Sterling sent home

WazzaClaret · Post by **WazzaClaret** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 11:37 pm

Aparantly hes been sent home for confronting Gomez. Obviously wasnt happy about being picked up like a child

Just as he was starting to win the England fans over as well. What a berk.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 11:42 pm

Then he wonders why he's criticised. He's a fool unto himself.

taio · Post by **taio** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:05 am

What a tit.

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:40 am

Shame that. He has just started to make our attack look like one of the best in the world. What did he ‘confront’ Gomez about anyway?

fidelcastro · Post by **fidelcastro** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 1:08 am

houseboy wrote:Shame that. He has just started to make our attack look like one of the best in the world. What did he ‘confront’ Gomez about anyway?

I could be completely wrong, but I suspect it's the continuation of the fallout between their respective Clubs last Sunday.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:00 am

he hasn't been sent home, he's been omitted from the team for the first game, has apologised to the team and Gomez and it's been accepted.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/20 ... iverpools/

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 5:12 am

I wonder why Gomez is there in the first place!

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 6:15 am

taio wrote:What a tit.

I’d probably wait until it’s revealed what happened, we seem to have a habit of jumping down Sterling’s throat without the facts and it’s usually massively over exaggerated

Spike · Post by **Spike** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 6:22 am

The Longside made his career by giving him a kick up the arse with the” you let your country down “ song. Send him round we’ll sort him out again

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 6:54 am

Spike wrote:The Longside made his career by giving him a kick up the arse with the” you let your country down “ song. Send him round we’ll sort him out again

hope he lets his club down on December 3rd!

AlargeClaret · Post by **AlargeClaret** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 6:59 am

Some unintelligible gibberish posted on the city forum about “ bro’s, blud ,fam , respect and “ beef-ting fam” ??? whatever the feck any of that means but it came from Sterling’s mouth allegedly

The Sofa Shifter · Post by **The Sofa Shifter** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:26 am

There are 2 types of people in this world...... those who don’t rate Raheem Sterling and those Who understand football.

Grumps · Post by **Grumps** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:32 am

The Sofa Shifter wrote:There are 2 types of people in this world...... those who don’t rate Raheem Sterling and those Who understand football.

I rate him as a footballer, but he certainly has something missing upstairs

AlargeClaret · Post by **AlargeClaret** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:40 am

He’s a remarkable player that’s never been in doubt , but a sensitive soul ( not the 1st or last either) I see Southgate has admitted there was an “ altercation in a private area” Though in all fairness if he hadn’t been Sterling it probs wouldn’t have even leaked out

The Sofa Shifter · Post by **The Sofa Shifter** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:44 am

A sensitive soul or somebody with morals and a desire to try and change things?

Something missing upstairs or an ability to cut through some of the uncomfortable truths that are accepted as normal in the UK today?

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:52 am

He certainly does get a rough ride from opponents, referees and fans at times.

I'm glad I didn't make it, I wouldn't be able to hold my tongue at times.

Grumps · Post by **Grumps** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:10 am

The Sofa Shifter wrote:A sensitive soul or somebody with morals and a desire to try and change things?

Something missing upstairs or an ability to cut through some of the uncomfortable truths that are accepted as normal in the UK today?

Look at some of the things he said prior to, and after his move from Liverpool, not the brightest, and grabbing a team mate round the throat whilst representing your country, again not the brightest thing to do, so yes, a little missing upstairs

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:21 am

Give the lad a break for goodness sake. These things happen. He's been brilliant to watch so far this season. Obviously we don't know the exact circumstances of the incident but regardless of that I would have expected Southgate to have resolved it without the need to send him home.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:23 am

IanMcL wrote:I wonder why Gomez is there in the first place!

A very good defender imo just needs more gametime at Liverpool.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:26 am

When I try and picture Sterling in an "altercation" all I can think of is Scrappy Doo.

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:28 am

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Lord Beamish · Post by **Lord Beamish** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:31 am

TheFamilyCat wrote:When I try and picture Sterling in an "altercation" all I can think of is Scrappy Doo.

Let me at ‘em! Let me at ‘em!

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:47 am

When I saw the headlines I thought it might of been for a bust up with TAA. After he pushed him into the stand when sprinting off the pitch the little coward.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:48 am

claretblue wrote:https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football ... z-20864187

"Sterling will come back into contention for England's match at Kosovo on Monday".

A bit harsh. Dropping him for the first game and then considering him the day after the final game.

NottsClaret · Post by **NottsClaret** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:58 am

Seems a bit OTT from Southgate, they've already kissed and made up. It's not an office job, stuff like this happens all the time.

Good to see the knives out so quick for England's best player.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 9:14 am

NottsClaret wrote:Seems a bit OTT from Southgate, they've already kissed and made up. It's not an office job, stuff like this happens all the time.

Good to see the knives out so quick for England's best player.

I bet he wouldn't have been dropped had it been vs better opposition. Does seem a strange one.

vinrogue · Post by **vinrogue** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 9:38 am

Every time I think Sterling maybe worth me not thinking he is up himself, something happens to make me spend another couple of months with him on the naughty step again. He is still in my fantasy footie side as I have to accept I have no moral compass at times and this manager will not be dropping him to the bench!!

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 9:46 am

Not like England fans to jump on our best player is it.

I mean we never did it to Rooney, Gazza, Beckham, Lampard and Gerrard, Rio, Terry, Cole...

Oh hang on.

This country loves to **** on our best.

aggi · Post by **aggi** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 9:51 am

I'm sure I'm not the only one wondering what this long list of things that Sterling has done actually is. I can't really think of anything prior to this (plenty of players have said that they want to leave to win trophies, I'm not sure why Sterling is singled out for this given he's gone on to win multiple trophies).

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:03 am

Not much of an incident really, bit of a "to do" with a team mate. I'm guessing that the thing Southgate didn't like was that it was a "carry-over" from a club game rather than something that arose in England training.
Southgate's reaction seems about right- he's got to do something to stop club-feud hangovers affecting the national team but without blowing up a little to-do (assuming the two have kissed and made up).
Out for one game to mull it over but not sent home seems reasonable all round to me.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:10 am

aggi wrote:I'm sure I'm not the only one wondering what this long list of things that Sterling has done actually is. I can't really think of anything prior to this (plenty of players have said that they want to leave to win trophies, I'm not sure why Sterling is singled out for this given he's gone on to win multiple trophies).

You having a laugh??

He lives in an expensive house
He once wore a Primark outfit
He drove a dirty car worth £50,000
He once went to Greggs
He shopped at Poundworld
He bought his mum a house

There is plenty more

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:10 am

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Not like England fans to jump on our best player is it.

I mean we never did it to Rooney, Gazza, Beckham, Lampard and Gerrard, Rio, Terry, Cole...

Oh hang on.

This country loves to **** on our best.

Jealousy. Simple as that.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:40 am

Dyched wrote:You having a laugh??

He lives in an expensive house
He once wore a Primark outfit
He drove a dirty car worth £50,000
He once went to Greggs
He shopped at Poundworld
He bought his mum a house

There is plenty more

Tattoo of a Kalashnikov on his leg (classy)

ClaretMov · Post by **ClaretMov** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 11:12 am

If England didn't need just a single point from the two remaining games to qualify he wouldn't have been dropped, this just makes Southgate look good.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 11:14 am

ClaretMov wrote:If England didn't need just a single point from the two remaining games to qualify he wouldn't have been dropped, this just makes Southgate look good.

I also wouldn't be surprised if Gomez started.

Billy Balfour · Post by **Billy Balfour** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 11:18 am

Sterling added that he and Gomez "are good" and "both understand it was a 5-10 second thing it's done we move forward and not make this bigger than it is. Let's focus on our game on Thursday."

Much ado about nothing. But still, let's all cry about it and make loud noises about LETTING HIS COUNTRY DOWN.

Grumps · Post by **Grumps** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 11:19 am

Gomez has scratch on face as a result of this incident, might explain why Southgate dealt with it the way he has. Source is Mr Joyce, reliable journo

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 11:23 am

The Sofa Shifter wrote:A sensitive soul or somebody with morals and a desire to try and change things?

Something missing upstairs or an ability to cut through some of the uncomfortable truths that are accepted as normal in the UK today?

The "uncomfortable truth" in this case was that Man City lost to Liverpool on Sunday. A truth accepted in the UK which there is no point trying to overturn.

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:32 pm

I'd rather they sent Gomez home if it came to a choice.

Sproggy · Post by **Sproggy** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:41 pm

Did he go down though? If there was contact, he was entitled to.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 1:42 pm

FactualFrank wrote:A very good defender imo just needs more gametime at Liverpool.

Played just a few games here and there and made mistakes....not who should get called up for England.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 1:44 pm

Sterling is the best by a street.

Grumps · Post by **Grumps** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 1:51 pm

IanMcL wrote:Sterling is the best by a street.

Doesn't give him the right to assault a team mate though

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:00 pm

IanMcL wrote:Played just a few games here and there and made mistakes....not who should get called up for England.

I rate him and when you see our current bunch make mistake after mistake, I'm all for him getting his chance.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:01 pm

Grumps wrote:Doesn't give him the right to assault a team mate though

Not at all. But the other player is not up to national team quality, at this time.

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:17 pm

IanMcL wrote:Not at all. But the other player is not up to national team quality, at this time.

Let me guess, Ben Mee or Tarks should be there instead?

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:28 pm

Grumps wrote:Doesn't give him the right to assault a team mate though

Shouldn't have tried to push him over a hoarding then should he.

Silkyskills1 · Post by **Silkyskills1** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:50 pm

beddie wrote:Give the lad a break for goodness sake. These things happen. He's been brilliant to watch so far this season. Obviously we don't know the exact circumstances of the incident but regardless of that I would have expected Southgate to have resolved it without the need to send him home.

I suspect he's had a few ' breaks' in his career which have generally gone his way. Knowing how to lose seems anathema to some footballers.

chorleyhere · Post by **chorleyhere** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 5:19 pm

Gomez should be the last one to try to push someone into the hoarding on purpose, as he suffered an injury at the Turf which was purely accidental.

The ill feeling in the match was not helped by some weak refereeing and Liverpool being allowed to get away with some hefty challenges when City had a player yellow carded. Very much a homer ref at Anfield.

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:52 pm

I'd say all top level sports players will have a built in hatred of losing. Can't imagine the likes of Tiger Woods or Cristiano Ronaldo being much fun to be around after they've lost. Has to be a factor in why they're so successful, compared to performers who might have similar levels of ability but not the same drive to succeed.