Raheem Sterling | Joins Chelsea for £50m

[asahartford1]

been very frustrating the last couple of years, at times looks worse than a sunday league player playing with a hangover as cant keep his feet and trips over the ball, then bobs up all smiles. could be a confidence thing but will be interesting to see if a new environment improves his foot work

Your Television screen is upside down or you have been supping too many cold Tinnies.-)

 

[FantasyIreland]

been very frustrating the last couple of years, at times looks worse than a sunday league player playing with a hangover as cant keep his feet and trips over the ball, then bobs up all smiles. could be a confidence thing but will be interesting to see if a new environment improves his foot work

Couldn't hit a Koala's arse with a didgeridoo.

 

[Keeper!]

Putting my negative head on he was like a man down in the dippers and rags games and despite his many City career highlights my abiding memories are the miss of the century v Lyon away, miss of the decade v Burnley away and the sickening feeling I had after his ‘VAR’ last minute winning goal v Spurs in the champions league.

The major negative of Sterling was his attitude and performances against Liverpool.

The shit that club gave him during negotiations with us and his career with us was a disgrace, I cannot believe that player did not want to rip them a new one whenever we played them.

The opposite seemed the case, he went into his shell with meek performances, I have to say I found that very bizarre.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

The major negative of Sterling was his attitude and performances against Liverpool.

The shit that club gave him during negotiations with us and his career with us was a disgrace, I cannot believe that player did not want to rip them a new one whenever we played them.

The opposite seemed the case, he went into his shell with meek performances, I have to say I found that very bizarre.

He scored a perfectly good, winning goal against them at home this year which was disgracefully manipulated to look offside.

I actually thought he had a decent handle on his performances in the end against Liverpool, considering.

He scored against them in the Community Shield, tore them a new one and scored in the 4-0 and 4-1 wins during Covid.

He has always played well against Chelsea but my angst was his games against United, where you would forget he was playing unless he was missing gilt-edged chances?

Did he ever score against them? Seven years and never scored against that turgid shit?

Will always be a mystery to me.

 

[Keeper!]

He scored a perfectly good, winning goal against them at home this year which was disgracefully manipulated to look offside.

True but it's also telling that his best performance against Liverpool was in an empty stadium.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

True but it's also telling that his best performance against Liverpool was in an empty stadium.

That was the entire team's best performance against Liverpool in decades, wasn't it? Great game.

 

[threespires]

For whatever reason, Raheem's huge contribution to our recent success seems undervalued by some. I think in time it will be better appreciated.

I hope he has a great world cup and is very happy (albeit not as a result of honours!) at Chelsea.

 

[failsworthblueboy]

Raz is a top draw player who will be missed, he's a London boy who wants to go home, was never going to sign a new deal or extend his contract.
The best outcome for everyone is that the deal is concluded as quickly as possible with minimum fuss and our clubs usual class.

 

[Kippaxpete]

Putting my negative head on he was like a man down in the dippers and rags games and despite his many City career highlights my abiding memories are the miss of the century v Lyon away, miss of the decade v Burnley away and the sickening feeling I had after his ‘VAR’ last minute winning goal v Spurs in the champions league.

Well, my abiding memory will be that sublime piece of skill to escape his man and deliver an outrageous cross for the Gundo header against Villa which set us on our way to securing four titles in the last five years.

 

[FantasyIreland]

The major negative of Sterling was his attitude and performances against Liverpool.

The shit that club gave him during negotiations with us and his career with us was a disgrace, I cannot believe that player did not want to rip them a new one whenever we played them.

The opposite seemed the case, he went into his shell with meek performances, I have to say I found that very bizarre.

Had Sterling shown more application/passion,in every respect...then he would not have split opinion to the humongous degree he has achieved.

I never really thought he was bothered about our shirt or prepared to leave his heart and soul on the pitch,and admittedly that very much influenced my feelings towards him.

For those reasons he can never be spoken of in the same glowing terms as others that have come and gone in the same era.A huge shame as he could genuinely have been a great here.

 

[Keeper!]

That was the entire team's best performance against Liverpool in decades, wasn't it? Great game.

It was, we ripped them apart but the point I am making is Raheem used to struggle when playing them, especially at Anfield, he seemed to let the crown get to him, which surprised me.

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

The major negative of Sterling was his attitude and performances against Liverpool.

The shit that club gave him during negotiations with us and his career with us was a disgrace, I cannot believe that player did not want to rip them a new one whenever we played them.

The opposite seemed the case, he went into his shell with meek performances, I have to say I found that very bizarre.

I would hope when he does return with Chelsea our fans don’t give him the shit the dippers gave him

Agree with this transfer or not Raheem deserves the respect from us all for contributing to our fantastic team over the last few years

Applaud him and leave the bitterness to the dippers

 

[Keeper!]

I would hope when he does return with Chelsea our fans don’t give him the shit the dippers gave him

Agree with this transfer or not Raheem deserves the respect from us all for contributing to our fantastic team over the last few years

Applaud him and leave the bitterness to the dippers

If any of our fans were to show him disrespect it would be an utter disgrace.

 

[r.soleofsalford]

Had Sterling shown more application/passion,in every respect...then he would not have split opinion to the humongous degree he has achieved.

I never really thought he was bothered about our shirt or prepared to leave his heart and soul on the pitch,and admittedly that very much influenced my feelings towards him.

For those reasons he can never be spoken of in the same glowing terms as others that have come and gone in the same era.A huge shame as he could genuinely have been a great here.

 

[mrtwiceaseason]

Came in for a decent fee. Gave us 7 very good years and leaves with us making more than we paid. Hes been a huge part of our success but you cant help feeling he could have been even more so.
Thanks Raheem.

From memory one of the add ons was £5m for winning the champions League ,think we had the dippers pants down there :+)

 

[Ric]

Tidied up the thread now, but let’s cut out the personal stuff please.

 

[asahartford1]

Raz is a top draw player who will be missed, he's a London boy who wants to go home, was never going to sign a new deal or extend his contract.
The best outcome for everyone is that the deal is concluded as quickly as possible with minimum fuss and our clubs usual class.

The club will be class have no doubt.

I am less convinced about others

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

True but it's also telling that his best performance against Liverpool was in an empty stadium.

I know mate, but we also know Scousers have a ready-made excuse every time we hand their arses four or five, whether it be a Mane sending-off or not playing in front of crowds ;)

 

[Matt Diablo]

Lets not forget Raz has scored more goals under Pep than anyone else. He has been huge for us but very much in the past and its definately time2move on . . .

 

[01cravend]

Weird one is Raz.

Contributed massively to our success under Pep. Which led him to demand the same wages as Kev. Since I assume we said no to that he's been probably been about 60% the player he was. Offer from us remained but he never really indicated that he'd sign the extension or that he massively wants to be here? Lack of connection with the fans/club is probably the reason people aren't particularly arsed we're losing a winger that can rack up 30+ goals and double figure assists a season. Leaves with my gratitude and well wishes but we keep moving forward.