Sterling - “I don’t know if the belief is there…”

[Karky Madoolla]

I can only think the shrinking violets in the dressing room have spat the dummy after a hard talking to by Clement after the Motherwell game. That’s only a guess though and would be absolutely disgraceful if professional players have downed tools in the middle of a title race.

Nothing surprises me with this lot though, they’ve done it to previous managers.

 

[TheScotty]

That’s very refreshing honesty from Dujon.

What a find he’s been.

 

[billybluehat]

Thank %^*& we have a captain their

Indeed mate. Should be the first name on the team sheet now.

 

[woodster]

Confirms what we can see in the players’ performances and their body language….there are issues and we’ve not just had off days or been unlucky.

 

[stein and johnston]

Sounds like he’s genuinely hurting.
Unfortunately he’s in the minority of that dressing room.
The difference is Sterling hopes to have a future with us hence the reason what he said in the interview.
Whereas, it looks like quite a few have downed tools knowing they’re only here for a few more weeks.

 

[butcherboy]

Must be cleared by the boss

If he is being used as a stalking horse, then he bloody better be backed to the hilt by the manager.

 

[NFTG]

Sounds like someone who knows he’s playing with soft players

 

[Blues and Royals]

Not exactly a confidence booster for Sunday, even though it’s an honest assessment.

 

[captcaveman]

Do you not think that the captain thinks he has let the fans down?

Not really, no! He must be used to letting us down as he has did it so many times now. He is our club Capt & clearly doesn't inspire the team to be winners.

 

[Fairbrass]

Saying “I don’t know if the belief is there” out loud to the media with 6 games to go is insane imo.

Have the players lost the plot?

We've just thrown a title away because we couldn't handle the pressure of playing Ross County and Dundee.

The vast majority of these players need to be chased in the summer.

 

[j1mgg]

Who has let him do this?

 

[Godrup99]

Why are the same posters putting on the dumb act. Everybody knows who the several losers are

 

[si72]

A breath of fresh air and honesty after the recent guff spouted from some in recent couple of weeks.

 

[GimmeShelter]

Goldsons comments after losing at Hampden and Taverniers programme notes are referenced regularly on here.

It gets referenced as they are the two most senior players in the team.

The leaders in the dressing room, if that’s how they think no one should be surprised we are where we are every season.

 

[BlueSpruce]

Goldsons comments after losing at Hampden and Taverniers programme notes are referenced regularly on here.

They're the captain and vice captain not 20 odd year old boys just in the door

 

[Albertz Left Peg]

Probably the manager telling the players a few home truths behind the scenes after the Motherwell defeat, telling some of them they aren't getting renewed, telling a few to find new clubs at the end of the season and the clique takes the huff.

To me, that is 100% true.

 

[woodster]

"The togetherness is still there" He sounded genuine about that which is at least one good thing.

I thought he was back tracking there so I’d question whether the squad is all together

 

[lg1991]

My respect for him has just gone through the roof. Finally someone with the balls to say it like it is.

 

[Dado_Prso_9]

It was when Goldson said it post hibs. I didn't mind it then and I don't mind it now, just confused as it seems like Duj is also implicating himself in the lack of belief.

Goldson post Hibs was a disgrace though, he was nearly bubbling because he was feeling sorry for himself at yet another failure.

Sterling sounded fed up, almost angry.

 

[top_cat]

Who has let him do this?

I'd suggest and only my opinion, the gaffer.

 

[BrooklynBlue]

I wish you'd wind your neck in about the manager. Painfully repetitive

Thanks. You don’t have to read or respond.

I’ve said nothing that’s unreasonable about the manager or how the season is unfolding.

 

[JW1988]

And what a pile of crap those comment were from both of them.

Same as this from Sterling then?

 

[Dado_Prso_9]

Who has let him do this?

Hopefully he’d had enough of the lies, excuses and spin and just went, “F**k it”.

About time someone told us the truth, rather than hide behind yet another, “Yeah disappointing”.

 

[WLF]

I think that says it all about the leadership within that group

There’s leadership in that group?

 

[MartinS93]

This will be held against him in 5 years like it is with Goldson and Tavernier. That’s how it works with our fans isn’t it?

If Tav and Goldson are still holding us back in 5 years then I've no doubt it will be used again.

 

[Skunkworks]

Between the performances . Last nights pressers and big sterling’s comments our club certainly keeps you on your toes I’ll give them that !! Never a dull moment being a bear these days is it, at least we can’t be labelled as boring we are just one big dysfunctional family !!

 

[Coza]

Be interesting to know where and why the belief went. Really flying, then lost to Motherwell, but followed that up with a very good performance in Lisbon. Beat Hibs either side of losing narrowly to Benfica. No shame in that. Piss poor against Celtic, but at least showed enough fight to get a point and keep the title firmly in our own hands. Then an absolute shocker in Dingwall, followed up by a toothless performance at Dens. Why? I can genuinely only put it down to the mentality of players who have done the same thing so often in recent years, when we get to the big games at the sharp end of the season. Unfortunately these same players are our 'leadership group', so if others are taking a lead from them, it's no wonder we continually fall short. It needs addressed.

I think you would struggle to show a rangers player give a worse opening 15-20 minutes ever than Tavernier did at Ross County. We are often told he isn’t a captain who leads by shouting but leads by example. Well he set some example that day.

 

[Derek76]

Fucking Timmy porn as well.

But his honesty is refreshing, and at least he’s calling it he, and we all, see it.

Timmy Porn ? All they need to do is log in here if they want that

 

[Monkey Butler]

I wish you'd wind your neck in about the manager. Painfully repetitive

Quite clearly setting himself up to give us the “I told you so” patter if it doesn’t work out for Clement further down the line.

Bizarre behaviour.

 

[PT98]

Not that we needed the confirmation but that just confirms that we are winning %^*& all else this season.

Players should be fined and fans given money back for every ticket they've bought for between now and the end of the season

 

[BoxToBox]

Would rather see him in the Lundstram position.

Good honesty and says a lot about the group.

 

[BrooklynBlue]

Quite clearly setting himself up to give us the “I told you so” patter if it doesn’t work out for Clement further down the line.

Bizarre behaviour.

Hardly when quite a number of my posts have supported Clement.

At a time when we’re renewing STs, it seems reasonable to comment on the manager’s decisions and the team’s performances.

 

[Lord Summerisle]

I wonder if this is Clement’s captain for next season speaking…

 

[GodStruth]

I wonder if this is Clement’s captain for next season speaking…

He's maybe still a bit young and inexperienced but I wouldn't be averse to needing a new skipper

 

[Londonderry_Bear]

I applaud his honesty and it's so refreshing to hear a player be so open like that, but what we will see now is Clement asked question after question on this interview at tomorrow's press conference and I'm sure that's what he was trying to avoid with his post match comments last night.

All that being said, get Sterling in the middle of that midfield and let's build around a committed and talented player

 

[AmsterdamBear]

who are the losers?

Take your pick

 

[Orange Peel]

They get abuse for it still because they have never improved on it also sure it was they couldn’t handle it. They continue to do the exact same shite every season. Then throw out the same stupid sound bites

He's still learning from it.

 

[Taverneeeeer]

He does say the players are still together i suppose, so have to take him at face value.

While the honesty is refreshing (as i think it was with goldson) id prefer a big marv ‘believe’ type interview now with the same result!

 

[Lord Summerisle]

He's maybe still a bit young and inexperienced but I wouldn't be averse to needing a new skipper

Worked out OK with Ferguson – but, yes, I think Clement needs his own man as captain.

Of the current lot, I’m not seeing too many options.

 

[steve1873]

Should be taking Lunnys place in the centre of the pitch next year that boy.

And also taking the captains armband for good measure!

 

[Barry Slimfit]

Not really, no! He must be used to letting us down as he has did it so many times now. He is our club Capt & clearly doesn't inspire the team to be winners.

Apart from scoring the goal that actually won us something. You know, actually making the team winners.

But yeah, maybe some angry shouting would’ve been more use on that day.

 

[GodStruth]

Worked out OK with Ferguson – but, yes, I think Clement needs his own man as captain.

Of the current lot, I’m not seeing too many options.

Fair comment

 

[JW1988]

I wonder if this is Clement’s captain for next season speaking…

I don’t even think he will be a starter next season.

 

[MartinS93]

Quite clearly setting himself up to give us the “I told you so” patter if it doesn’t work out for Clement further down the line.

Bizarre behaviour.

Wtf is that avatar about btw? Is that you?

 

[Deek]

Refreshing honesty

 

[Mallaig Thrillman]

How this has changed within a matter of weeks is baffling. Something must have happened behind the scenes.

The winning line got closer. Have you not seen this movie before?

 

[Davie Weir]

They get abuse for it still because they have never improved on it also sure it was they couldn’t handle it. They continue to do the exact same shite every season. Then throw out the same stupid sound bites

I don’t disagree mate.

Don’t think there’s much difference in saying there’s no belief to win these games than saying they couldn’t handle the pressure though.

It’s the same kinda thing and should’ve been cut out seasons ago.

 

[Clicker]

Would rather hear that sort of honesty than the usual cliched pish from the captain.

 

[Mad John]

That's hardly news to anyone.

It’s news to me !

There’s a lot of football still to be played.

 

[Monkey Butler]

Wtf is that avatar about btw? Is that you?

It’s legendary YouTuber Scott Manson, otherwise known as Planes, Trains, Everything.