[Fordy]

Sterlings better on the left than on the right though.

Totally agree

[BazC]

Fucking hell. The lad gets called up to the national team and people are falling over backwards asking why and saying how he doesn't deserve it. He's a Liverpool player ffs!

[ThePeetmix]

Fucking hell. The lad gets called up to the national team and people are falling over backwards asking why and saying how he doesn't deserve it. He's a Liverpool player ffs!

No-one is saying they're not happy for him. It's just confusing that an Liverpool regular starter can't get picked yet a Liverpool Sub player can.

[Escorcio]

I'm not sure Henderson will ever be good enough to be a first choice international. A good jack of all trades who'll do a decent job in a few positions but a master of none IMO.

Should be in ahead of Cleverly

[Juan Loco]

Not a fan of it purely because I think it'll mean he misses a game for the U21s without actually making it onto the bench for the first team on Tuesday. Even if he makes the bench he won't get off it. He'd have started and played some much needed football for the U21s.

[Mighty_Red]

Not a fan of it purely because I think it'll mean he misses a game for the U21s without actually making it onto the bench for the first team on Tuesday. Even if he makes the bench he won't get off it. He'd have started and played some much needed football for the U21s.

Agreed, would have been better for him to play in the under-21s since he won't play for the seniors. He is struggling a little so far this season with his goal against Notts County his high point thus far. so it is right that he is in and out of the team. He'll come good, it will just take time and with the Moses there is less pressure on his shoulders to perform for the team.

As for Hendo - that is another topic but I'm not sure he has done enough to be called up just yet but if he continues to progress then who cares? We'll still benefit from his performances and that's what matters most imo

[BazC]

Not a fan of it purely because I think it'll mean he misses a game for the U21s without actually making it onto the bench for the first team on Tuesday. Even if he makes the bench he won't get off it. He'd have started and played some much needed football for the U21s.

Fair point. He does need as much competitive game time as he can get this season. Although training with and being around the first team for a few days will be good for him I guess. Hopefully he gets some game time on Tuesday though however unlikely that looks.

[KennyDaggers]

Not a fan of it purely because I think it'll mean he misses a game for the U21s without actually making it onto the bench for the first team on Tuesday. Even if he makes the bench he won't get off it. He'd have started and played some much needed football for the U21s.

Excellent point, I'm a firm believer that if players are not going to be used by the first team then they should be playing for the u21's whether that's Wiltshire, Barkley, Jones or Sterling, it's better to play full competitive internationals than none at all.

This in turn would make lower age international football more competitive and give us better preparation for the big tournaments as it is on the continent.

[Kashinoda]

Oh great, Owl will play him in a game he's no where near ready for... he'll most likely do shit and have the entire stadium on his back.

Be fantastic for his development.

[Gainsbarre]

Oh great, Owl will play him in a game he's no where near ready for... he'll most likely do shit and have the entire stadium on his back.

Be fantastic for his development.

Or score a goal and be a national hero...

[Upinsmoke]

If you want to know why balague is indeed appropriately named ball bag, check his last three tweets. Raheem has stalled his development. Writing off an 18 year old is just ludicrous.

[Juan Loco]

Ballague appears to be confusing foundations with form. Fancy that.

[Kashinoda]

Or score a goal and be a national hero...

Ah the fickleness of your average Ingerland fan

[barald]

How has he been called up? Has Hodgson taken a bung from the tabloids?

[barald]

Maybe he and Ravel couldnt be trusted in the same hotel for the 21s.

[nocturnalvin]

If you want to know why balague is indeed appropriately named ball bag, check his last three tweets. Raheem has stalled his development. Writing off an 18 year old is just ludicrous.

shouldnt be reading his tweets.