Raheem Sterling

[doogle]

He said the Kop sang a song for him, anyone any ideas what it was?

[Red_Polo]

It was just a simple 'one Raheem Sterling...' unless there was another I didn't hear.

[Mostar]

Raheem Sterling vs Manchester City


[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z_wCF7MjA4"]Raheem Sterling vs Manchester City - YouTube[/ame]

[rudedog]

He tortured Man City today with his forward play and pressing, the boy seems to have a good level of game intelligence for his age too.

[Red_Polo]

Wow, quick work Mos, cheers

At such a young age we should be really pleased with how he has done today, and he was probably our best attacking outlet, but am inclined to believe it's the lack of quality wide players we've suffered from that made this performance look any more than another small step forward. Reminds me of the same sort of level play we saw from Florent Sinama Pongolle when he broke through, whether he develops into more than that obviously only time will tell.

Can anyone who watches the younger lads more keenly tell me can we expect to see him beat players with good close control in tight situations, or does he rely more on using his pace running into space? What would people say are his strengths and weaknesses?

[Red_Polo]

good level of game intelligence for his age too.

He certainly took up good positions to receive the ball. Picked a few very nice balls out too, the one for Borini at 0-0 especially.

[little dave hedgehog]

I wish we don't do that and send him on a loan instead.

If he stays he'll get few cameo appearances in PL, probably few games in CC and FA and maybe one or two in EL.

I think it would be better if he is loaned to medium to low ranking PL club (or Championship club) where he can get first team football on regular basis.

He needs to play if he really wants to develop and I am afraid this year if stays he won't get too much playing time.

[Charly]

Reminds me of the same sort of level play we saw from Florent Sinama Pongolle when he broke through, whether he develops into more than that obviously only time will tell.

Nah, FSP had a couple of tricks. Sterling was actually producing something with his tricks. I would say there is a big difference between the two of them. I dont remember such incisive dribbling from FSP. He was quick and had a couple of tricks while standing on the ball, but could not produce much with it. Sterling was actually banging in some good crosses. Says something when the 17 year old plays the whole match.

Remember also that this is against the league champions. He is putting in the performance that we saw Macca when he first came through, but at a younger age. Only Fowler looked more awesome in his first couple of games. Worked hard and won a few tackles too.

[Neil Young]

It was just a simple 'one Raheem Sterling...' unless there was another I didn't hear.

If there was another then it wouldn't really work.

One Raheem Sterling
And there's another Raheem Sterling
And yet another Raheem Sterling
etc.

See? It's nonsensical.

[Fredo]

He's going to be a good player. His defensive awareness is stunning for a young player. Cracking talent.

[Lee]

Yeah I really like how he mucks in with the defensive side of things.

Obviously he wouldn't be in a Rodgers team if he shirked such responsibilities.

Impressed so far, but he's still only promising.

[BigChief]

If there was another then it wouldn't really work.

One Raheem Sterling
And there's another Raheem Sterling
And yet another Raheem Sterling
etc.

See? It's nonsensical.

Andy Goram was comfortable with the concept.

[Red_Polo]

If there was another then it wouldn't really work.

One Raheem Sterling
And there's another Raheem Sterling
And yet another Raheem Sterling
etc.

See? It's nonsensical.

Andy Goram was comfortable with the concept.

Let's also not forget we have a song with 11 Carraghers

[Leyton388]

I fully expect spurs to put a bid in for about £10m just watch. Has he been tied down to a long term deal yet?

[Gibbo]

Steady