Why do the same few people keep writing this complete horse shite even though it’s been pointed out over and over that the two scenarios are nothing alike?
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Raheem Sterling | Joins Chelsea for £50m
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Why do the same few people keep writing this complete horse shite even though it’s been pointed out over and over that the two scenarios are nothing alike?
bumbleblue
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Just hope now this gets done quickly for all concerned.
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Think it through. He signs a new deal 18 months ago and ups his pay to £350k then who the fuck has the money to pay a higher fee and fucking stupid wages of £350k per week which he very much doesn’t warrant?We failed to get him to sign. He may have thought twice about leaving with an increase in wage. Probably not. Anyway, the point I was making was only pertaining to the fee. He signs a deal 18 months ago, enables the club to demand a higher fee.
philjoneswho?
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Great player on his day. Hasn’t quite kicked on from the few seasons he was scoring multiple goals I think the 17/18 and 18/19 seasons were his devastating best. Will always remember fondly when thinking of him and his time at City. Great pro and to have 7 seasons out of him and get the same fee is not to be sniffed at and what a trophy haul! As most have pointed out he will allow a significant chunk of wages to be freed up too.
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Absolute Legend. Love him. Hope he does well wherever he goes.
I don’t want anyone to do well at Chelsea or any of our rivals.
Completely agree he‘s a legend for us though. Wish he was staying.
Stoned Rose
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He also made the comment with Geoff Shreeves when asked about what he said to Gundogan when they celebrated his goal and Raz said I told him it’s how the universe works and he was another player who hadn’t played enough (or something to that effect) very telling imo and Pep is not going to stand for it.
Yep. Thought he came across a right **** in that segment.
Sterling is a product of his environment...he's good, not great...but on this squad he was able to get "great" results playing with the likes of DS, KDB, and Kun...while everyone raves about his movement overlooked is that only the top 5% of players in the world could have gotten him the ball thru those type of windows, thus the tap ins and missed sitters...also, when afforded space to run in behind diagonally from the left as a right footed player he flourished, like in 2017-18, 19...his regression with us started after that when basically everyone decided the only way to stand a chance at beating City was to put 9 men behind the ball in a low block and hope for something on the counter...this was the worst case for a player like Sterling who lacks precision, is spotty in possession, needs space, and very importantly has no left foot....conversely Mahrez, who is technically brilliant, has had no major problems playing as an inverted winger against the low blocks...that said, Sterling became more and more an odd duck in Pep's plan to unlock the low blocks, many times losing possession with a loose first touch, holding the ball too long, errant passes, etc....in fairness, when he finally started to get the bulk of his time on the right side he became much more effective again...he could use his pace to get wide and beat defenders to the endline while playing off his strong foot...I thought he became an asset again when he moved to the right...one question I have was it Pep or was it him that preferred him on the left...if he pressed for time on the left he did himself no favors...I also always got the impression that Raz over rated himself a bit...thought he was much better than he actually is...but that's just my opinion from watching him on the pitch and I freely admit might not be the case at all...In any case he obviously wants more in terms of money and PT than City are prepared to offer so he's decided to find both elsewhere...kudos to City for moving now and recouping a fair sum in return...I wish him well and say thanks!...as an aside bashing Raz on his way out IMO is both unwarranted and unnecessary...
Good post. Sums it up for me.Sterling is a product of his environment...he's good, not great...but on this squad he was able to get "great" results playing with the likes of DS, KDB, and Kun...while everyone raves about his movement overlooked is that only the top 5% of players in the world could have gotten him the ball thru those type of windows, thus the tap ins and missed sitters...also, when afforded space to run in behind diagonally from the left as a right footed player he flourished, like in 2017-18, 19...his regression with us started after that when basically everyone decided the only way to stand a chance at beating City was to put 9 men behind the ball in a low block and hope for something on the counter...this was the worst case for a player like Sterling who lacks precision, is spotty in possession, needs space, and very importantly has no left foot....conversely Mahrez, who is technically brilliant, has had no major problems playing as an inverted winger against the low blocks...that said, Sterling became more and more an odd duck in Pep's plan to unlock the low blocks, many times losing possession with a loose first touch, holding the ball too long, errant passes, etc....in fairness, when he finally started to get the bulk of his time on the right side he became much more effective again...he could use his pace to get wide and beat defenders to the endline while playing off his strong foot...I thought he became an asset again when he moved to the right...one question I have was it Pep or was it him that preferred him on the left...if he pressed for time on the left he did himself no favors...I also always got the impression that Raz over rated himself a bit...thought he was much better than he actually is...but that's just my opinion from watching him on the pitch and I freely admit might not be the case at all...In any case he obviously wants more in terms of money and PT than City are prepared to offer so he's decided to find both elsewhere...kudos to City for moving now and recouping a fair sum in return...I wish him well and say thanks!...as an aside bashing Raz on his way out IMO is both unwarranted and unnecessary...
kaz7
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LolYou are right, but I think his mentality isn’t for this squad, opposed to Jesus, whose mentality is on spot
And what if he under performs?Think it through. He signs a new deal 18 months ago and ups his pay to £350k then who the fuck has the money to pay a higher fee and fucking stupid wages of £350k per week which he very much doesn’t warrant?
This is how Barca and some others have operated...how did Sterling warrant a raise?...then how do you extend Rodri, Foden...maybe bump up Bernardo...all much more important and valuable then Sterling IMO...Think it through. He signs a new deal 18 months ago and ups his pay to £350k then who the fuck has the money to pay a higher fee and fucking stupid wages of £350k per week which he very much doesn’t warrant?
mosssideblue
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Sounds like he wanted to write cheques his skillset couldn't afford.And what if he under performs?
This is how Barca and some others have operated...how did Sterling warrant a raise?...then how do you extend Rodri, Foden...maybe bump up Bernardo...all much more important and valuable then Sterling IMO...
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He was in the process of Milner-ing us. Never had any intention of extending his contract, imo.Business common sense aside, he's been nowhere near good enough to justify a starting place in our team for at least 18 months.
He has stalled talks and made starting every week, the foundation of his conditions for signing.
The real question is, was starting every week a convenient ruse, and why did he not bring his best form to ensure an even stronger bargaining position?
My own view is that he always intended to run his deal down and just fancied a change of scene, has been found out by better players and a manager who was always just waiting for him to prove him wrong.
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Absalutely bang on theBusiness common sense aside, he's been nowhere near good enough to justify a starting place in our team for at least 18 months.
He has stalled talks and made starting every week, the foundation of his conditions for signing.
The real question is, was starting every week a convenient ruse, and why did he not bring his best form to ensure an even stronger bargaining position?
My own view is that he always intended to run his deal down and just fancied a change of scene, has been found out by better players and a manager who was always just waiting for him to prove him wrong.
Shake hands on £50m & go & frustrate the shit out of the racist Chelsea fans
We had 2 outstanding seasons from Sterling & will never talk him down for his efforts overall especially closing players down but for me his goal ratio especially in those big big games over his 7 years, Liverpool as an example has been wank
Hes wanted out for nearly 2 years now & would definitely run down his deal leaving City with 0 ££££
Thanks but all the best..
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I don't see many teams busting the door off its hinges for him???
Proper shit Sterling, only made it into our top 10 scorers because of those around him. Somehow score loads of goals and got loads of assists because of those around him. Somehow fooled the best coach in football that he should play a key role in a team that won 4 out of 5 titles.
He wants to go, fair fucks, and his form hasn't reached previous heights but the revisionist bullshit is ridiculous. He isn't a product of the work of those around him, just chipping in with a goal (or miss) at the back post, he was part of it throughout.
He wants to go, fair fucks, and his form hasn't reached previous heights but the revisionist bullshit is ridiculous. He isn't a product of the work of those around him, just chipping in with a goal (or miss) at the back post, he was part of it throughout.
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As with most debates, the two extremes are the most vocal, whereas the truth lies somewhere in between.Proper shit Sterling, only made it into our top 10 scorers because of those around him. Somehow score loads of goals and got loads of assists because of those around him. Somehow fooled the best coach in football that he should play a key role in a team that won 4 out of 5 titles.
He wants to go, fair fucks, and his form hasn't reached previous heights but the revisionist bullshit is ridiculous. He isn't a product of the work of those around him, just chipping in with a goal (or miss) at the back post, he was part of it throughout.
He’s maximised his talents to become a regular goal scorer.
However, he probably peaked with us a couple of seasons back and hasn’t been happy here for the past 18 months or so.
Remember his interviews with England? Then his lack of celebrations as time went on.
He was going to leave on a free, so the club have to be pragmatic, take the best offer they get for him to reinvest in the team.
Only time will tell how much we will miss him.
If he wants to go, it is his right. He has been a mainstay of our team and a huge contributor of goals and assists. He isn't a fan, he isn't a Manc, and he doesn't need to show more than he has. We are blessed, absolutely blessed, that a player of this quality is no longer a guaranteed starter, because it means we have absolute top class elsewhere in our team. We don't need to be sour about him wishing to go, but thankful for his contribution and to wish him the best of fortune on his football journey. That is what makes us different from our Scouse brethren - you are allowed to leave our club on good terms, just always speak well of us and your time here, and we will return those kind wishes and thoughts.
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