Raheem Sterling - Done - See main forum

[Dave S]

The press behaviour leads to fans feeling justified in their behaviour towards sterling. It's a total fucking witchunt that's essentially fuelled by the media. They are leading the pack of wild dogs from the front and need bringing down a peg or two.

Absolutely spot on this. Disgraceful the papers.

 

[IanBishopsHaircut]

Liverpool matches aside this will be forgotten about in a few months...It's not nice for the lad but he's shown character and i'm sure he will be itching to shove it up his detractors arses this season

 

[Garry.Cook]

Phenomenal lack of accurate consistent detailed reporting of this transfer.

As soon as sky sports news broke an agreed fee of 49 million - the picture was painted right there and then for the numpties who don't understand detail or context sadly.

The truth is - a distinction needs to be made with what we have paid Liverpool and what we (via Liverpool) have indirectly paid QPR.

We have paid Liverpool closer to 35 million pounds for this footballer. That is what he is effectively valued at by his club right now. Not 44 million or 49 million. Even Carragher has been at it again in the paper this morning quoting 49 million and saying his true value is closer to 25-30 million (so we have actually paid 5 million more than Carragher's valuation of the player).

The add ons are perfectly logical because if we pay them - it means his value has increased based on success.

The QPR point seems to have been glossed over very quickly by most media commentators. This is an important detail - which I think needs appreciating more. I think it is perfectly acceptable and just that a larger football club compensates a smaller football club when purchasing a talent produced by them at a young age. Which is why I am perfectly content in City paying a specific fee which caters for this additional compensation.

But lets get this right - Liverpool have received 35 million for this player right now. That is the deal. The QPR point is a different context and has no bearing on what Liverpool have received or will receive in add ons for this footballer.

Well put mate.

 

[oakiecokie]

I'd totally take him out of the limelight. Announce the signing on the club website, do the video with him talking up reasons why he wants to be here, not why he wanted to leave Liverpool.

Then give the press fuck all. They'll be waiting to slaughter him at first opportunity so why give them the chance.

Still remember that first Mancini press conference where they were baying for blood. Will be the same here.

Let him do the talking on the pitch, maybe Ward can give John Cross an exclusive a few months down the track.

Spot on moomba.Lets not crawl to every other fuckers level,lets be dignified and show the rest of football how we operate.Bastards the lot of `em.

 

[Garry.Cook]

Liverpool matches aside this will be forgotten about in a few months...It's not nice for the lad but he's shown character and i'm sure he will be itching to shove it up his detractors arses this season

You're kidding aren't ya? I'm pretty sure a lot of articles are written and waiting for Sterling to miss a chance, have a bad game, start on the bench etc etc.
This is likely to be rammed down our throats for some time - we've upset the biggest club in the world!

Whether we give a toss is another matter entirely.

 

[sir baconface]

I'd totally take him out of the limelight. Announce the signing on the club website, do the video with him talking up reasons why he wants to be here, not why he wanted to leave Liverpool.

Then give the press fuck all. They'll be waiting to slaughter him at first opportunity so why give them the chance.

Still remember that first Mancini press conference where they were baying for blood. Will be the same here.

Let him do the talking on the pitch, maybe Ward can give John Cross an exclusive a few months down the track.

You do make some thoughtful posts, moomba, and this is a good example.

 

[bumbleblue]

http://m.bleacherreport.com/article...al&utm_campaign=programming-UK?is_shared=true


Looks like nobody wants to stay at Liverpool lol

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Haha we should do deal to get him on a free when his contract ends.

 

[IanBishopsHaircut]

You're kidding aren't ya? I'm pretty sure a lot of articles are written and waiting for Sterling to miss a chance, have a bad game, start on the bench etc etc.
This is likely to be rammed down our throats for some time - we've upset the biggest club in the world!

Whether we give a toss is another matter entirely.

Gazzer step outside this bubble and it's only the scousers that give a shit...I've browsed loads of opposing fans forums and most have been along the lines of '49 mil is a lot of money but if he finds his feet he may justify that fee'

Shit even ragcafe see us as getting the better end of the deal

The faux outrage is only emanating out of merseyside...and fanned by a few 'outraged' city fans and the media outlets trying to generate clicks...he will be yesterdays story soon

 

[bobmcfc]

We will have the last laugh at the end of all this anyway. All this OTT reaction is merely the last tired kicks and screams from a tired, worn out club well past its glory days. Look at who they are buying and who they have in charge LOL ? They are never ever getting back to the stature they were once upon a time in littlewoods la la land. Only their fans and a few media minions give a shit about them now and still believe they are big time. They are miserable mid table deluded fodder and flogging a few shirts in Bangkok and selective voting to get Jordan Henderson on the cover of FIFA 16ain't going to change it

 

[domalino]

Gazzer step outside this bubble and it's only the scousers that give a shit...I've browsed loads of opposing fans forums and most have been along the lines of '49 mil is a lot of money but if he finds his feet he may justify that fee'

Shit even ragcafe see us as getting the better end of the deal

The faux outrage is only emanating out of merseyside...and fanned by a few 'outraged' city fans and the media outlets trying to generate clicks...he will be yesterdays story soon

As soon as we make another big signing, they'll share the spotlight and the pressure on him will half.

If we land Pogba for £70m, People won't even remember Sterling's transfer.