There is something absurdly strange about the attitude of these players. To reference what Sterling is saying as opposed to what Goldson said when losing against Hibs (after which btw he should never have played again), he as VC basically spoke for the squad and admitted they were shitebag bottlers. Sterlings body language and words seem different he looks angry and confused as to why his team have shat it.
To go back though to the absurdly strange attitude - the core of this team won a league title that should have boosted their confidence through the roof and given them real belief for the future. If that's not enough, how can any of the players that played in that Leipzig semi final, experienced that incredible atmosphere and celebrations at the end and not be lifted and inspired to greater things?
They have a manager who has not thrown them under the bus, who has re-shaped them and seems to be the kind of guy who constantly offers guidance and support. I simply cannot understand how anyone cannot thrive under these circumstances. It baffles me.
This. Motherwell should have been the warning. Getting back in to the tarrier game should have given them the confidence and motivation. In the end they've chucked it.