Raheem Sterling | Arsenal Player (on loan)

[Vialli98]

That's fair enough@Vialli98.

There are some who feel that he was a bit cold towards the fans, and didn't especially connect, but everybody has different connections with players.

As mentioned by others, the likes of David Silva, Aguero and Vincent Kompany definitely did get the fans, so will be held in special affection.

Always got the feeling he never really was all that bothered about who he played for.Never really remember him being steady.Feast or famine no inbetween.Scored some really crucial goals and missed even more.Wasnt bothered when he went.When Vinny,Yaya,Zabba,Merlin and Sergio left you always thought how do we replace them.Never got that feeling with Raz.Wish him well though.

Fair enough, and to be honest I do understand that viewpoint. I just can't think of a single player who played for Chelsea for that long and wasn't fondly remembered and loved by the majority of the fanbase, which is why the indifference towards him on here felt a bit odd to me. I do understand it though, when you explain it the way you have.

 

[kunaguero10]

That's fair enough@Vialli98.

There are some who feel that he was a bit cold towards the fans, and didn't especially connect, but everybody has different connections with players.

As mentioned by others, the likes of David Silva, Aguero and Vincent Kompany definitely did get the fans, so will be held in special affection.

I think it's down to Sterling's personality, he seems quite insular and likes to keep himself to himself and his family off the pitch, which is fair enough.

It was actually a kind of relief to see him go - I'm gutted he could never recreate the form of his peak of 3-4 seasons ago so definitely time for both parties to move on.

I did notice that in the last few seasons he did appear more indifferent to what was going on out on the pitch - we never really saw a passion or fire in his face or body language, which wasn't the case when he joined. Don't know if he'd mentally checked out of City quite a while back or what, but I did find that strange.

I wish him well, but like others have said it feels a bit odd not to feel any real connection to a player who was such a huge part of our success over so many years.

 

[BlueTG]

Christ, the bloke can’t win for going home to his family in an event of a burglary.

I think it’s time for some to finally let go of their ‘Sterling can’t do right’ mentality and be done with it.

 

[jimharri]

Christ, the bloke can’t win for going home to his family in an event of a burglary.

I think it’s time for some to finally let go of their ‘Sterling can’t do right’ mentality and be done with it.

Agreed. He's moved on, and so have we. As for him going home to be with his family, he's done exactly the right thing. When all is said and done, football is only a game. Family must come first

 

[bluemoon32]

Hopefully Raz & his family are all ok & working through this.
Its a horrible feeling being burgled, i never felt my family were safe & moved house due to a burglary

 

[Phil1]

Christ, the bloke can’t win for going home to his family in an event of a burglary.

I think it’s time for some to finally let go of their ‘Sterling can’t do right’ mentality and be done with it.

Tbf I think it's the very small minority digging him out for this.

 

[hilts]

Good for you. Sadly for others it is life changing.

I think you are under playing it somewhat I would say it was double life changing with a bothersome twist added.

 

[hilts]

Raheem Sterling: Police not linking break-ins in Surrey village

Police say no arrests have been made in connection with the burglary at Raheem Sterling's home.

www.bbc.co.uk

Least they found their possessions:-) it's an odd phrase that.

 

[Blue Mist]

I'm pretty shocked at the criticism Sterling is getting on here for choosing to be with his family during this.

Most of us are supportive of his decision. If your kids want you by there side football doesn't count.

 

[hilts]

Most of us are supportive of his decision. If your kids want you by there side football doesn't count.

Unless they're really annoying kids:-)

 

[WNRH]

Obviously I can't speak for City fans and their relationship with a player, but if a player had spent 7 very successful, trophy filled seasons at my club I would, in most cases, be extremely fond of them, even if they joined another big club in the same league.

Are Chelsea fans fond of Willian?

 

[wolviedinho]

Never doubted he would return to the squad. His ego would not allow him to be left out if England do well. It’s all about image. Rich people get robbed all the time. Glad no one got hurt despite conflicting reports.

He should never have attacked the club when he left. Legacy was intact all be it slightly fractured over the last 18 months. I greatly admired the player until his contract decision and subsequent crap displays.

Pep made him great. He will not reach the same heights again.

 

[Blue Mist]

Unless they're really annoying kids:-)

Brilliant.

 

[Vialli98]

Are Chelsea fans fond of Willian?

A lot are, but I guess that’s a good point. Some actually aren’t. It’s a good comparison because I was happy to see him leave, didn’t care that he went to Arsenal, but I stopped being critical of him the second he left. Now I just remember the good times with him. I certainly don’t carry any ill feeling towards him now.

 

[kaz7]

They have.

Although, to be fair, we could easily dredge up some posts you've made about Jesus, Grealish, etc.

If you can find posts of me being a **** and racist then go for it , he has recieved abuse and hatred not i dont get why we brought him and he is in the papers too often for my liking , nothing like each other

 

[Phil1]

If you can find posts of me being a **** and racist then go for it , he has recieved abuse and hatred not i dont get why we brought him and he is in the papers too often for my liking , nothing like each other

I’m sure you’ll be able to show us all the racist posts that have been made towards him then if there’s a few knocking about…
You will have to define what you mean about being a **** towards him.

 

[kaz7]

I’m sure you’ll be able to show us all the racist posts that have been made towards him then if there’s a few knocking about…
You will have to define what you mean about being a **** towards him.

There have been more posts deleted on his threads than anything on the forum so good luck finding the worst of it

 

[Phil1]

There have been more posts deleted on his threads than anything on the forum so good luck finding the worst of it

I’m not the one saying there’s been loads of racist posts towards him. Anybody who has posted anything remotely racist I’d have hoped had been fucked off long ago by the mods never to return.
Seen lots of posts who haven’t been too happy with his performances and don’t rate him as highly as others but then that goes on in every player thread, as you know…

 

[youngbob]

If you can find posts of me being a **** and racist then go for it , he has recieved abuse and hatred not i dont get why we brought him and he is in the papers too often for my liking , nothing like each other

Ah, fair enough. Didn't realise that was the point you were making.

 

[jimharri]

I'm pretty shocked at the criticism Sterling is getting on here for choosing to be with his family during this.

Every fan forum has its share of idiots. We're not immune to that phenomenon.