Sterling

[topscorer]

Couldn't find a Sterling thread, apologies if one already exists, from BBC rumours page: -

"Bolton are hoping to take Liverpool youngsters Raheem Sterling and Jon Flanagan on loan in the January transfer window.
Full story: Caught offside"

Probably bull but I'd be happy with that. I'd like to see some of our better young prospects getting Premier League experience instead of 2nd Division loans.

[SB]

Will probably suit all parties.

[Fosterbloke]

Bolton are an alehouse team. Would prefer if they went to a 1st division team that plays good football.

[SB]

Bolton are an alehouse team. Would prefer if they went to a 1st division team that plays good football.

Raheem's just a young lad and his Mum's just moved up to look after him so a local side would probably be best for him. Not the same issues for Flano though.

[JohnDoe]

I'd like to see them go to Blackpool. It seems to have done wonders for Shelvey.

[DeeTheDog]

Bolton are an alehouse team. Would prefer if they went to a 1st division team that plays good football.

Probably a few years out with this comment. Coyle likes to play good football and helped bring along both Wilshere and Sturridge last season.

Sterling still seems a little young for first team football.

[Exiled_red]

Sounds like a good deal for us, presumably it would benefit Flanagan more than Sterling as he's closer to the first team. Hopefully they'd get a decent amount of game time.

[RedReet]

I’d have liked to see Pacheco go there a year or so ago, but think this might be a bit soon for Sterling. I think Flanagan would benefit from first team football, but until Johnson and Kelly can prove that they can stay fit for consecutive weeks/months then I’d hold onto him (unless of course we have an early release clause).

Seeing as he seems to be going stale in the reserves I wouldn’t mind seeing Suso given some first team opportunities to see if he’s good enough, but I doubt that he is ready and I’m sure Bolton and other teams know this.

[Nick77]

Bolton are an alehouse team. Would prefer if they went to a 1st division team that plays good football.

Didn't do Daniel Sturridge any harm...

[Fivex]

How old was Sturridge at Bolton?

[RedReet]

21. 4/5 years older than Raheem.

[saj]

Good move if true and if they are seriously thinking of playing. They play decent football too

[cream]

I think he's a bit too young. Wouldn't he be better off playing and training with our own reserves, or is he already doing that?

[RedReet]

He’s already with the reserves, but I think we need to see a few first team sub appearances and maybe the odd cup game before we can see if we could trust Bolton with his development as a first team player.

[RedReet]

The reserves actually play Bolton at 2 PM today, so wonder if Coyle will give himself a run out against them