There seems to be a lot of oneup-manship floating about with these two from rival fans (understandably so given the teams they play for). Both are very young, very quick and very talented players with big futures to come. But I ask you, although it's natural to come up with reasons why the one you prefer is better, try not to, as they're totally different strikers. Sturridge is a bit faster (especially off the mark, wow!) and a better finisher, so if you want an out and out striker, he's your boy. Welbeck however, is technically superior (though Sturridge is technically very savvy also) and has a much better footballing brain than his U21 strike partner. He's much more a Berbatov than an Owen say.
Welbeck has been picked for England and as a red, I'm over the moon for him. Sturridge will be picked soon though, so blues, try and be happy that England have produced two very different but equally talented young forwards. Reds, don't feel too smug, I'll be cheering them on equally when they're both pulling on the White shirt in a few years time, as all Englishmen and women should.
Sturridge and Welbeck
posted on 7/8/11
Ahh good.
"something witty is said"
"Kamran wum"
"Kamran called an eejit"
Someone like has now been flitered.
Where has this pattern been written out before...
Are you not all bored? Do you not want to talk about football? Do you just like arguing and attention?
Dead thread from now on I suppose. Well done ja606 community
posted on 7/8/11
Blue Kenyan.
Glad to see you are open to real discussion. No I don't think you're a wum, but I do think you should give players of other teams more opportunity to show their class before dismissing them. Hit YouTube (not the best place to scout is it :/) and try and find some clips just of Welbecks preseason stuff. Some of his footballing ability is sublime. I have no doubt that it should change at least your opinion of him if not the player superiority question.
posted on 7/8/11
We've just signed a Costa Rican kid called Joel Campbell.
He looks very similar to Sturridge.
posted on 7/8/11
Sorry, I rate both players. Completely different players but their qualities is what makes them have such a good partnership at least at youth international level. Maybe we should be debating why they both weren't included in the squad! Will do
posted on 7/8/11
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posted on 7/8/11
Shoot me if I'm wrong
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I think if people genuinely did this every time you make a prediction, you'd look like swiss cheese by now. You may be right this time though, think Sneijder will stay for a medical after the England friendly.
Welbeck and Sturridge have both looked really hungry and eager to impress during pre-season, and I'd be happy to see Welbeck start in the community shield today. Sturridge, well I feel a bit sorry for him because I just dont see where he'll fit in at Chelsea. He'd be suited playing on the right in a 4-3-3, but i cant see the likes of torres/drogba/lukaku rotating for the central spot, or playing on the left. That would leave the possibility of 4-4-2 with sturridge on the bench.
posted on 7/8/11
There's_A_Thought (U7242)
Why you delete?
posted on 7/8/11
Because you WUMed
posted on 7/8/11
Why do I feel that there will be many Sturridge vs Wellbeck debates in years to come. ?
Please spare us, we´ve been seen too many Lampard vs Gerrard debates to last us a lifetime on this board.
Just accept that both are very good players who can bring something special to England in the years to come.
posted on 7/8/11
It won't be as bad as the Wilshere/McEachran debates that will come...