17 Jun 2015 21:12:55
Just a little banter eds and reds, STERLING

We all have to wonder.

Will Sterling ever be worth more than he is right now?

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1.) 17 Jun 2015
17 Jun 2015 21:24:07
Doubt it

2.) 17 Jun 2015
17 Jun 2015 21:24:59
No, he may get getter but nobody will pay over 45 million after this deal.

This is his big move the next move he makes will be west ham in 10 years time or 4 depending on development.

3.) 17 Jun 2015
17 Jun 2015 22:02:41
If he continues his development and is with us for another 10 ( or more ) years, you will all be calling him a legend, and he will be.

4.) 18 Jun 2015
17 Jun 2015 23:50:29
He has all the abilities to be legendary. It's a matter of whether he wants to do that with us or not. City is in the CL perennially, may challenge for the title next year and will likely offer more wages than FSG would be willing to cover. Its nonsense really, because he's just young lad who is bound to be a little lost at another club.

For me, you take the best offer on the table and reinvest in the squad. We don't need a makeover. We do need a relevant striker to accompany Ings, Origi, and eventually, Sturridge. In some respects, Benteke would be a fabulous acquisition in the absence of a Sterling-type player, but I doubt Rodgers would like making such an alteration to his strategy.

I will continue to support Raheem though, whatever his decision. Those who doubt his talent are asinine, and City will likely prove how much they value him.

5.) 18 Jun 2015
18 Jun 2015 00:37:37
Always find it hard to judge sterling (will admit to biased!) his first few years stats suggested the ability was there to develop but massively stalled last season.

Question is how much was down to BR and a struggling team. If memory serves right Eds said he trains well and listens to coaches - but is miles away from even approaching legendary status!

Think messi has spoiled us but look at Bale and Ronaldo their ability wasn't apparent till about 22/23 then just grew into amazing players in a short space of time.

Hard to call as stats in a good team, clear has ability and intelligence of play suggest he could be special - but still can't remember him doing anything that blew me away (eg Bales inter hat trick before he became the player he was). Sadly think he is gone though as don't see how the club can accept his actions, fans have turned and he clearly wants out.

6.) 18 Jun 2015
18 Jun 2015 00:52:21
Hard to tell, I can see him being brilliant if he stays with us.
If this move puts him on the bench then he will never get any better than he is now.

7.) 18 Jun 2015
18 Jun 2015 02:43:57
What are these "abilities" he has which mean he could be legendary?

He's quick which as Owen found out, is not enough if you get a bad injury.
All the other abilities I would say are average for a premier league footballer. His ball control is variable, his shooting is often wayward, he does not have fantastic vision.

Compared with Owen at the same age he is light years behind in my opinion.

8.) 18 Jun 2015
18 Jun 2015 08:04:05
He absolutely shone in a team with Suarez and Sturridge flying and taking a lot of the pressure off him.

He has bags of potential but has certainly not moved from that status for me. If someone is prepared to pay a ridiculous sum for the boy, we have to take it.

The big test for BR and the management team is how they use it!

9.) 18 Jun 2015
18 Jun 2015 08:41:59
Where ever he goes i have a felling he will spend an awful amount of time on the bench.

He will end up like Torres IMO!!

vrcomp
Y.N.W.A.

10.) 18 Jun 2015
18 Jun 2015 08:57:49
He will be successful elsewhere, he is a good player.