#7 | Raheem Sterling - 2021/22 Performances

[nellyonthewing]

A few classical comic moments but I actually thought he was quite a nuisance tonight

To us !

 

[Bluestones]

I don't care where he goes as long as he goes. Total antithesis of a Pep player. No composure, no control, useless on the ball, falls over whenever possible, and plants a stupid grin on his face after every cock up.

 

[Scottyboi]

Wonder where he will go after this season?

Tonight he was dreadful and he surely must know it.

 

[SalfordGrimble]

I don’t get why people need to be so tribal about Sterling. You can think he played awful without disregarding everything he’s ever done…

For me he is is my last choice out of our players who can play on the wing. Tonight he had a shocker, miss-placed passes, missed a tap in, 2 offsides (1 really unnecessary) and the one Foden put across at the back post when Sterling stopped his run then couldn’t get on the end of it.

When Raz is bad, he is really bad. And because he shows for the ball so much and makes so many dangerous runs, his performance is so noticable.
So grateful for all he’s done here, on and off the pitch he’s been a massive part of this era - but I think for us his best days are far behind him, and he will do better elsewhere, so I’d be happy to see him leave this summer.

 

[Roachy]

Really think he's run his course here, shame but he's been fluctuating between poor and indifferent for over 2 seasons now. Needs a fresh start I feel.

 

[Blue_Lightsaber]

I know football leagues don't do trades but I'd trade him for the player the Wolves had attacking Zinny today.

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

I don't care where he goes as long as he goes. Total antithesis of a Pep player. No composure, no control, useless on the ball, falls over whenever possible, and plants a stupid grin on his face after every cock up.

Not sure you can be the antithesis of a manager’s type of player and also that manager’s most-selected ever player

 

[Revolver]

He’s a very strange player. Scores a lot of goals but misses so many. Contributed to our success but at times look awkward.
People don’t rate him but our brilliant manager still picks him.
I don’t know what to think !

 

[bluegaz13]

I’m not his biggest fan but absolutely acknowledge he has had some great seasons with us…but that is in the past…..De Bruynes 2nd goal summed his performance up tonight…Sterling pulled out of a challenge on the goalkeeper….luckily we got the luck of the rebound.
Looked tonight as though he was going through the motions….yet he could quite easily have (should have had) a hat trick.

 

[bondsman]

I don't care where he goes as long as he goes. Total antithesis of a Pep player. No composure, no control, useless on the ball, falls over whenever possible, and plants a stupid grin on his face after every cock up.

He’s been brilliant for us over all. I think he may go but I’ll be grateful for his contribution to our most successful period.

 

[itsnevereasy]

Whilst he finally got his goal today his movement of the ball to create the space that allowed Kev the space and time he had was brilliant. It’s the selfless runs into space that make space for others when defenders follow him that don’t get appreciated. Football isn’t just about goals and assists.

 

[meltonblue]

Incredibly frustrating tonight. I do think Pep would have been more than happy with his performance though.

 

[mccity]

Not sure you can be the antithesis of a manager’s type of player and also that manager’s most-selected ever player

And who exactly would call Walker a Pep player either? Or arguably Aguero/Haaland.

It doesn't really matter!

 

[SalfordGrimble]

To start ahead of Grealish, Mahrez and Jesus he has to do a lot more than make good runs.

 

[youngbob]

We got the full Raheem experience tonight.

Kept their left-back pinned
Was wasteful with the ball
Super dangerous off the ball
Made space for others
Missed a sitter
Missed another sitter
Scored a goal

 

[nellyonthewing]

His homage to Jo tonight was moving.

 

[McfcK]

He frequently shows a lack of ability but not effort. Tonight he showed neither.

Haha how can you possibly say lack of effort tonight

 

[greasedupdeafguy]

Thought he was pretty good tbh, a goal and 5-1 what more do people want.

 

[Ajm1985]

Loved the fact he scored. Usual issues tonight - amazing movement (for the most part) and hilarious misses.

 

[KevinMuscat]

I will always have a soft spot for Raheem, despite his frustrating moments at times.
He has been great for City, integral part of the Titles won and totally brought into the club and our mentality.
I would like to see him at Barca if he moves on, he would piss the Lol-liga.