He's the poster boy for deluded scousers, he's basically RAWK televised.
Raheem Sterling | Signs for Man City for £49,000,000
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Woah there. How else would we know we've signed a player without Done Dealio? It's legendary caf confirmation speak.
Anyway, I think all parties have got a good deal here. Yeah 49m is huge money, but Sterling can be a huge player for city and he helps their homegrown quota.
Liverpool have a huge sum of money to play around with now. Unless of course Firmino was bought as they knew Sterling was off. If that was the case they've bought a similar, but inferior player and gained about 10m. If that's the case it doesn't look like great business. But if they've signed Firmino and reinvest the 40 million they'll get from this wisely they could massively improve their squad. Will it be enough to catch ourselves, Arsenal or City for a top four spot? It doesn't seem likely, but you'd never know.
You don't think he was tapped up? Or you prefer to deny it in case the FA are watching for a clear admission of guilt by a random fan on the internet?
I imagine there isn't a transfer happens today when a buying club doesn't speak to a player's agent long before they get permission to speak to the player from the selling club . The rules are flouted all the time - I'm sure some idiot at LFC has been speaking to Benteke's agent for weeks now - and it is BLATANTLY OBVIOUS that's what City did. We can take your dissent as read, if you like, but you're kidding no one. Football, as someone said, is a lie.
Scousers covering themselves in glory as usual.
49 million.
For something to be blatantly obvious, you kinda need some sort of, you know, evidence, rather than just putting stuff in capital letters.
Duh he has proof. It's right there in bold capital letters. It's blatantly obvious.
Liverpool fans are
x 100000 .... such disgusting lotthis.not even a maybe..."Blatant!"
like they did with the Suarez money
They were in capital letters because you bolded them the time before so I was just INDULGING YOU. You're like Bart Simpson. No one saw me, you can't prove a thing. To which I say, if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and talks like a duck, then it's blatantly obviously an effing duck.
Everyone taps players up via their agents. Agents approach clubs all the time. If you think the owners of your club - known for their high moral principles - aren't at it, then I have some seafront property in New Mexico for you.
I think it is not a bad price for City. He is worth aroud 35-40m pounds but English tax and selling to a rival always increase the price.
But i don't agree with you asessment of our transfers against Sterling. He will never be as marketable as is Rooney. He could prove to be a really good player for City on the pitch but not in marketability.
And about our transfers. We bought really good players in Schneiderlin and Darmian. They are not the most marketable players but will bring success on the pitch. But when it comes to Schweinsteiger we hit the jackpot with this transfer. His marketability is immense. German captain and the most successful German football player. He even has a nickname football god. Sterling would have to be on Ronaldo level if he want to be as marketable as is Bastian at the moment..
What is Pellegrini like with younger players? Anyone know? @BobbyManc
Does he have a history of developing them well?
Does he have a history of developing them well?
Off the top of the head Isco at Malaga.
I can't see how is he worth 49m?
Because that is what City were willing to pay for him.
Phil Neal ain't to far behind...
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/ladies-and-gentleman-the-class-of-phil-neal.277688/
Edit: I realize it's an off-topic link, i'm tired and it's late. Can we just let this one slip, like Gerrard?
And they are desperate for players that qualify under the home grown rule. They only have Hart, Wright and Clichy that qualify. Leaves them 5 spaces in there 25 man squad that they can't fill.
Scheiderlin counts as home grown though right? So while not English technically he counts as as English/home grown for our squad correct... or am I missing something?
Also I agree about Sterling's potential. Honestly saw an article recently and few players ever have had his impact at that age...
http://www.theguardian.com/football...m-sterling-score-against-ronaldo-messi-age-20
But the bottom line for Pool is they are losing a real potential star. Now the point is he wanted to leave much like Pogba did for us. The challenge for Pool, and I hope they fail, is to make that a one off.
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50 fecking million for Raheem fecking Sterling. Talk about over the top valuation.
From City's viewpoint or Liverpool's ?
Money is only useful to Liverpool if they can invest it wisely and fill the gap in quality that is created by Sterling leaving.
From City's point of view - I don't think they care much but the valuation is higher than the worth of the player, even with all the growth potential.
I agree. Just I think Liverpool are completely justified getting as much as they can for the player. Even if it's more than he is currently worth.
Absolutely. Why should a seller budge when the buyer is acting desperate.
I think City have massively overpaid right now, but I do think Sterling is very good and has the potential to be seriously good so I can see why they've paid that amount.
City have bought an awful lot of mediocre shit in the last 3 or 4 years, they still heavily rely on the same core of players now as they did 4 or 5 years ago. The likes of Hart and Kompany and Toure and Silva and Augero. Sterling is the first signing they've made in years that will really improve that first team.
Also I have to say the reaction of the Scouse pundits and media has been hilarious. Sky Sports news have had a parade of bitter Scousers phoning up to tell us that Sterling is crap and anyway Ibe is much better. The likes of Aldridge, Thompson, Carragher have embarrassed themselves.
City have bought an awful lot of mediocre shit in the last 3 or 4 years, they still heavily rely on the same core of players now as they did 4 or 5 years ago. The likes of Hart and Kompany and Toure and Silva and Augero. Sterling is the first signing they've made in years that will really improve that first team.
Also I have to say the reaction of the Scouse pundits and media has been hilarious. Sky Sports news have had a parade of bitter Scousers phoning up to tell us that Sterling is crap and anyway Ibe is much better. The likes of Aldridge, Thompson, Carragher have embarrassed themselves.
City of course. Doubt anyone else would've paid that.
Well I think they do just because of the FFP and that they can't invest in other areas with that buy.
i dont get the sterling love in.
my prediction is that he has played the best season of his carreer already.
my prediction is that he has played the best season of his carreer already.
Generally agree with this post and nice use of the word 'massive'.
I think the fee looks a little high but only time will tell. Aside from Fernandinho and Mangala I think our transfer dealings have largely been disappointing of late. I know that oppo fans don't rate Mangala but I've seen enough to believe he will be fantastic long term. But as you say Sterling changes that - he will improve our first 11.
The media in general have been shocking over this transfer and have much to answer for but there are so many ex LFC players knocking around I guess it was inevitable. They have however, all made cocks of themselves.
I think the penny is dropping for some of the brighter LFC fans
http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=322063.0
AS for the huge fee LFC now have to spend - after QPR's cut and Sterlings 'loyalty' bonus (lol) I would guess they have around £30m. It's not gonna change their world is it ?
I'm going against the grain here and suggest this transfer may be looked back on as a good buy. He could give over 10+ top years as inside forward for City, per year that's £7m+Wages, with the way inflation is going, we have seen in 5 years alone £20m players go for £40m..
Sterling is the most exciting young English player since Rooney IMO after Wilshere and Barkley haven't yet lived up to their reputation, but with that comes extra £, all things considered, I certainly don't think they'll look back on this with regret.
Sterling is the most exciting young English player since Rooney IMO after Wilshere and Barkley haven't yet lived up to their reputation, but with that comes extra £, all things considered, I certainly don't think they'll look back on this with regret.
As ridiculous as the fee is I think this is a good signing. Definite upgrade on Navas
----------Aguero----------
Silva------Toure----Sterling
Or something along those lines looks very good to me - I think they will add another body there too e.g. De Bruyne
----------Aguero----------
Silva------Toure----Sterling
Or something along those lines looks very good to me - I think they will add another body there too e.g. De Bruyne
Probably De Bruyne on the right, Sterling in the middle and Silva from the left with Toure and and one of their DMs with him.
Certainly not for the first time and won't be the last either........ Every time Aldridge opens his mouth you just know he's going to spout a complete load of bollocks.
What has Aldridge said? What I saw from him briefly on SKY seemed reasonable to me.
From f365
Didn't Fancy You Anyway
One could expect professional Liverpool fan Phil Thompson to be quite cut up at the departure of Raheem Sterling. That would be forgetting the 'didn't fancy her anyway' principle that runs deep within Thommo's core.
"City are paying for potential," said Thompson, stoically keeping his eye focused on that silver lining. "Raheem's had 13 or 14 assists in the three years; you need a little bit more than that. His finishing on the left side needs to be improved. He's certainly a good player but he's not a great player and that's why you won't find too many Liverpool fans shedding any tears for him. Last season wasn't a great season for him. The one before that he did well with Suarez."
It's weird that Thommo now has such a relatively low opinion of Sterling. After all, it's only six months since he said the following: "You see Raheem Sterling currently playing as an out-and-out centre forward, and he has done very well indeed." How things change.
"I am hoping City get the best out of him. But they have got massive talent in the squad so will he play every week?" Thompson ponders in conclusion.
Well he would if you picked the team, Phil. Thompson picked Sterling in a joint team of Manchester City and Liverpool back in February, and that was during his "not a great season."
Thompson also picked Sterling in a joint Manchester United and Liverpool team in March. It's almost as if he rates players higher because they play for Liverpool, and lower when they leave.
Didn't Fancy You Anyway
One could expect professional Liverpool fan Phil Thompson to be quite cut up at the departure of Raheem Sterling. That would be forgetting the 'didn't fancy her anyway' principle that runs deep within Thommo's core.
"City are paying for potential," said Thompson, stoically keeping his eye focused on that silver lining. "Raheem's had 13 or 14 assists in the three years; you need a little bit more than that. His finishing on the left side needs to be improved. He's certainly a good player but he's not a great player and that's why you won't find too many Liverpool fans shedding any tears for him. Last season wasn't a great season for him. The one before that he did well with Suarez."
It's weird that Thommo now has such a relatively low opinion of Sterling. After all, it's only six months since he said the following: "You see Raheem Sterling currently playing as an out-and-out centre forward, and he has done very well indeed." How things change.
"I am hoping City get the best out of him. But they have got massive talent in the squad so will he play every week?" Thompson ponders in conclusion.
Well he would if you picked the team, Phil. Thompson picked Sterling in a joint team of Manchester City and Liverpool back in February, and that was during his "not a great season."
Thompson also picked Sterling in a joint Manchester United and Liverpool team in March. It's almost as if he rates players higher because they play for Liverpool, and lower when they leave.
Do you guys think Liverpool will invest this money? Has Rodgers mentioned any targets?
Whilst I don't listen to what Thompson says you could really apply that to many ex-players really, I don't think that's just a Liverpool thing.
I also don't see what is wrong with what Aldridge said:
No surprise at all, it was only going to be a matter of time,” Aldridge told Sky Sports News HQ.
“It’s best that the club moves on and the player moves on after what has gone on before today. It’s not been nice, it’s not been pleasant from Liverpool football club’s point of view and from a fan’s point of view.
“I'm just glad the saga has been done and dusted to be honest.”
“He’s a young and naïve lad, obviously he listens to an awful lot of what his agent says and does, and he’s got a lot of confidence in his agent.
“It’s been dealt in a really unprofessional manner over the last few months but the agent has got what he wanted.
“Let’s see what happens from Raheem’s point of view but certainly from Liverpool’s point of view it was always going to end like this.
“But Liverpool have got a very, very good offer for Raheem Sterling; £49m is a lot of money for the lad, it’s a lot of money, overpriced in my opinion.”
“QPR will get obviously 20% of that, they will be delighted I’m quite sure and so will Liverpool with the fee.”
“There’s a young player called Jordan Ibe and I’ve watched the progress of both Raheem and Jordan since they were both 15 or 16, and in my humble opinion, Jordon has got as much to give if not more than Raheem.
“Time will tell, but he’s an ideal replacement"
No he hasn't said a word, in fact when asked yesterday he said he was not discussing transfers at all.
The only real rumour has been a possible bid for Benteke. To be honest there aren't any real firm rumours around at the moment and the knowledgeable journo's haven't reported anything recently either.
I would be very surprised if we didn't buy a striker.
If you look past the transfer fee, which is hard to do granted, City are getting themselves a really good player with the potential to be genuinely world class. It was similar when we bought Rio, although I do think he was more of a certainty to be worth the money. If you get 10 plus years of high quality out of Sterling the fee won't matter.
It's whether he can produce the quality for you which is the issue, although personally I think he will.
Nice on noticing the Massive by the way
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If Toure can recaputre his form of the season before last then:
-----Stirling----Toure----Silva----
-----------------Aguero------------
looks awesome - pace, technique, power - a dangerous line up indeed
If they do add a pogba or de bruyne and aguero stays fit then they are going to be in the title mix again for sure.
Stirling at 50m is expensive but City of all clubs need the "home grown" players so if they go for a Stones or Barkley / Wilshire they are going to have to pay the same english premium as they have with Stirling.
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