Kevin De Bruyne | Appreciation thread

[Goater=Legend]

Would be good for him to join a team that has energetic runners in midfield that will be able to take the burden off him and he can just focus on being a forward player.

 

[decmancity]

The club had to make a hard decision, I hope they keep up this same attitude with several others in the squad. Kev's wages and contract actually expiring is an easy way out for the decision makers.

 

[jrb]

This shows once again how ruthless or stupid the people running City are, on and off the pitch.

Even with our (best) players, just like the fans, they keep them and us in the dark until the make a decision.

 

[bluealf]

We dont know if it was discussed if he would take a lower wage or not, at the moment i feel sad he is being booted out after all he has given us, the way it has been done doesnt impress me at all

We don't know anything about it, but you condemn the club regardless.

VK was forced out by Pep because of his injury record, Aguero the same, Pab Zab before them both

 

[jrb]

Would be good for him to join a team that has energetic runners in midfield that will be able to take the burden off him and he can just focus on being a forward player.

There will be a host of PL clubs after Kev.

If the people running City don't want Kev, he has every right to go where he wants to in the PL.

 

[oldius]

It is my view that this special player has given all he has to give to our club. He has helped to turn us into possibly the greatest team that English football has ever seen. I believe that it is now time for him to leave us and allow someone else to pick up the mantle. He will be remembered as a true great because of what he has done, and remembered as a true great because our memories of him will be of what he achieved and what a player he was, not one remembered as a fading star who went on too long. What a player - an absolute superstar of the game.

 

[Roachy]

It is my view that this special player has given all he has to give to our club. He has helped to turn us into possibly the greatest team that English football has ever seen. I believe that it is now time for him to leave us and allow someone else to pick up the mantle. He will be remembered as a true great because of what he has done, and remembered as a true great because our memories of him will be of what he achieved and what a player he was, not one remembered as a fading star who went on too long. What a player - an absolute superstar of the game.

This is it in a nutshell. I think a few people are struggling to let go.

 

[Claytop]

His comments don’t surprise nor bother me, he’s never been the most subtle and usually says what he thinks without much of a filter.

 

[Axel Freed]

Would be good for him to join a team that has energetic runners in midfield that will be able to take the burden off him and he can just focus on being a forward player.

That’s why letting him go is I think a mistake. He could play the Pirlo role for years yet if we buy Jude and Wirtz and A N Other who can do his running for him

 

[jimharri]

His comments don’t surprise nor bother me, he’s never been the most subtle and usually says what he thinks without much of a filter.

He likes to get his point across, doesn't he? Remember the "Let me talk" episode?

 

[Mr Blue Moon]

All they’d need to do is sell a hotel

Or sell the women’s team to themselves again…

 

[jrb]

He'd be a great holding midfield player, spraying passes all over the pitch, and allowing Rodri to push forward more next season. City obvioulsy don't see that. Or if they do, they have decided not to take up that role and option for Kev.

 

[BringBackSwales]

What’s he said that’s so bad? I was at the game yesterday so didn’t see any interviews, but all I’ve seen reported is that he said (when asked the question) he was surprised not to be offered a new contract - don’t see he’s said anything wrong there

 

[paulchapo]

What’s he said that’s so bad? I was at the game yesterday so didn’t see any interviews, but all I’ve seen reported is that he said (when asked the question) he was surprised not to be offered a new contract - don’t see he’s said anything wrong there

He hasn't, he just stated the facts and said it was quick and a business decision and he would stay if he could, in so many words.

 

[HarrytheBlue]

This whole thing makes me feel sick to the pit of my stomach. If he goes to another Prem club, my hunch is that it will be Liverpool - he has an affinity with them. Seeing Kev play against us for anyone, let alone Liverpool, isn't something I ever thought I'd see. Just doesn't feel right.

 

[Zabbasbeard]

I don't blame Kev for being honest.

It probably is the right time to part ways - Kevin is not as consistent as he was in his prime or even last season - but it doesn't look like it has been handled well.

There is a nagging feeling that he could still be an impact player or one that could used sparingly like Modric is in Madrid.

The thought of him playing for another rival particularly in the Premier League is hard to take particularly if it is Liverpool which I can see happening.

 

[M12Blue]

This shows once again how ruthless or stupid the people running City are, on and off the pitch.

Even with our (best) players, just like the fans, they keep them and us in the dark until the make a decision.

Don’t think I would ever consider the people running City as stupid. Mistakes or misjudgement happen

 

[lee one pen]

This whole thing makes me feel sick to the pit of my stomach. If he goes to another Prem club, my hunch is that it will be Liverpool - he has an affinity with them. Seeing Kev play against us for anyone, let alone Liverpool, isn't something I ever thought I'd see. Just doesn't feel right.

He has been one of our greatest ever players, but he’s not that same player anymore.
His legs are starting to go and there’s not a thing he can do about it.

 

[Bournemouth Blue]

It is a sensible decision. King Kev could command a much bigger salary elsewhere, but he isn’t going to play more than half the games next season. If he gets an EPL contract for a year or two, just look at his stats for the last year or two for us. A genius past his prime. If he can get a good contract elsewhere, good luck to him. Gundo seems like an investment for the coaching staff, and has a lot of respect in the City ranks, so in some ways I can see the logic.

 

[decmancity]

He'd be a great holding midfield player, spraying passes all over the pitch, and allowing Rodri to push forward more next season. City obvioulsy don't see that. Or if they do, they have decided not to take up that role and option for Kev.

No time for that in this league, he would get steamrolled by any half decent midfield.