Very good read on the Sterling situation:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/11491974/Raheem-Sterling-rejecting-100000-a-week-is-obscene-but-at-least-hes-honest.html
Argues that modern day fans expect too much of an emotional attachment to a club even if they are not born from the location of the club. Points out that had we not paid the most he probably wouldn't be at the club in the first place so why shouldn't he look to get the best deal elsewhere?
Is it wrong for fans to expect such an affinity to a club that really launched his career (although with his talent that could have happened anywhere)? Should fans be more expectant of mercenary type players that have come into the game?
I think there are many things to consider in this scenario. He needs to work out how much he values certain factors such as money, status, reputation, development, potential future success and game time before coming to a decision. I think a lot of people are assuming he's only placing emphasis on money which could be true but right now he's at a club where he can easily become a fan favourite at a young by committing to the club and also where he's one of the main men. I struggle to see a bigger club where he will get more game time as one of the key players in the team.
Sterling Situation
posted on 25/3/15
I 100% agree with ARE
posted on 25/3/15
comment by Don Draper's dandruff (U20155)
posted 17 minutes ago
comment by SAF_The_Legend-FreePalestine(7) (U5768)
posted 6 minutes ago
I mean in terms of him having a clause and you still not letting him go, for that reason, he could be hesitant to sign because he wants CL football.
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It's a valid point, from what I read, and what John Henry came out and said, the club did have a clause in Suarez's contract and then just ignored it.
They got away with it with Suarez, but I can see why that would make other players a bit more wary in their dealings with the club.
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If Suarez really wanted to leave then follow Arsenal he would of. The truth is he didn't fancy Arsenal and we were able to persuade him and give us one more season before Spain come calling. Player power would have forced that move to Arsenal if he really wanted it.
posted on 25/3/15
comment by Sturridge's dance⚽️ Sell crazy someplace else, we're all stocked up here! (U16034)
posted 16 minutes ago
I 100% agree with ARE
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So do I.
FSG Out!
posted on 25/3/15
comment by (Kash) Mario Balle Balle Balotelli - Justice4Gaza (U1108)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Don Draper's dandruff (U20155)
posted 17 minutes ago
comment by SAF_The_Legend-FreePalestine(7) (U5768)
posted 6 minutes ago
I mean in terms of him having a clause and you still not letting him go, for that reason, he could be hesitant to sign because he wants CL football.
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It's a valid point, from what I read, and what John Henry came out and said, the club did have a clause in Suarez's contract and then just ignored it.
They got away with it with Suarez, but I can see why that would make other players a bit more wary in their dealings with the club.
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If Suarez really wanted to leave then follow Arsenal he would of. The truth is he didn't fancy Arsenal and we were able to persuade him and give us one more season before Spain come calling. Player power would have forced that move to Arsenal if he really wanted it.
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Yep, I imagine from Suarez's point of view that caluse was designed to allow him to move to a big club without Liverpool pricing him out of a transfer, rather than to guarantee him a move to Arsenal.
Either way though I was a bit surprised when Henry came out and admitted it, it certainly won't encourage other players in their contract talks with the club.
posted on 25/3/15
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Suárez claims the club told him they would let him depart if they failed to qualify for the Champions League this season and that a clause in his contract allows him to leave should someone make a bid of more than £40m. He says he has the backing of the Professional Footballers' Association and that he his prepared to take the issue to the Premier League to force his exit and move to the Emirates before the transfer window closes on 2 September.
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He certainly wanted the move, you might have been able to do a mixture of cajoling him and just plain playing hardball to put a stop to it...
But that is what might discourage Sterling if he wants CL football, whats to stop you playing hardball with him as well?
He might not have the talent levels of a Suarez either, and given how much English clubs charge it might mean Bayern, Barca and Real aren't interested...
Rich CL clubs then that just leaves the English clubs and PSG.
You feel you are too good to sell to Arsenal.
City and Chelsea you would well overprice a player for.
Us you wouldn't sell to.
Which would just leave PSG who themselves may be able to find a similarly talented player much cheaper.
If he signs a new contract and doesn't reach the very very highest levels he could potentially find himself stuck at a club without CL for a good portion of his career.
posted on 25/3/15
I've never rated him as much as others. Think he lacks the technical ability to be truly world class.
He is very effective when used correctly though - my only issue is I only think that's when he is played through the middle where he can go either left or right. I think he's incredibly average on the wing. You don't pay £150k a week to somebody like that, in my opinion.
posted on 25/3/15
I read the article this morning. Very good journalism giving an in-depth and fair opinion that few can fault. If he's motivated purely by money, it's time to make a killing. Pellogrini quoted £100M, I doubt if that is anywhere near the final figure. As the journalist says he's good, but not that good. Either way, he's put the negotiations on hold, presumably to see if we get CL so there no pain sell in the immediate horizon.
JimmyTheRed
posted on 25/3/15
No panic sell that should read.
JimmyTheRed
posted on 25/3/15
comment by Aggers Right Elbow (U3402)
posted 7 hours, 17 minutes ago
I'm not worried about him professing undying love for the club and taking less wages as a result. The main problem I have is he's just not been good enough to earn the reported wages he's claiming.
His performance has also dipped since this story blew up and I get the impression he had decided to leave if a decent offer comes along.
If he wants that he should be shown the door.
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I don't think his performance dipped at all. It was quite some time later when some might say his form dipped. I don't think it dipped at all, simply he was moved from the striking position he was doing well in and spent a lot of time playing a more defensive position on the right, where he's less likely to be as explosive as he was. He still did a very good job there but people have to understand the position and job given, he isn't going to be running at players through the centre and scoring many goals from that position.
posted on 27/3/15
I wouldnt go too hard on the lad he is playing the game and is entitled to have an opinion on his value. Football is currently chowing down on itself and likes what it tastes.
Look..saf came out a few year ago and stated tht agents are ruining the game.He wished he could run them out of the game...unfortunatley we continue to this day with the agent kabal deciding where players will go. Once you have an agent like say mendes in your clubs interests then your in the gang. PSG Man utd Man city and real madrid have all cashed in on the fact that u need top agent as opposed to top scouts or top players. Remember united bought bebe...well this was to apease a certain agent because the alternative was to maybe miss out on top players later down the line.
What a mess...the fans have got no heroes now.