Sterling’s contract - three year extension confirmed

[CityInWashingtonState]

Stop using text speak please

What is "text speak"?

 

[kaz7]

For you the England team means nothing - your sentiment isn't universal.

For City, yes, he absolutely lacks a bit of confidence. He still tends to pass rather than shoot when shooting is the better option.

Universal amongst city and england fans yes it is,the rest i give up as you are clearly not watching how we play or as usual not listening just repeating,i'm out

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

Universal amongst city and england fans yes it is,the rest i give up as you are clearly not watching how we play or as usual not listening just repeating,i'm out

So I'm to understand that you and - moreover - universally - all/most? England natives - do not care for the national squad - according to you?

With respect, I don't see this at all.

England has a resurgent international squad - and while not yet among the top 3 or so sides, it's getting better and better.

 

[Jalfraag]

So I'm to understand that you and - moreover - universally - all/most? England natives - do not care for the national squad - according to you?

Most City fans that I know (and rags) couldn't give a fuck about the England national team.

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

Most City fans that I know (and rags) couldn't give a fuck about the England national team.

Perhaps. But that's too bad - as your international side has a lot of talent and even more talent coming up in the near future. Too, the England national squad performed admirably in the WC, enhancing my - and the word's - enjoyment of the game.

 

[Jalfraag]

Perhaps. But that's too bad - as your international side has a lot of talent and even more talent coming up in the near future. Too, the England national squad performed admirably in the WC, enhancing my - and the word's - enjoyment of the game.

Content abuse of your players by the media and Wycombe Wanderers fans tends to that. The national team is for southerners and fans of lower league teams.

 

[Centurions]

WRT Messi - Messi is the best player in the world over the past decade bar none. But his skillset is enhanced by intricate 1-2 passing - which is diminished in the Argentinian squad.

Ronaldo - well, he's an amazing individual - repeat individual. He's not a team player.

Ronaldo isn't quite in the same boat as Ibra (amazing individual but probably a net minus for any side in which he plays) - Ronaldo is a likely a net plus, but he's a total prick and likely causes those around him to perform at non-optimal levels.
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In the case of Sterling - it's entirely different.

Would you care to expand on that?

 

[asahartford1]

So I'm to understand that you and - moreover - universally - all/most? England natives - do not care for the national squad - according to you?

With respect, I don't see this at all.

England has a resurgent international squad - and while not yet among the top 3 or so sides, it's getting better and better.

Yep , can't speak for all, but plenty I know would not care a toss about England, especially compared to our one love.

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

Would you care to expand on that?

For me, Sterling's main problem in his International squad is that his manager doesn't seem to trust him. This accompanied by a little lack of self-confidence leads to OK - but nowhere near his potential - performance.

In our squad, Pep works to build Sterling's confidence - he trusts Sterling - and Sterling delivers.

Yet, even in our squad, there seems to be a bit of something that is off - holding him back - for me - that tiny little bit - is - well, if you want to term it otherwise - lack of arrogance. Sterling needs to believe that he's the best play on the pitch - that he needs to have the ball - that when he has the ball he's absolutely going to score - unless some sort of clear passing opportunity presents itself.

I don't know if you've participated in high level sports or not - I was on the edge of doing so - I can only tell you that confidence is enormously valuable.

 

[urban genie]

Again - calm down.

I honestly think that Sterling is on the cusp of Balon Dior consideration.

Holding him back - for me is simply confidence. Less so on our side for sure. But performances in the national side too count for that.

Southgate doesn't trust Sterling as much as does Pep it seems.
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If you think that Sterling's current play is perfect - the best he could achieve - well then, I respectfully disagree with you - Sterling has it in him to increase his game even more.

And it's not innate ability that's holding him back - it's lack of confidence.

You are aware repeatingly saying calm down is very patronising and tbf who gives a shit about the balon D'or
Secondly no player is perfect and always has room for improvement, but at this present time Sterling is the best English player in the league, that hardly smacks of a lack of confidence.
As for his form for england, he was great in the world cup and the only fuckwits showing no confidence in him were the tosspot media and dense fans believing the shit said media wrote.

Pep has built a team not individuals, you could say the same about passing not shooting about all the midfield and attack bar sergio, they all look to play it to their teammates rather than random shooting for the sake of it.

 

[asahartford1]

A poor man's Wright Phillips

Which one ?

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

You are aware repeatingly saying calm down is very patronising and tbf who gives a shit about the balon D'or
Secondly no player is perfect and always has room for improvement, but at this present time Sterling is the best English player in the league, that hardly smacks of a lack of confidence.
As for his form for england, he was great in the world cup and the only fuckwits showing no confidence in him were the tosspot media and dense fans believing the shit said media wrote.

Pep has built a team not individuals, you could say the same about passing not shooting about all the midfield and attack bar sergio, they all look to play it to their teammates rather than random shooting for the sake of it.

Good point about "calm down".

But I'll ask you this - can Sterling improve? Or is he at his peak, no chance to go upwards - this is as good as it gets?

 

[urban genie]

Good point about "calm down".

But I'll ask you this - can Sterling improve? Or is he at his peak, nowhere to go upwards - this is as good as it gets?

All players can improve including messi and ronaldo, once a player stops trying to then their game suffers

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

All players can improve including messi and ronaldo, once a player stops trying to then their game suffers

Agreed.

So then... given that we agree that Sterling can improve - what aspect of his game is most in need of improvement?

 

[urban genie]

Agreed.

So then... given that we agree that Sterling can improve - what aspect of his game is most in need of improvement?

His goal celebrations

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

His goal celebrations

Quit dodging the question. Unless you believe that Sterling is at peak performance and cannot be better still - I do not believe this - then there is room for improvement in his game - as you've acknowledged.

What change do you think might lead to greatest improvement?

 

[urban genie]

Quit dodging the question. Unless you believe that Sterling is at peak performance and cannot be btter still - I do not believe this - then there is room for improvement in his game - as you've acknowledged.

What change in his game do you think might lead to greatest improvement?

I am not dodging the question, bit I am very happy with sterlings for anx conteibution to the team, and if this is his peak and he performs so well for therest of his career then fine.

What I am seeing I am enjoying, why worry about it.

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

I am not dodging the question, bit I am very happy with sterlings for anx conteibution to the team, and if this is his peak and he performs so well for therest of his career then fine.

What I am seeing I am enjoying, why worry about it.

Again - you refuse to say how Sterling could possibly be better - while in the same breath mentioning that any player, Messi or Ronaldo included - could improve.

Meanwhile, I've stated that Sterling lacks a bit of confidence - for which opinion you've seen fit to engage in this debate - presumably disagreeing.

Sterling is one of our best players - but in this forum - it's fair game to discuss his performances and how he might be better still.

 

[SWP's back]

Universal amongst city and england fans yes it is,the rest i give up as you are clearly not watching how we play or as usual not listening just repeating,i'm out

This is a guy that was grateful Nasri didn’t sign for any of our rivals last season as “he’d have made them favourites for the title”.

I wouldn’t listen too carefull to his musings.

 

[urban genie]

Again - you refuse to say how Sterling could possibly be better - while in the same breath mentioning that any player, Messi or Ronaldo included - could improve.

Meanwhile, I've stated that Sterling lacks a bit of confidence - for which opinion you've seen fit to engage in this debate - presumably disagreeing.

Sterling is one of our best players - but in this forum - it's fair game to discuss his performances and how he might be better still.

I told you how he could be better, his goal celebration, everything else he is doing I am content with so do not feel a need to expect improvement, but at the same time.expect he will, and I shall enjoy watching it.

I also said I don't think he lacks confidence, I obviously cannot prove or disprove this as I am not sterling and know how he feels personnaly and could be wrong, so I just enjoy what I am seeing him do which is good.