Daniel Sturridge

[Yozza]

As nice as it is that he is fit and healthy, I do wish he would play a bit more for the team when he comes on. A bit less shuffling about to try to make room for a shot and a bit more passing to his teammates.

God forbid a goal scorer should, you know, actually try to score goals?

[Phoenix07]

As nice as it is that he is fit and healthy,

Just had a flashback to that Owen brochure.

[Lecter]

Despite his form in preseason and the goal part of his play on Saturday really concerns me

There was a ball played from our half into Brightons and he made no attempt to sprint for it, in fact it actually looked like he was holding back in fear of breaking something

For a long time he seems incapable of sprinting after a ball, its a shame because skill wise hes a talented bloke but once again someone who has pace is blighted by injuries and when you take that away from many players they lose any advantage they have

[Buzzo]

I don’t know if anyone actually watched the interview with Michael Owen on his thread but his insight into the actual events of before and after his hamstring injury and how he approached his game on the field is fascinating and I’d imagine very relevant to Daniel Sturridge.

[labourRed]

I don’t know if anyone actually watched the interview with Michael Owen on his thread but his insight into the actual events of before and after his hamstring injury and how he approached his game on the field is fascinating and I’d imagine very relevant to Daniel Sturridge.

[Charly]

Maybe thats true but it serves noone if he gets injured again... Lets not judge him on a 10 minute cameo. It is not like he is starting ahead of anyone, and he is better than the likes of Woodburn and Ings.

[Buzzo]

A good performance from Sturridge last night a bit sharper and he notches an easy hat-trick.

Amazing to consider that was his CL debut for us last night and his first CL appearance in 6 years.

This is a decent article from Stephen Warnock on him: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45569481

[gratziani]

i thought he looked a bit off the pace first ten mins or so but grew into the game

Loved his hold up play second half and one two's second half

[The_weatherman]

He surprised me, he could play a part for us, he looked happy too.

[Assassin]

Studge had a very good game last night against what are an excellent team. He took his goal well, could have scored a couple more, but hey we could say that about all of the front three last night

His biggest problem is that in normal circumstances he will be replacing Bobby on the pitch and he will be measured against that by many supporters and the press. Unfair to say the least as there isnt really another player around who can measure up against Bobby and what he brings to the team. Just saying......

[danperkins]

The first 20 or so he was quiet but then grew into the game, lovely goal, movement was good and some lovely turns and touches around the side.

[Norbs]

I can see him getting a start in place of Salah this weekend. Think both need it for their own benefit

[Scratch]

I can see him getting a start in place of Salah this weekend. Think both need it for their own benefit

With him playing 70 mins and Bobby only having a 20 minute blast, I think Bobby is a cert to start this weekend. Would like to see Salah given a rest tho, he looked ****ed towards the end last night, when he was subbed off. Plus, he'd be a great option on the bench to bring on when Soton are knackered.

[dizzycat]

He surprised me, he could play a part for us, he looked happy too.

Important this, given his personality he is showing a lot of humility with the way he is approaching things. Evolving into something different maybe.

[Yozza]

He surprised me, he could play a part for us, he looked happy too.

You'd be happy too, coming back from that ****hole West Bromwich....