17 | Kevin De Bruyne - 2024/25

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

I honestly think that some of our fans have a hard time understanding just how easy it is for footballers to become multi millionaires nowadays.

£20m a year plus bonuses, rights, endorsements etc. Football is fucking crazy.

"Kinda sad..."? KDB and his millionaire peers need 'golden paydays' about as much I need another hole in my arse.

Absolutely right. “We should pay whatever it takes”. “Ticket prices are ridiculous “. Same people…….

 

[heslops barnet]

He’ll always be a legend and one of our greatest players, whether he goes now which I think he will and should, or stays a year as a squad play coming on fot 10/15 minutes here and there. Does’t make the slightest difference to any right minded fan IMO.

Love the guy but 15 minute cameo roles would be embarrassing for ginger and the fans….

 

[Keeper!]

I honestly think that some of our fans have a hard time understanding just how easy it is for footballers to become multi millionaires nowadays.

£20m a year plus bonuses, rights, endorsements etc. Football is fucking crazy.

"Kinda sad..."? KDB and his millionaire peers need 'golden paydays' about as much I need another hole in my arse.

Spot on, people on here seem to think he has played for nothing.

400K a week ffs, is that not enough loyalty from us?

 

[Keeper!]

Love the guy but 15 minute cameo roles would be embarrassing for ginger and the fans….

After Sunday not sure he is even capable of that, he has forgotten how to pass and shoot.

 

[heslops barnet]

After Sunday not sure he is even capable of that, he has forgotten how to pass and shoot.

True…so sad to see his rapid demise

 

[heslops barnet]

Spot on, people on here seem to think he has played for nothing.

400K a week ffs, is that not enough loyalty from us?

Enough to get himself a boozer when he retires?

 

[Keeper!]

True…so sad to see his rapid demise

To be fair I am not sure it's a rapid decline.

He had a purple patch when he came back from the hamstring op and he looked fit, healthy and motivated, but after a month that started to change, and his performances started to tail off.

I think he should have gones last summer, on a high of another title, he looks like he would even struggle to play in the MLS over 90 mins as not only is his body broken but he looks to be out of love with the game.

 

[TheBlueCat]

Obviously a shame to see his decline.
However, he will not be remembered for this season, in the same way Colin Bell was not defined by his largely failed comeback from injury. He will be forever revered for his power, artistry, skill and ability.
What a player he has been!
Fans should be delighted to have seen him in his pomp and grateful that he played for us and gave so much genuine pleasure.

 

[heslops barnet]

To be fair I am not sure it's a rapid decline.

He had a purple patch when he came back from the hamstring op and he looked fit, healthy and motivated, but after a month that started to change, and his performances started to tail off.

I think he should have gones last summer, on a high of another title, he looks like he would even struggle to play in the MLS over 90 mins as not only is his body broken but he looks to be out of love with the game.

Perhaps I’m looking through blue tinted glasses…..though this season performances seem to been a lot worse than last…..

 

[Keeper!]

Perhaps I’m looking through blue tinted glasses…..though this season performances seem to been a lot worse than last…..

He's done, time to move on and remember some wonderful memories, if he stays any longer his legacy will be destroyed for me.

 

[Tevez City]

Gundogan is on 230,000 a week after his return from Barcelona

 

[heslops barnet]

Gundogan is on 230,000 a week after his return from Barcelona

Astonishing…..bad management & a sentimentality signing
Hopefully joins the coaching staff?
Because he’s not good enough to play anymore

One minute scores a worldly in the first minutes at Wembley the next can’t pass a ball

Another great player on borrowed time

 

[Keeper!]

Gundogan is on 230,000 a week after his return from Barcelona

Barca must have thought Christmas had come early

 

[Lavinda Past]

True…so sad to see his rapid demise

It's been coming for two seasons. A few of us have said as much on here for months and have been shouted down.
It's just become more obvious now. Even the most blue tinted happy clappers must see that he's finished at PL level.

 

[city2]

Injuries have caught up with him unfortunately like it does with a lot of players.

 

[RayCTID]

It's been coming for two seasons. A few of us have said as much on here for months and have been shouted down.
It's just become more obvious now. Even the most blue tinted happy clappers must see that he's finished at PL level.

Played his part in last season's run in. His last injury at the start of the season was the final straw but in the past he always bounced back.

 

[super_city_si]

Played his part in last season's run in. His last injury at the start of the season was the final straw but in the past he always bounced back.

Cant help thinking there's still an underlying problem. His technical ability and how cleanly he strikes a ball has been above anyone we've seen in the premier league. That shouldn't just disappear regardless of age, especially at 33.

The burst of pace, yes, thats clearly gone and he will have to adapt his game for that, but he should still be able to ping passes and fire off shots.

 

[jimharri]

Played his part in last season's run in. His last injury at the start of the season was the final straw but in the past he always bounced back.

We all remember his return at St James' park, the goal and the assist for Oscar. Unfortunately, he looks a long way from being able to repeat that.

 

[Roachy]

Barca must have thought Christmas had come early

Gundo as well.

 

[mexico1970]

Cant help thinking there's still an underlying problem. His technical ability and how cleanly he strikes a ball has been above anyone we've seen in the premier league. That shouldn't just disappear regardless of age, especially at 33.

The burst of pace, yes, thats clearly gone and he will have to adapt his game for that, but he should still be able to ping passes and fire off shots.

Kev always had the ability to look tired even after we had just kicked off, however now he genuinely is tired 5 minutes after we have kicked off.

All great things come to an and and Kev was greater than most.