Raheem Sterling - 2017/18 performances

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That’s the worst performance from Raheem since Pep’s been his manager.

He couldn’t even keep the ball under control or pass it four yards square to a free player.

Yes he should be playing wide right, he’s never a centre forward, but that doesn’t excuse simple core skills being well off.
 
Psychedelic Casual said:
That’s the worst performance from Raheem since Pep’s been his manager.

He couldn’t even keep the ball under control or pass it four yards square to a free player.

Yes he should be playing wide right, he’s never a centre forward, but that doesn’t excuse simple core skills being well off.
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Agree about lack of control but his passing was generally fine.
 
Psychedelic Casual said:
That’s the worst performance from Raheem since Pep’s been his manager.

He couldn’t even keep the ball under control or pass it four yards square to a free player.

Yes he should be playing wide right, he’s never a centre forward, but that doesn’t excuse simple core skills being well off.
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He wasn't very good.

And stil was better than most of the other attackers, including Rashford, when he came on, so why are there so many headlines on tinternet, with the word 'Sterling' ?

It's a fucking setup & has been since day1.

The worst thing that could possibly happen for the media, is Raheem Sterling playing a leading role in England doing well. The 2nd worst, is him not playing, which would leave them with nothing to talk about.
 
I thought he did ok. I saw lots of energy (first 30/35 minutes), some nice turns, give and gos and generally causing Tunisia problems. At least he didn't miss the chances that Lingard had, otherwise we'd never hear the end of it.

Second half, he was relatively poor. But that's the same for most players on the pitch (barring the defence).
 
I know he scored a few last season but in that squad I probably could have, however he does miss some shockers rags spring to mind could of been out of sight at half time
 
Indaparkside said:
Think you know what I mean pal love the guy to be honest but he could have got the golden boot in fact 2:)
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Aguero and Jesus both missed more 'big chances' than Sterling did according to PL data last season. Do you recall any of them?
 
Rolee said:
Aguero and Jesus both missed more 'big chances' than Sterling did according to PL data last season. Do you recall any of them?
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You say big chances is that supposed to mean in big games or overall, but now you are taking the piss if your telling me sterling's a better finisher than aguero
 
Indaparkside said:
You say big chances is that supposed to mean in big games or overall, but now you are taking the piss if your telling me sterling's a better finisher than aguero
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That's not what I'm telling you at all.

They have a measure of how they judge a 'big chance', I think it's taken from Opta analysis.

My point is you remember Sterling's but not the others, why?
 
Rolee said:
That's not what I'm telling you at all.

They have a measure of how they judge a 'big chance', I think it's taken from Opta analysis.

My point is you remember Sterling's but not the others, why?
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If you can't see what I originally posted there's no point continuing this conversation he surpassed himself last season great amount of goals he scored he's finest season with us ever, but could I'm not taking the piss in my opinion could have got the golden boot he missed some absolute sitters that's not slagging the guy of I'm just stating the facts pal.
 
Indaparkside said:
If you can't see what I originally posted there's no point continuing this conversation he surpassed himself last season great amount of goals he scored he's finest season with us ever, but could I'm not taking the piss in my opinion could have got the golden boot he missed some absolute sitters that's not slagging the guy of I'm just stating the facts pal.
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I can see what you posted but as usual it's being exaggerated where Sterling is concerned and ignored where others are concerned.

According to that PL data I referred to Sterling missed 12 big chances so add them to his tally and he still falls short of Salah's golden boot.

Btw they have Salah at 23 big chances missed.
 
Rolee said:
I can see what you posted but as usual it's being exaggerated where Sterling is concerned and ignored where others are concerned.

According to that PL data I referred to Sterling missed 12 big chances so add them to his tally and he still falls short of Salah's golden boot.

Btw they have Salah at 23 big chances missed.
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What do they class as chances 5 yards out 10,feet etc they are probably not very reliable if you dig deep in to them
 
Indaparkside said:
What do they class as chances 5 yards out 10,feet etc they are probably not very reliable if you dig deep in to them
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Maybe but they're all being measured by the sane yardstick.

My point is that every time Sterling misses a good chance it's highlighted to the nth degree, whereas as others are just brushed aside as they can be forgiven for missing that one because look at the amount they do score, Sterling is not afforded that luxury.

And yes I do believe his finishing could do witb improvement, I think when he has time to think he tends to mess up.
 
Rolee said:
Maybe but they're all being measured by the sane yardstick.

My point is that every time Sterling misses a good chance it's highlighted to the nth degree, whereas as others are just brushed aside as they can be forgiven for missing that one because look at the amount they do score, Sterling is not afforded that luxury.

And yes I do believe his finishing could do witb improvement, I think when he has time to think he tends to mess up.
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I agree I also think he has this fear factor fuck if I miss this the press etc just before he hits it, your right some players mainly rags, dippers could miss all day and nowt will be said he's unfortunately just been picked on its like the school bully
 
Indaparkside said:
I agree I also think he has this fear factor fuck if I miss this the press etc just before he hits it, your right some players mainly rags, dippers could miss all day and nowt will be said he's unfortunately just been picked on its like the school bully
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It's not that, it is the fact he does lack actual natural ability. His close control, first touch can often be his downfall. I find it mad how people on here prefer to stare as hard as they can at numbers rather than watch a match pan out and judge it that way. He is improving but it is no surprise his actual assets are his pace and movement and clearly is why his England performances are poor that it isn't often put on a plate for him.
 
Tom_mcfc said:
It's not that, it is the fact he does lack actual natural ability. His close control, first touch can often be his downfall. I find it mad how people on here prefer to stare as hard as they can at numbers rather than watch a match pan out and judge it that way. He is improving but it is no surprise his actual assets are his pace and movement and clearly is why his England performances are poor that it isn't often put on a plate for him.
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He doesn't lack natural ability, ok he's not as aesthetically pleasing as some but it's composure where his issue lies, not ability.
 
Rolee said:
He doesn't lack natural ability, ok he's not as aesthetically pleasing as some but it's composure where his issue lies, not ability.
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He does, you cannot lose control as often as he does, miss the chances he does because he lacks the talent and ability to adjust quicker and no what to do before it's even happened. There is no doubt he is improving but he lacks an awful lot ability wise. If Bernado had his pace I don't think Sterling would get a look in. What is key and contributes so much is that movement of his and why his numbers look great.

Out of interest the stats you throw up like big chances missed etc does that involve ones where he finds himself in a good position and doesn't get a shot away. One that springs to mind was Stoke where he allowed the defender to get back and tackle him and Spurs away where he fannied too long in front of goal and didn't even shoot in the end. Is it actual shots, positions what do they measure it with?
 
Tom_mcfc said:
He does, you cannot lose control as often as he does, miss the chances he does because he lacks the talent and ability to adjust quicker and no what to do before it's even happened. There is no doubt he is improving but he lacks an awful lot ability wise. If Bernado had his pace I don't think Sterling would get a look in. What is key and contributes so much is that movement of his and why his numbers look great.

Out of interest the stats you throw up like big chances missed etc does that involve ones where he finds himself in a good position and doesn't get a shot away. One that springs to mind was Stoke where he allowed the defender to get back and tackle him and Spurs away where he fannied too long in front of goal and didn't even shoot in the end. Is it actual shots, positions what do they measure it with?
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I don't know how they measure it Tom.

It's funny the specifics you recall about him.
 
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