Well, they weren’t going to give it to Markovic, were they?
Raheem Sterling chose a good week to let talk of his unrest bubble over again – he probably forgot he’d be forced on stage in the Echo Arena to address his team and the crowd.
Raheem Sterling is here. Could be an uneasy night for him. pic.twitter.com/DzWMfJgisk
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) May 19, 2015
The 20-year-old was presented as the club’s Young Player of the Year at their end of season awards do but it wasn’t the best of receptions for him.
Some tried to show their support, others weren’t having any of it as he accepted his trophy.
Sterling's speech interrupted by a shout of 'stay Raheem' and then a smattering of boos.
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) May 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/MelissaReddy_/status/600745656928575488
His speech was so short, in fact, that he had nothing to say on his manager, Brendan Rodgers.
During his acceptance speech Raheem Sterling thanked his teammates, but no mention of Brendan Rodgers.
— Fields of Anfield Road 🇵🇸 (@FOAnfieldRoad) May 19, 2015
But, in more relevant news – relevant as in boys who will actually be there next year – Philippe Coutinho romped home with the Players’ Player of the Year award after Jordan Henderson revealed that he would be very surprised if the Brazilian didn’t win the gong.
Coutinho crowned Players Player of the Year. #lfc
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) May 19, 2015
Poor Simon Mignolet…
