Player Topic: Raheem Sterling (2015/16)

[Rhapsody in Blue]

Getting slightly worried about Sterling, looks like he plays with a weight on his shoulders and he doesn't feel as quick as in the first games

 

[stablemcfc]

He's certainly not been bad for me in any of his games, today was the least impressive purely because he seemed far less involved than he has been for us so far.

Still waiting for him to feel settled & comfortable enough to try and play a bit riskier though, seems a little reluctant to try & beat his man or try anything too extravagant, would rather keep possession & pass back/sidewards - needs to be given the freedom to run at people, or be confident enough to do so if that's whats holding him back.

 

[itsnevereasy]

Seems to panic when he gets to the 18 yard box. Hopefully once settled in to the team his confidence will improve.

 

[Lucky Toma]

Credit is due to the many on here who are showing patience and understanding with the lad struggling to settle in but lets not forget how his move came about. He forced it through. He backed himself.

Stray passes I can forgive, passing the buck is another thing entirely.

He showed an enormous amount of confidence in himself throughout the drawn-out transfer and a lot of ambition. Its time he - tried at least - to transfer this to the pitch.

 

[meeesh]

Not good enough at this moment in time,hope he plays Tuesday and bags a couple to give him a bit of a boost to kick on this season,only gets a 6/10 for me so far guys

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

He needs to be doing better than he is. Showed some promise but today was very average.

 

[TonyM]

Started showing signs of the speed and confidence I thought we were signing today for the first time IMO. I hope this is his step up.

 

[Mike N]

Poor, in my opinion. Not sure if he's 100% fit at the moment but was the right choice to get hooked.

 

[bert38]

Poor today. Lacking in confidence and/or fitness. Best game has been playing down the middle second half v Watford. Just looks awkward on the left when he so favours his right foot.

 

[WNRH]

Get the feeling Pellegrini doesn't rates him deep down. Has been brought off in every single game he has played so far and in both the last two games, he has been the first non injured player to be brought off when things aren't going too well.

He'd much prefer Navas over Sterling but you cannot bench someone the director of football has just paid £44m for.