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

[BigHamish]

As if I couldn't love Sterling enough, already.

 

[Cromwells Tackity Boot]

A real Captain should be going through those players demanding that winning standards are met. That's never happening with Tav or Goldson. When I think back to the real hard nuts we've had over the years I shudder at this wimpish squad.

 

[We're on our way 55]

Downing tools and not having a winning mentality is two totally different things. I don’t believe people could be taught a winning mentality.

I think the real winners are born with it and the real leaders filter it through to the players who lack it and it improves their performances.

From 8 points behind to being in a title race mathematically with the squad we have shows some sort of “mentality” and resilience.

I apologise in advance for being positive.

Good night and let’s get this treble

 

[Orange Peel]

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

Why not?

 

[RabSpackman]

An honest answer but worrying nonetheless. An insight into the current mindset in the dressing room. A big difference to the gaffers ‘we played good’ interview last night (even though I’m of the opinion he’s just protecting the players here).

https://twitter.com/x/status/1781009798856650994

Fair play to the lad for coming out and saying it.

If the rest of them showed his determination and application then we would be in a much better position than we find ourselves.

 

[MartinS93]

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

I'm unfamiliar.

It's got me curious though, so I'll need to check it out now.

 

[Live Forever]

Well said Duj.

 

[SPRINGBOIG LOYAL]

Downing tools and not having a winning mentality is two totally different things. I don’t believe people could be taught a winning mentality.

I think the real winners are born with it and the real leaders filter it through to the players who lack it and it improves their performances.

From 8 points behind to being in a title race mathematically with the squad we have shows some sort of “mentality” and resilience.

I apologise in advance for being positive.

Good night and let’s get this treble

I like that positivity and really wish I could get on board with it

 

[Recoba]

 

[RangersUK]

An honest answer but worrying nonetheless. An insight into the current mindset in the dressing room. A big difference to the gaffers ‘we played good’ interview last night (even though I’m of the opinion he’s just protecting the players here).

https://twitter.com/x/status/1781009798856650994

The FF mental ones will have an issue with truth being told.

But at long last, the truth.

 

[We're on our way 55]

I like that positivity and really wish I could get on board with it

We need some big Marv vibes over the coming weeks

 

[lacoste12]

Reckon this has come from above his pay grade.. Management have seen enough & gave the green light to get this out imho..

 

[DBallZ]

He has been a useful player for us obviously and I like him but how would he recognise a title winning mantra?

A young player who’s never won a sausage. Surrounded by senior players who’ve barely won anything between them in their careers.

 

[GranvillusClutterbuckus]

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

I certainly feel there's a wee bit more to this than just a refreshing bare truth being revealed. He's been picked to be the one to be interviewed for a reason, and I'm pretty sure Clement will have told him of any no-go areas.

Not accidental or coincidental imo.

 

[Barry Slimfit]

Why not?

I like Sterling. He puts himself about, is athletic and has a good attitude. He’s a good worker. But ask yourself honestly - would he get in that Celtic midfield?

I don’t believe he would. And that’s the problem - until we stop accepting players that wouldn’t be good enough for them, we will finish second to them.

 

[Albus]

Tav says we have to learn from it, then never does.

 

[Ray Von]

This is what happens when the so-called leaders in the squad, who the younger players are supposed to look up to, are walking about shrugging their shoulders feeling sorry for themselves.

 

[Signori]

Took one of the youngest guys in the squad, who never does interviews to finally come out and say what we wanted to hear about current performances.

Sad, but suppose this current “Leadership” mob clearly can be disbanded when the young quiet guys can give better press than them

 

[Lurgan Loyal]

Very damning from a young player.

 

[Orange Peel]

I like Sterling. He puts himself about, is athletic and has a good attitude. He’s a good worker. But ask yourself honestly - would he get in that Celtic midfield?

I don’t believe he would. And that’s the problem - until we stop accepting players that wouldn’t be good enough for them, we will finish second to them.

Cheers but wasn't you I asked mate.

 

[WillowBear]

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.

It is certainly the way I'm beginning to think....patterns are certainly emerging. I think there is an " issue " in there that has come to the fore.

 

[Georanger33]

Good on him for being so honest.

Utterly damning of the mindset of his teammates.
They ought to be ashamed of themselves.

Starting with the captain

 

[Orange Peel]

A real Captain should be going through those players demanding that winning standards are met. That's never happening with Tav or Goldson. When I think back to the real hard nuts we've had over the years I shudder at this wimpish squad.

I've said this on here most of the day mate but the bad boys ganged up on me.

 

[Albus]

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.

What about Tav in the last game Vs the filth, must run it close.

 

[KingCarlos72]

I’ll tell you what, that’s pretty damming on Tav for a young lad who has been here 10 months to be sent out and say they words.

Where are you Tav

 

[MartinS93]

I certainly feel there's a wee bit more to this than just a refreshing bare truth being revealed. He's been picked to be the one to be interviewed for a reason, and I'm pretty sure Clement will have told him of any no-go areas.

Not accidental or coincidental imo.

was Clement who he was looking at before he said it?

 

[Gateside11]

I certainly don't blame Sterling for this collapse. He tries and he had the bravery to face that interview too.

Plus, he's being played out of position last couple of games

 

[Mallaig Thrillman]

Borna hardly plays now, so 3 players out of 11, that's my point caller.

If the senior players, the so called 'leadership team' are surrender monkeys it is difficult for other younger hungrier players to ignore that attitude. Three rotten apples is way more than enough so I'm another that has no idea what you are on about.

 

[Albus]

I’ll tell you what, that’s pretty damming on Tav for a young lad who has been here 10 months to be sent out and say they words.

Where are you Tav

He's disappointed and will learn from it, I believe.

 

[Lord Summerisle]

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

Really?

 

[Georanger33]

If only we could have a Captain who could speak as clearly and honestly as that.

Tav did once and I recall he said something about it being difficult playing under pressure in front of the fans, or something equally horrendous.

 

[JMCK]

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

Maybe pressure happened.

 

[PT98]

He's disappointed and will learn from it, I believe.

Kids have started Primary school, learned everything there that needs learned and are now at high school in the time that Tav has been threatening to learn from mistakes

 

[The Blue Lamp]

Admire his honesty but it's not like it even needed said. We can see the trail of sh1te running down certain players legs the minute there's a bit of pressure on.

 

[Bigandra]

I’m more concerned he won’t be a starter because someone will offer good money for him

 

[Helstead]

Hes spot on and I am sure hes upset a few people at the club with his words , but hes only being honest and what the fans are seeing.

 

[JW1988]

Why not?

He won’t be LB, can’t see him being a starting CM and I reckon Tav is RB next season

 

[Georanger33]

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

But the gaffer is meant to instil the belief.

 

[Awaydays72]

Nice to hear a bit of pain tbh. I’m sure he’ll get some encouragement from his captain and vice captain, cos that’s what a top captain will do.

 

[JW1988]

Really?

Yup.

 

[GranvillusClutterbuckus]

This wasn't mentioned on either the H&H update nor Rangers Review morning briefing and Chris Jack's voice is heard on the video, which would tend to suggest it has been embargoed up until now?

Dujon's response where he mentions about fans saying they have seen this before over the years certainly is telling.

 

[cooprfc]

I love his honesty.

But, it's arguably quite naive to put that out there.

All of this will be said in house without it having to be public knowledge.

 

[Mallaig Thrillman]

Reckon this has come from above his pay grade.. Management have seen enough & gave the green light to get this out imho..

Thought the same. Clement is an experienced & winning manager. It's his last roll of the dice, have a younger player shame them into a modicum of pride and professionalism. Let's hope it works because nothing else does with these bottlers.

 

[BlueSpruce]

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

Wouldn't be against that one bit.

 

[Pepe Silvia]

If he said this last night and it’s only just coming out now, was it held back by the club in some way?

 

[GrumpyOldBear]

Bold Truth from one of the younger members of the squad

 

[aghalee_hero]

At least he isn't trying to pull the wool over our eyes like the manager.

 

[Orange Peel]

He won’t be LB, can’t see him being a starting CM and I reckon Tav is RB next season

Not getting into the tav debate again but Sterling must be a starter.
We only have a limited budget and he is good enough to play. The other shysters who aren't will need replaced.

 

[Thewandofpedro]

I love his honesty.

But, it's arguably quite naive to put that out there.

All of this will be said in house without it having to be public knowledge.

Not sure what difference it makes. We know it and so do the players and fans of other teams. What any of our players say makes no difference.

I at least respect his honesty rather listening to some patronising shite treating us like idiots who can’t see things for ourselves.

 

[Partickger]

A bit of honesty from one of the very few who can hold their head high.