#7 | Raheem Sterling - 2020/21 Performances

[Tugay One Cup]

I would say first couple of seasons teams played relatively open and it has just got progressively worse. As we strengthen further, parked buses will be the norm against us, particularly at home.

That's at odds with the average possession stats posted on the last page.

It's also at odds with my memories of us getting disappointing results after conceding on the break throughout Pep's first season.

 

[kaz7]

There are some death throes in the last few pages

 

[mosssideblue]

There’s plenty on here who just can’t admit he’s an excellent player.

Because (and imo), I don't think he is "excellent". Effective in the right system, yes.

 

[mosssideblue]

There are some death throes in the last few pages

Bless

 

[andyhinch]

Because (and imo), I don't think he is "excellent". Effective in the right system, yes.

Bless ;-)

 

[mccity]

Again, I don't think the opposition tactics are what causes Sterling problems.

It's we played very slowly by our standards and being glued to the wing meant that his role was more of a midfielder than a winger. We lost a lot of his means to use his movement and agility. Foden was far more suited to the role in the end.

You could probably point out the opposite in discussing why Sterling is having much more joy for England than Foden did.

 

[Heidenreich]

Diving and cheating was always part of Football good Footballers learn that. Noone has the right to blame Sterling

 

[p.taker]

Loads and loads of abuse coming his way. More than other footballers would get.

 

[balotellishaircut]

Loads and loads of abuse coming his way. More than other footballers would get.

Not tonite surely

 

[Barcon]

Diving and cheating was always part of Football good Footballers learn that. Noone has the right to blame Sterling

Wrong thread. This is the Raheem Sterling thread.

 

[Barcon]

Loads and loads of abuse coming his way. More than other footballers would get.

By people from Denmark and Ireland?

 

[Goater=Legend]

Player of the tournament. That was an incredible performance

 

[waspish]

Magnificent

 

[The blue phantom]

Simply fuckin outstanding

 

[p.taker]

By people from Denmark and Ireland?

The reaction on Twitter from the penalty has been swift.

 

[CC1]

Top player. Hope to god we keep him

 

[01cravend]

Carried England to the final, you'll still read on places like twitter that he shouldn't be starting

 

[Exeter Blue I am here]

Superb tonight. You could make a case for City having the 3 best players at the tournament. Sterling, Walker, Stones. Job’s a good ‘un

 

[Ric]

Arguably been the player of the tournament so far. We’re lucky to have him.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

By people from Denmark and Ireland?

Brilliant tonight.
People are questioning the penalty, not Sterling.