25 Feb 2015 17:13:43
Sterling is not equal to Ibe, and vice versa. One has scored 10 goals for us and the other hasn't yet played that many games for our club. Ibe has looked dynamic in every game he has played, but the fans saying "Ibe will be better than Sterling" need to have a reality check. Could he become better? Sure. Have we seen enough of either to tell? Does it even matter? I make the case that it does NOT.
The countless comparisons between the two are beginning to grate on my nerves. Can't we just be glad we have two outstanding young attacking players that are both in good form? I know it's asking a lot, and you will always have 'conversations' because that's what a message board is for, but Ibe is not Sterling, and the progression of either is not reliant on the other. They are seperate entities completely.
25 Feb 2015 17:35:10
One of the oldest footballing discussions in the world is 'which player is better'. There are massive international competitions on the subject, both for individual tournaments and in general in the world. Why because we own them both should we not join into this rich tradition? If you don't like discussions about the relative merits of individual players, I suggest staying away from places where football is discussed because it has always been and will always be a topic for discussion
25 Feb 2015 18:30:41
Ibe is much better than Sterling.
25 Feb 2015 19:20:00
Sorry, but it seems a bit misguided to say Ibe would be better. Sterling has performed for two seasons at the top whereas Ibe is just starting out in the BPL. Don't increase the expectations on a young player by comparing him to a legitimate contender for YPotY. That's really all I'm saying -- of course it would be foolish to disdainfully say that discussing the issue is inherently bad, but all the ones saying Ibe is better just seem misguided to me.
I understand fans will always have the 'which player is better' discussion, but why then, don't we see the Sterling v Coutinho conversation week in and week out? They have been playing for LFC's first team for more or less the same period of time, they've been touted as the future of LFC (along with Sturridge and Henderson) and play the same position.
Just feel fans are putting too much on his shoulders and are bound to lose faith with him if he has an off game or injury.
25 Feb 2015 19:36:44
Have this discussion in 6 months and you'll have a much better idea who is or will be better between Ibe and sterling!
25 Feb 2015 20:30:53
Sterling is better than ibe at present, but ibe definitely has greater potential.
25 Feb 2015 21:29:48
I think it's great both are at liverpool. They can both go as far in the game as they want to
25 Feb 2015 21:38:59
Sterling has delivered more at this stage but both of them are really exciting to have on our side. Pace and guile
25 Feb 2015 22:47:57
Can't we just be happy we have them both at Liverpool ?
25 Feb 2015 23:24:05
When Ibe has played as much as Raheem has and benefited from great players like Suarez, Couts and Studge like Raheem did then we can compare. Until then, this is a false argument and unfair comparison, IMO.
26 Feb 2015 03:57:13
honestly, if your not into the discussion, i suggest that you skip the topic. its easy. i like the discussion, i like to hear different people's point of views. even if i don't join the discussion, i do read on it.
i love the discussion on ibe vs sterling, i am of the opinion that ibe has more potential, but that does not mean i don't appreciate having both of them at the club. so yes, i agree with hijkle, and i would recommend people who are not interested in the discussion to skip it. eds didn't stop the post, i don't see why it cannot be discussed.
26 Feb 2015 07:16:54
Its a page were you voice your opinions if people don't bother nothing will be posted
26 Feb 2015 09:50:49
Sterling is currently better than Ibe, but Ibe is the better long term prospect.
26 Feb 2015 13:20:59
All I know is we have Ibe, Coutinho, Markovic and Stirling who are all top class and all between 19-21.
Im not even including Origi or Ojo either.
26 Feb 2015 15:47:24
I am obviously interested in the discussion so let's consider it case closed on that topic!
What annoys me is not that Sterling v. Ibe is discussed, it's the disregard for Sterling's accomplishments versus Ibe's, leading to a bunch of premature statements like "Ibe is the better long term prospect". It's fine to make that assertion, but why not give a reason for it? Unless, and I fear this is the case for most, you've just been persuaded not to like Raheem because of the media buzz about him not signing a contract/going to Real Madrid.
In all of the comments since my original post, I haven't seen a single person give a credible reason why Ibe is better/equal to Sterling, merely a bunch who say that 'his long term' potential is better. Why is that? Because he's younger? Faster? Stronger? A more well-rounded midfielder? A better passer of the ball?
26 Feb 2015 16:06:36
Coutinho is 23 in June, making him 22 at present.
26 Feb 2015 21:47:41
Quite simple, Ibe is a year younger then Sterling - compare how Ibe is now to how Sterling was a year ago. Apart from which his crosses are better, he rides tackles better and he keeps his head up and is more aware of what's going on around him.