It's Quiet 17 - Glory Thread

[Calv_from_the_frog]

Sterling is a frustrating player as he occasionally performs well, but the majority of his performances are sub-standard at best.

I can't see a place for him in next years first team (as i can't see how he gets in ahead of Foden-Haaland-Mahrez who are all better at team play & goal contribution, and lose the ball less), which - in a World Cup year - probably means an exit.

That said, with the impending departure of Gabriel Jesus, it would probably be useful to have him as a sub as he can play on either side (i.e. in place of both Foden & Mahrez), and getting rid of him as well would mean having to bring in a right-sided forward/winger as back-up/ competition for a 31 year old Mahrez so we can balance against Grealish on the left.

As long as we keep hold of Bernardo, we can get rid of both Sterling & Jesus and we can bring in another CM & RW and still fairly comfortably fall within our transfer budget.

 

[richards30]

I didn't see class last night mate, i havent seen class for 80% of the last two seasons. There's not many 'class' players who cant control the football and miss sitter after sitter.

Personally think it's time for both parties to go their separate ways. Thank him for his services to our club but allow him to seek newer pastures.

this i completely agree with mate.

 

[better dead than red]

I think signing an 18 year old for 100m is putting way too much pressure on the kid. The fee needs to be set low enough to blend in with other top talents e.g. 20% above the most spent on an English 21 year old.. whatever that is.

Alvarez for example imo has very little pressure on him.

Even Haaland can point to a very reasonable fee and wages not to dissimilar to KDB.

In addition to Grealish adapting to our style he has the 100M fee to contend with too. Had it been 75m I'm not sure he'd be scrutinised quite as much.

Palmer has zero pressure so I hope we see much more of him and others from the academy if they are similarly as promising.

So imo if we can't at least disguise Bellinghim'S signing (swap deal plus cash) then I'd go for someone older, more experienced and more ready for the mental challenge.

I understand what you are saying. That said, shouldn't a player feel like they should play well for their team and give their best effort every time play? And shouldn't their club expect it? This would be true of a player whether they cost £10m or £100m, no?

 

[vincent]

I didn't see class last night mate, i havent seen class for 80% of the last two seasons. There's not many 'class' players who cant control the football and miss sitter after sitter.

Personally think it's time for both parties to go their separate ways. Thank him for his services to our club but allow him to seek newer pastures.

Yeah respect your and others opinion. He drives me mad too but thought the comment shambles was a bit OTT. Sterling for all his faults, has been integral to our success over the last 5 years.

 

[waspish]

I don't see any available wingers capable of replacing Sterling's ability to create space for other attackers, he's pretty unique in this regard. And Haaland will definitely need these holes to sprint into.

I think we'll be far less dependant on Raz' finishing and might let him focus on his strongest qualities - dribbling, moving oppo's defenders and pressing work

Bit early but this lad Samuel Edozie is going to be something special speed skill passing a superb player!

We have so many top quality youth players it’s frightening.

 

[Andrew___K]

He has been nowhere near as bad as some seem to think, and I this the addition of a centre forward will see him back to and maybe surpassing his form with Aguero. We might have to let him go but am sure we'd much prefer not to need to replace him.

I'd also add that he has finally regained his best physical shape lately

 

[Gumzy97]

 

[bell_mcfc]

So we are expecting?

Haaland
Alvarez
Right back
Midfielder
Defensive Midfielder that could drop to CB if needed

 

[TonyM]

I understand what you are saying. That said, shouldn't a player feel like they should play well for their team and give their best effort every time play? And shouldn't their club expect it? This would be true of a player whether they cost £10m or £100m, no?

True but its a subconscious thing I think.

Someone introduced me once on a night out to his work fiends as the funniest guy he knew. I've been a dour boring shit ever since. Worst night ever.

 

[Jokithedruid]

So we are expecting?

Haaland
Alvarez
Right back
Midfielder
Defensive Midfielder that could drop to CB if needed

Probably two cm since we prefer midfielders that can operate in all of the three midfield spots.